Dale Young (politician)
Dale L. Young | |
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| Born | March 13, 1928 Palmyra, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | March 1, 2022 (aged 93) |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, banker |
| Known for | 48th mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska; member of Lincoln City Council (1991–1998) |
Dale L. Young (March 13, 1928 – March 1, 2022) served as the 48th mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska, having been appointed by the City Council to complete the term left vacant by Mike Johanns after his election as Governor of Nebraska. Prior to becoming mayor, Young was a member of the Lincoln City Council from 1991 until 1998.
A native of Palmyra, Nebraska, Young completed his education at Palmyra High School and obtained a degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He was a veteran who served during both World War II and the Korean War. His professional life was primarily dedicated to banking, culminating in his retirement in 1991 as senior executive vice president and cashier at FirsTier Bank.
Young was elected to represent Lincoln's third district on the City Council in 1991 and remained in that role until his mayoral appointment in late 1998. His tenure as mayor lasted just under six months, concluding in May 1999 when Don Wesely succeeded him following an election.
In addition to his political career, Young held several prominent positions: he was president of both the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and the Country Club of Lincoln, served on the executive committee of the Nebraska Bankers Association, and was a board member for Woodmen Accident & Life Company as well as Bryan Memorial Hospital. His commitments extended to roles such as treasurer of the Nebraska Republican Party, advisor and treasurer for the Theta Xi fraternity, trustee for multiple cultural and historical institutions, and founder and treasurer of the Lincoln Children's Zoo Foundation.