City of Bellevue Nebraska
Jim Ristow serves as the City Administrator for the City of Bellevue, Nebraska, since January 2019. Prior to this role, Jim Ristow was the CEO of the Greater Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce from March 2012 to December 2018, and briefly held the position of Vice President at the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry in early 2015. Jim Ristow's earlier experience includes serving as Regional Publisher for Lee Enterprises, overseeing multiple publication outlets from 2005 to 2012, and holding the position of Circulation Director at the Omaha World Herald from 1982 to 2003. Jim Ristow's education includes attendance at Bellevue University.
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City of Bellevue Nebraska
Here, in the heart of the Great Plains, our City sits on rolling hills overlooking the Missouri River. Its tree-lined streets provide a park-like atmosphere. Our citizens enjoy a lifestyle that blends the latest in entertainment and leisure activities with an old time atmosphere of friendliness and welcome. Our economy is growing and encompasses both small businesses and large corporations. We have a strong technology infrastructure that supports growth and opportunity. Low unemployment, low cost of living, low utility rates, low crime, and great education systems from pre-school to post-graduate are hallmarks of our City. With over 600 acres of parks, wooded and paved trails that stretch for miles, and dozens of ball fields, our City provides locations and activities for all of its citizens. Our City provides a rare combination of a modern lifestyle while maintaining its roots in Midwestern hospitality. We want everyone to know what those of us who call Bellevue home already know….our City is simply the best.