Gwen Howard has a bachelor's degree in sociology and psychology from Midland Lutheran College and a master's degree in social work from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She is a retired social worker and former Nebraska State Senator.

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Gwen Howard is from Omaha. She has a bachelor's degree in sociology and psychology from Midland University and a master's degree in social work from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Gwen is a retired social worker. She previously worked as a social worker and adoption specialist for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. She also served as a Nebraska state senator from 2005 to 2013. 

Gwen is a retired social worker and adoption specialist for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

Gwen is currently a member of the Metropolitan Utilities District Board of Directors, representing Subdivision 3. She was first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2020. Gwen previously served as a member of the Nebraska State Senate from 2005 to 2013. She ran for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District seat in 2012 but did not win.

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Gwen currently serves as a member of the Metropolitan Utilities District Board of Directors for Subdivision 3. She was first elected in 2014 is serving her second term. Gwen previously served two terms as a member of the Nebraska State Senate from 2005 to 2012. She ran for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District seat in 2012 but did not win. Gwen ran for U.S. representative for Nebraska's 2nd District in 2012, but did not win.

As of March 5, 2026, Gwen Howard did not have a website or any information online.

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- A utilities district board member serves on the governing board of a metropolitan utilities district, which provides services such as natural gas and water to residents and businesses.

- The board of directors is responsible for overseeing the district’s operations, including service delivery, infrastructure, budgeting, and long-term planning.

- In many districts, such as the Omaha Metropolitan Utilities District, the board consists of seven members elected by customers within the district.

- Board members set policies and make decisions about rates, system improvements, and the reliability and safety of utility services.

- The board also oversees finances, approves budgets, and ensures the district operates efficiently and in compliance with applicable laws.

- In Nebraska, utilities district board members are elected in nonpartisan elections, either at-large or from subdivisions within the district.

- Members typically serve six-year terms, although election structure and representation may vary depending on how the district is organized. Candidates must be registered voters within the district they seek to represent.

- Board members may receive compensation set by the district. There is no fixed statewide salary.