Brad von Gillern

R. Brad von Gillern
Member of the Nebraska Legislature
from the 4th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 4, 2023
Preceded byRobert Hilkemann
Personal details
Born (1960-07-13) July 13, 1960
Lincoln, Nebraska
PartyRepublican
SpouseMary von Gillern
Children4
Alma materUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln (BS)
OccupationBuilding Contractor
ProfessionConstruction Management
WebsiteCampaign

R. Brad von Gillern (born July 13, 1960) is a member of the Nebraska Legislature for District 4 from Elkhorn, Nebraska. He was elected to the Nebraska Legislature on November 8, 2022.[1]

Personal life

Von Gillern was born in Lincoln, Nebraska in July 1960 and graduated from Burke High School in Omaha, Nebraska in 1978. He would go on to receive a Bachelors in Construction Management from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1983.

In December 1981, von Gillern married his wife, Mary, with whom he has four children.[2]

Von Gillern was named President of Lueder Construction in Omaha, Nebraska, in 2000 and acquired majority ownership of Lueder Construction in 2006. He served as president and then CEO until 2021, when he sold his remaining interest in the business.[3]

Von Gillern is a current board member and Chair for the Boy Scouts of America, Mid American Council. He is a former board member of several organizations including Lifegate Church, Salvation Army, Omaha Leaders, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.[2]

Nebraska State Legislature

As of 2026, von Gillern serves as the Chair on the Revenue Committee and as a member on the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee. He is also a member of Statewide Tourism And Recreational Water Access and Resource Sustainability (LB406).[2][4][5]

Von Gillern serves District 4 of Nebraska's Legislative District which includes the western portion of Omaha in Douglas County.[6]

Abortion

Von Gillern describes himself as pro-life.[7]

Veterans' affairs

In 2025, von Gillern introduced Legislative Bill 209 to alleviate property taxes for veterans by allowing qualification for the Homestead Exemption. The bill did pass into law.[8][9]

Infrastructure

In 2025, von Gillern introduced Legislative Bill 558 to create an Infrastructure Review Task Force for the state highway system. The bill would ensure a review every year of the Nebraska highway system and was passed into law the same year.[10][11]

Economy and taxes

Von Gillern has introduced multiple legislative bills in relation to taxes and the Nebraska economy including LB 707, which raised the sales tax rate for the Good Life Transformational Projects Act and the Good Life District Economic Development Act and detailed further parameters of what kind businesses fall under the jurisdiction of the Acts. The bill passed in 2025.[12][13]

In 2025, von Gillern also introduced Legislative Bill 650, with the hope of shrinking Nebraska’s budget shortfall of $51 million. The goal of the bill is to cut incentive programs that would impact the few businesses, organizations, and people. The bill passed in 2025.[14][15]

In 2026, von Gillern introduced Legislative Bill 1165 on behalf of Governor Jim Pillen.[16] The bill, referred to as The Union Pacific Merger Bill and Grow the Good Life Act, would make “a new grant program that aims to help employers retain and attract employees.”[17] The bill would also offer tax incentives for businesses operating in Nebraska, benefiting mainstays like Union Pacific Railroad which is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.[18]

Transportation

In 2025, von Gillern introduced Legislative Bill 279, which would require Nebraska vehicles to have only a back license plate, instead of requiring a back and front plate. The bill was amended in Legislative Bill 97 and passed.[19][20][21]

Electoral history

Nebraska's 4th Legislative District Election, 2022[22][23]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican R. Brad von Gillern 5,055 52.09
Nonpartisan Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek 4,649 47.91
Total votes 9,704 100.00
General election
Republican R. Brad von Gillern 8,710 52.41
Nonpartisan Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek 7,908 47.59
Total votes 16,618 100.00
Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "Unofficial Results of Senators Elect" (PDF), Nebraska Legislature
  2. ^ a b c "Senator Brad von Gillern". Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  3. ^ R. Brad von Gillern
  4. ^ "LB406 - Create the Statewide Tourism And Recreational Water Access and Resource Sustainability Special Committee of the Legislature". Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  5. ^ "Nebraska Legislature Committees". nebraskalegislature.gov. Retrieved March 3, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ "Legislative District 4" (PDF). Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  7. ^ Jonah Gilmore (October 6, 2022), "Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek and Brad Von Gillern looking to fill District 4 legislative seat", KETV
  8. ^ "von Gillern for Legislature-Engineering a Better Nebraska-Taxes, Spending and Growth". Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  9. ^ "LB209 - Change provisions relating to homestead exemptions for certain veterans and a property tax exemption for certain facilities". Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  10. ^ "LB558 - Create the Infrastructure Review Task Force for the state highway system". Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  11. ^ Wendling, Zack (May 28, 2025). "Nebraskans to decide in 2026 whether to allow three four-year terms in Legislature". The Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  12. ^ "LB707 - Change provisions relating to the sales tax rate, the Good Life Transformational Projects Act, and the Good Life District Economic Development Act". Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  13. ^ Gonzales, Cindy (May 27, 2025). "Lawmaker claims 'good life' changes could avert taxpayer 'devastation'". The Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  14. ^ "LB650 - Adopt the Community Development Assistance Act and change provisions relating to land banks, property tax exemptions, real property sold for delinquent taxes, sales tax provisions, and certain tax credits". Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  15. ^ Gonzalez, Cindy (April 25, 2025). "Bill targeting Nebraska business incentives advances with some shifts, after an intense exchange". The Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  16. ^ "LB1165 - Change provisions relating to the Key Employer and Jobs Retention Act, the ImagiNE Nebraska Act, and the Site and Building Development Act and create a grant program to help employers retain or attract employees". Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  17. ^ Ourada, Jackie (February 25, 2026). "Senators pitch business incentives to keep Union Pacific in Nebraska during merger". Nebraska Public Media. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  18. ^ Gonzales, Cindy (February 25, 2026). "Union Pacific-centric tax incentives measure sees no opposition during hearing". The Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  19. ^ "LB279 - Allow operation of registered motor vehicles with either one or two license plates". Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  20. ^ "LB97 - Change provisions relating to deferred judgments, the State Boat Act, the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act, the Motor Vehicle Registration Act, the Motor Vehicle Operator's License Act, the Nebraska Rules of the Road, the Department of Motor Vehicles Cash Fund, the Uniform Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act, the Motor Carrier Services Division Distributive Fund, and the State Treasurer". Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  21. ^ Wendling, Zack (April 10, 2025). "Lawmakers approve no longer issuing front-facing license plates in Nebraska by 2029". The Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  22. ^ Robert B. Evnen, "Official Report of the Nebraska Board of State Canvassers: Primary Election, May 10, 2022" (PDF), Nebraska Secretary of State, p. 31
  23. ^ Robert B. Evnen, "Official Report of the Nebraska Board of State Canvassers: General Election, November 8, 2022" (PDF), Nebraska Secretary of State, p. 21


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