Nebraska

Local government

In 2002, Nebraska had 93 counties, 446 townships, 531 municipalities, and 575 public school districts. Some 1,146 special districts covered such services as fire protection, housing, irrigation, and sewage treatment. Boards of supervisors or commissioners, elected by voters, administer at the county level. Municipalities are generally governed by mayor (or city manager) and council. Villages elect trustees to governing boards.