(Atlantic) Today, Cass County Attorney Vanessa Strazdas filed papers with the Cass County Auditors Office for re-election, and Wendy Richter filed papers to run for District #3 Supervisor.
The Cass County Board of Supervisors appointed Strazdas to the position in February of 2019. The Supervisors began selecting a new County Attorney after Governor Kim Reynolds announced former County Attorney Michael Hooper’s appointment as District Court Judge in the Fourth Judicial District. Strazdas was elected to office in 2020.
Strazdas grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and went to Central High School. She is a 2010 graduate of Creighton Law School.
Additionally, Wendy Richter filed papers to run for District #3 County Supervisor. John Hartkopf currently holds the seat and has filed for re-election.
Candidates have until March 25, 5:00 p.m., to file papers with the auditor’s office.