An Omaha doctor is set to announce his challenge for a seat on the city council.
Dr. Ed Truemper is a Critical Care Pediatrician with Children's Hospital and Medical Center and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
In a news release Truemper listed his qualifications and objectives, "After 25 years of addressing the needs of children and their families and making critical decisions in times of crisis, Ed wants to put these skills to work for Omaha to focus on neighborhood safety and improvements, improve effective and efficient delivery of city services, increase transparency of city expenses, and make Omaha a destination city for businesses and families alike."
The District One seat is currently held by Pete Festersen.