Burr Oak Swears In New Mayor and City Council

The small Nebraska town has a fresh slate of local government leaders.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

The City of Burr Oak, Nebraska has a new mayor and city council members as of February 2, 2026. Julie McEntee is the new mayor, while Cody Volker is the council president. The other council members are Gene Underwood, Lennie Gutscher, Jessica Barnes, and Travis Boyles.

Why it matters

Local elections and leadership changes are important for the direction and priorities of small towns like Burr Oak. The new administration will have the opportunity to shape policies and initiatives that impact the daily lives of residents.

The details

The previous mayor and some council members did not seek re-election, leading to a complete turnover in Burr Oak's local government. The new leaders were sworn in on February 2, 2026 and will serve two-year terms.

  • The new mayor and city council members were sworn in on February 2, 2026.

The players

Julie McEntee

The new mayor of Burr Oak, Nebraska.

Cody Volker

The new council president of Burr Oak, Nebraska.

Gene Underwood

A new member of the Burr Oak City Council.

Lennie Gutscher

A new member of the Burr Oak City Council.

Jessica Barnes

A new member of the Burr Oak City Council.

Travis Boyles

A new member of the Burr Oak City Council.

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The takeaway

The new leadership in Burr Oak represents a fresh start for the town, with the opportunity to address local priorities and chart a new course for the community.