City Of Omaha: Mayor Stothert Names City ...

Press release from the City of Omaha:

October 7, 2021

Mayor Jean Stothert has named Matt Kuhse the City Attorney. 

Kuhse has served as the interim City Attorney since December 2020. He replaces Paul Kratz who retired last year.

Kuhse has more than 20 years of legal and management experience, including 15 years as a Deputy Douglas County Attorney (2001-2016), and six years as Deputy City Attorney and City Prosecutor (2010-2016).  He is a 1998 graduate of Marquette University and earned a law degree from Creighton University in 2001. He was admitted to the Nebraska Bar Association in 2001. 

“Matt has demonstrated excellent ability over the last ten months. He will lead our team of skilled and dedicated attorneys and legal staff with experience, trusted relationships, and respect,” said Mayor Stothert.  “I trust Matt’s opinion and counsel and I look forward to working together.”

The Law Department employs 35, including 24 attorneys in the civil and prosecution divisions. The department represents the City in legal matters, manages litigation, and investigates claims against the city.

“I am very honored to be chosen for this position,” said Kuhse.  “I am excited to begin this new chapter of my career, and even more excited to continue working with the fine lawyers and staff in the Law Department.  While I will miss the prosecutor’s office, I intend to still play a role.”

Eleven candidates applied for the City Attorney position; five completed the testing process and were referred to Mayor Stothert for interviews.

The City Attorney is a civil service position, hired by the Mayor. "There is nothing I can think of that will top this job," said Kuhse.

Kuhse’s salary is $184,329.

This press release was produced by the City of Omaha. The views expressed here are the author’s own.