Councilman Gomez
Posted: Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Congratulations are due Oscar Gomez for his selection to the South Sioux City Council and to Mayor Bob Giese for his choice of Gomez.
The 30-year-old Gomez, who graduated from Briar Cliff University with a bachelor's degree in business administration and is Hispanic banking services manager at Security National Bank in Sioux City, is believed to be the first Hispanic member of the City Council in South Sioux City history. He was named by Giese from a field of 10 candidates to fill nearly two years remaining on the council term Giese left vacant when he was elected mayor.
Not only does Gomez provide the valuable attribute of business acumen, but he brings two additional, important characteristics to the council - youth and diversity.
On a council made up largely of members over the age of 50, Gomez - who becomes the youngest member of the group - introduces a younger man's useful perspective to discussion, debate and decisions. In a city where, according to the 2000 Census, more than one-quarter of the population is Hispanic - a more than fourfold increase since the 1990 Census - Gomez's ascension to the council is appropriately reflective of that growing demographic.
Another nice touch to the Gomez selection is the fulfillment of his uncle's dream. Tony Gomez was a candidate for council in 2000, but he withdrew from the race when he moved outside the city limits. Still, he hoped one day to see a member of his family represent the people of South Sioux City in public office.
The choice of Gomez makes sense. We believe he will be a credit to all of his constituents, and we wish him well in the work that lies ahead of him.
The 30-year-old Gomez, who graduated from Briar Cliff University with a bachelor's degree in business administration and is Hispanic banking services manager at Security National Bank in Sioux City, is believed to be the first Hispanic member of the City Council in South Sioux City history. He was named by Giese from a field of 10 candidates to fill nearly two years remaining on the council term Giese left vacant when he was elected mayor.
Not only does Gomez provide the valuable attribute of business acumen, but he brings two additional, important characteristics to the council - youth and diversity.
On a council made up largely of members over the age of 50, Gomez - who becomes the youngest member of the group - introduces a younger man's useful perspective to discussion, debate and decisions. In a city where, according to the 2000 Census, more than one-quarter of the population is Hispanic - a more than fourfold increase since the 1990 Census - Gomez's ascension to the council is appropriately reflective of that growing demographic.
Another nice touch to the Gomez selection is the fulfillment of his uncle's dream. Tony Gomez was a candidate for council in 2000, but he withdrew from the race when he moved outside the city limits. Still, he hoped one day to see a member of his family represent the people of South Sioux City in public office.
The choice of Gomez makes sense. We believe he will be a credit to all of his constituents, and we wish him well in the work that lies ahead of him.
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