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SENCA marks 60th year; Nemaha County commissioners sign proclamation for Community Action Month
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Summary
SENCA presented its 2025 annual report and a proclamation naming May as Community Action Month at the April 22 Nemaha County commissioners meeting; county staff and the board also received updates on local client services and the CASA program.
Susan Keholm, development director for SENCA, presented the agency’s 2025 annual report to the Nemaha County Board of Commissioners on April 22 and asked the board to approve a proclamation designating May as Community Action Month. Chairman Michael Weiss moved to sign the proclamation; the motion was seconded (second not specified in the minutes) and passed with Commissioners Hall, Mellage and Weiss recorded as voting aye.
Keholm noted that 2025 marked SENCA’s 60th anniversary. Krystal Nickels, Nemaha County Family Development Associate, summarized local client‑service activity and upcoming events, while SENCA’s Debbie Green provided an update on the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program that serves Nemaha County youth involved with the juvenile court system.
Beth Ferrell of the Nebraska Association of County Officials provided a brief update on upcoming NACO events and recent developments in state legislation that could affect county operations. Jillian Garcia of Project Response gave an overview of Nemaha County statistics, services and upcoming community events.
The board’s recorded minutes note Commissioner Bryan Mellage left the meeting at 9:40 a.m. The presentations were informational; the proclamation signing is a ceremonial recognition and does not allocate county funds beyond routine administrative processing.
Why this matters: The SENCA proclamation and annual report highlight local social‑service activity and community supports, and the CASA update pertains to county involvement in juvenile‑court advocacy.