John W. Ewing, Jr.
- Mayor, City of Omaha
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About John W. Ewing, Jr.
John W. Ewing, Jr. is a proud son of Omaha, born and raised on the city’s north side. He knows personally the difference affordable housing can make and remembers, at age 15, when his parents were able to buy their first home. His initials are still in the cement at that house in north Omaha, and his parents still live there today. He is the oldest of three children, the husband of Dr. Viv Ewing, and father of two wonderful daughters and a grandson.
The mayor graduated from Northwest High School and the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he earned two degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Business and a Master of Science in Urban Studies. He served the Omaha Police Department for 25 years, from 1981 to 2006, retiring at the rank of deputy chief. He is also an associate minister with Salem Baptist Church.
In 2006, he was elected to the Douglas County Treasurer’s Office and went on to serve the people of Douglas County for 18 years, being elected four more times to the post. On June 9, 2025, he became the City of Omaha’s 52nd mayor.
As mayor, he is a proud advocate of Omaha and is committed to advancing key initiatives that will enhance the lives of all Omaha residents.
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About John W. Ewing, Jr.
John W. Ewing, Jr. is a proud son of Omaha, born and raised on the city’s north side. He knows personally the difference affordable housing can make and remembers, at age 15, when his parents were able to buy their first home. His initials are still in the cement at that house in north Omaha, and his parents still live there today. He is the oldest of three children, the husband of Dr. Viv Ewing, and father of two wonderful daughters and a grandson.
The mayor graduated from Northwest High School and the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he earned two degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Business and a Master of Science in Urban Studies. He served the Omaha Police Department for 25 years, from 1981 to 2006, retiring at the rank of deputy chief. He is also an associate minister with Salem Baptist Church.
In 2006, he was elected to the Douglas County Treasurer’s Office and went on to serve the people of Douglas County for 18 years, being elected four more times to the post. On June 9, 2025, he became the City of Omaha’s 52nd mayor.
As mayor, he is a proud advocate of Omaha and is committed to advancing key initiatives that will enhance the lives of all Omaha residents.