Join the Movement
Papillion is at a crossroads—and Joe Hunter is ready to lead with proven commitment and a fresh perspective. His On the Hunt movement is about more than politics; it’s about people. It’s about building a city where families thrive, businesses grow, and community values are protected.
Joe’s priorities are clear: public safety that keeps families secure, better roads that connect us, balanced growth that welcomes new opportunity without losing our hometown character, and strategic economic development that supports small businesses and working families.
This campaign is powered by neighbors, volunteers, and supporters who believe in a stronger, safer, more connected Papillion. Your voice, your time, and your support can make the difference.
Join the movement. Be part of the change. Let’s build Papillion’s future—together.
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My Résumé
Current Roles
Executive Director of Moving Veterans Forward
Papillion Planning Commissioner
Honorary Commander, 557th Weather Wing, Offutt Air Force Base
Board Member of the Papillion La Vista Resources for Educators Assisting Dyslexic Students (PLV READS) Foundation
Previous Roles
Executive Director of the Papillion Community Foundation
Executive Committee Member, Papillion 150th Anniversary Committee
President of the Papillion Downtown Business Association
About ME
I have built my life around service, community, and a deep belief in Papillion’s potential. As a longtime resident, nonprofit leader, volunteer, and Planning Commissioner, I have spent years working to strengthen the very qualities that make Papillion one of Nebraska’s most welcoming and vibrant communities.
My career in the nonprofit sector has shaped my commitment to helping families, supporting local organizations, and ensuring resources reach the people who need them most. With a hands‑on leadership style and practical problem‑solving approach I have earned a reputation for listening first, collaborating widely, and delivering results.
Through my service on the Papillion Planning Commission I have a front‑row seat to the city’s rapid growth and the challenges and opportunities that come with it. I understand how thoughtful planning, strong infrastructure, and balanced development can protect Papillion’s character while opening doors for new businesses, jobs, and families.
Through our movement, On the Hunt, I want to champion innovative ideas that keep government effective but unobtrusive—focused on reliable access to city services, affordability, and strategic economic development that supports both residents and small businesses.
I am running for Mayor because I believe Papillion deserves leadership rooted in proven commitment and a fresh perspective. I am ready to guide the city toward a future that honors its values, strengthens its neighborhoods, and ensures opportunity for everyone who calls Papillion home.
~Joe
EVENTS
Spending time in the community and listening to what our neighbors care about is one of the most meaningful parts of this campaign. Papillion has always been a community focused city, and it is important to continue hearing ideas on how we preserve our small town feel while thoughtfully planning for the future.
