Travis Wagner is a recently retired National Guardsman and a decorated Vietnam veteran. He will fight hard to reduce property taxes, strengthen education, build our communities, and get Nebraska's spending priorities back on the right track.
"I'm running for Legislature because Nebraska state government needs to get its priorities right," Travis says. "With fiscally responsible spending priorities, we can strengthen schools, build stronger communities, and reduce the tax burden on middle class families."
Travis, a native of rural Archer, Nebraska, was on active duty in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. While enlisted, he received several awards, including the Distinguished Flying Cross for Gallantry and twenty-six Air Medals while flying on Chinook helicopters. He joined the Army National Guard upon returning to Nebraska and moving to Lincoln after his tour of duty continuing to serve his country. During his time in the Guard, he received awards for his service during the 1997 Lincoln-area snow storms, the 2001 Chadron wildfires, and several other natural disasters.
He retired at the rank of 1st Sergeant. To achieve 1SG, Travis had to show skill and proficiency in communication, team building, leadership, mentoring, and working with diverse cultures and age groups. Prioritizing time and resources was always required to complete tasks and the mission. He looks forward to utilizing these learned skills for LD 25.