Lincoln Young Professionals Group Holds Mayoral Mixer

The Lincoln Young Professionals Group (YPG; www.lincolnypg.com) held a Mayoral Mixer on April 24 at the 1867 Bar, featuring mayoral candidates, Leirion Gaylor Baird and Cyndi Lamm. The city of Lincoln is holding a general election for mayor on May 7,  with a filing deadline of March 7, 2019. The YPG event included networking, followed by a panel discussion with the mayoral candidates moderated by YPG Council Member Shirley Peng and Lincoln Journal Star Opinion Editor John Schrier, during which they focused on the issues that impact our city and Lincoln’s young professional community.

“I look forward to an open, robust dialogue with the mayoral candidates about their vision for the future of Lincoln. This event comes at a critical juncture for the future of Lincoln…The Lincoln Young Professionals Group will continue to work with the mayor’s office to expand opportunities for young professionals to thrive in Lincoln,” said Nikki Archer, chair of Lincoln’s Young Professional Group, before the event.

Lincoln Young Professionals Group (YPG) is the largest in the city and state of Nebraska and is in the top 10 YP groups in the country, representing over 1,700 young professionals. Their goal is to make Lincoln an attractive place for YP’s to take ownership in their future by engaging in the community professionally, personally, and philanthropically. Visit www.lincolnypg.com. For questions about the event or about Lincoln Young Professionals Group, please contact Kayla Meyer, YP coordinator, at kayalmeyer@lcoc.com.