Papillion council accepts resignation of longtime Councilmember Lou Anne Klug and declares vacancy

The Papillion City Council on May 20 unanimously approved resolution R250114 to declare a vacancy following the resignation of Councilmember Lou Anne Klug, who said she is moving outside city limits and will step down after 25 years of service.

Mayor David Black read a proclamation recognizing Klug’s quarter-century of service, citing her advocacy for parks, streets and youth programs. The council then heard extended remarks from multiple members thanking Klug for her leadership, including longtime colleagues who recounted her role in establishing the city’s road-condition mapping and the increased road-repair funding that became the U BOSS program.

Councilmember Mumgaard praised Klug’s collaborative approach and public-minded service, saying he never doubted she acted in the city’s interest. "I've never had any reason to think that she was not acting in the way that she thought was best for the city," Mumgaard said. Other council members echoed those sentiments and highlighted Klug’s work with youth programs, Boy Scouts and the Tower District project.

Klug addressed the council and cited family reasons for her resignation: "I picked my family first, chose to start a new little chapter... While it does cause me to cry and makes me sad, I also hope that it shows people that we do the right thing, even when it's hard," she said. She thanked constituents and staff and said she expects to remain engaged in community activities even after moving outside city limits.

The council voted 8-0 to declare the vacancy. The mayor presented Klug with a commemorative butterfly token and invited attendees to a reception following the meeting.

The resolution directs the city to provide public notice of the vacancy; the council did not appoint a successor during the meeting. Further steps on filling the seat will follow the city’s vacancy-notice procedures and any associated timelines for applications or special elections.