Nebraska LD 18: Jess Goldoni vs. Taylor Royal | Both Candidates Answer the Tough Questions

Two candidates. One open seat. Two competing visions for Nebraska’s future.
In this edition of The Road to the Legislature, Dan Parsons sits down separately with Jess Goldoni and Taylor Royal, the candidates competing to represent Legislative District 18, covering northwest Omaha and Bennington.
Both candidates answer questions about some of the biggest challenges facing Nebraska:
    •    Property Taxes: How would they deliver real relief to homeowners?
    •    State Budget: Where would they cut spending, and what would they protect?
    •    Public Schools: Who should pay for education in rapidly growing communities?
    •    Data Centers: How should Nebraska protect its water, electricity and taxpayers?
    •    Partisanship: Will they put their constituents ahead of their political parties?
Goldoni, a business owner with a background in technology and artificial intelligence, discusses government accountability, economic development and preparing Nebraska for the future.
Royal, a CPA, financial advisor and business owner, outlines his approach to tax relief, government spending and economic growth.
Same office. Same questions. Two different perspectives.
Watch both interviews and decide for yourself who should represent District 18 in the Nebraska Legislature.
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