Jeff Fortenberry was elected to the United States House of Representatives in November 2004 to represent Nebraska's First Congressional District. He serves on the Agriculture, International Relations, and Small Business Committees. Jeff is an experienced public servant prepared to meet the challenges before the United States Congress, and committed to representing the interests of the citizens of the First District of Nebraska.   Jeff served from 1997-2001 as an at-large member on the Lincoln City Council.  As a member Jeff worked on numerous economic development and community revitalization projects, including the transition of a major public hospital and building a new baseball stadium.    Jeff took particular interest in local and neighborhood concerns while serving on the city council.  He focused on public safety, adding twenty-four new police officers, and community development and planning. During his service, Jeff never once raised the tax burden on families or businesses while balancing the cityıs budget.    While completing a Masters degree in public policy at Georgetown University, Jeff worked for the United States Senate with the Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations.  Jeff has also participated in numerous cost-benefit analysis assessments on public works projects across the country.  Also with the Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations, Jeff examined the way falling agricultural land values during the farm crisis of the mid 1980s were affecting local municipalities, and offered solutions.    Jeff is a successful businessman with an extensive career in the publishing industry and many years experience in various small business investments.      Jeff has a strong philosophical vision for representing the First Congressional District in Congress.  Jeff believes the strength of our nation depends on the strength of our communities and families. He is working to create economic strength and opportunities for our families, communities, and small businesses.  He supports strengthening our national security and efforts for international stability and order.  And Jeff represents the best traditions of Nebraska communities. Jeff and his wife, Celeste, have five little girls. İ 2006 Jeff Fortenberry Paid for by Jeff Fortenberry for United States Congress Committee