Downtown Improvement District to Hold Board Elections
The Omaha Downtown Improvement District Association (ODIDA) is pleased to announce that it will be conducting a District-wide election to fill nine (9) expiring board positions. The new terms will commence on April 1, 2025, and extend through March 31, 2029.
Established in 2007, the ODIDA's mission is to support, preserve, create, and enhance a clean, green, safe, active, competitive, and thriving Downtown Omaha, which attracts and retains businesses, employees, residents, and visitors.
Of the nine (9) open positions, the following must be filled:
- Three (3) seats by District residents
- Two (2) seats by business tenants within the District
- Four (4) seats by property owners, with one (1) representative from each of the four (4) designated wards
Application & Map
Please note that board meetings are on the last Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm at RDG Planning & Design (13th & Howard). Attandance is require.
Interested candidates can find the Board Candidate Application form on the website alongside the Notice of Election. Individuals interested in serving on the ODIDA Board of Directors must submit their completed applications by October 1, 2024, at 4 PM. Applications should be emailed directly to Christina Randall at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Election Information
Voting will begin on October 31, 2024. Eligible District residents, business tenants, and property owners will receive a postcard with a unique voter verification code for use on the secure Election Buddy platform. This code will direct them to their online ballot. Each voting key is personalized, can only be used once, and ensures confidentiality. Voters who prefer a paper ballot can request one from the Omaha City Clerk’s Office by calling 402-444-5550.
All ballots, whether submitted online or by mail, must be received by the Omaha City Clerk’s Office no later than 10 AM on January 31, 2025. The election process will be overseen by Omaha City Clerk Elizabeth Butler, with the results expected to be announced by February 14, 2025.
For further information about the ODIDA election, please visit OmahaDowntown.org or contact Elizabeth Butler, City Clerk, at 402-444-5550.