My name is Brian Fort and I have been a resident of Sidney, NE for nearly 17 years. My background is diverse with experience in loss prevention management, corporate sales, law enforcement, and the U.S. Army National Guard Military Police (95B) both as an officer (1LT) and enlisted (E-5). I resigned my commission as a First Lieutenant in 1999 after 12.5 years. 

I worked for Walmart for 13 years as a District Loss Prevention Manager responsible for stores in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. I had the privilege of working at Cabela’s Corporate for 10 years on the merchandising side of the business, driving retail and internet sales along with product development.  My extensive background in sales, leading people, managing P&L, budgeting, merchandising, and marketing led me to my current position. I direct all metal detector sales in the U.S. and Canada for Garrett, which is a “Made In the USA” metal detecting company. Garrett allows me to combine my favorite hobby with my career. I have a passion for researching history and hunting for relics. I am fortunate to work remotely based out of Sidney, NE for this innovative company based out of Texas.  

I have worked for some of the largest companies in the world and have acquired the necessary skills to manage and analyze budgets. I have been responsible for 100+-million-dollar budgets and managed hundreds of people in both the retail world and in the military. I promise I will do my part to ensure the city of Sidney gets back on track with its 36-million-dollar budget. I will work to stop the overspending that resulted in over taxation of Sidney residents created by poor choices from the incumbents. My platform is simple, eliminate wasteful spending and reduce taxes for the hard working people of Sidney.  I am here for the citizens of Sidney and not for any personal gain or advancement. 

I am not afraid to stand up for what is right. I will vote against all needless spending and unnecessary debt resulting in tax increases for Sidney residents. I will allow all citizens to be heard both at your door, as I am campaigning, and during city meetings. Change is coming and I need your vote on May 14th to get the job done. When I observed our current city council, mayor and city manager continuing to make poor decisions with our tax dollars, I knew it was time to get involved. My goal is to unseat the current incumbents and implement positive changes to improve the city of Sidney. I want to incorporate accountability within our city government and give the people a voice. 

We cannot continue to allow the city council to spend our tax dollars like it is their personal checking account. It is time to hold all incumbents accountable for not being financially responsible and transparent with our tax dollars.  I have been married to my wife, Donna, for over 31 years and we have three adult children. Our two oldest children have both graduated from college with honors. Our youngest daughter is a senior at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln and a four year member of the Cornhusker Marching Band. We are proud parents!  

My wife and I are co-owners of Venture Gear Outdoors LLC based in Sidney, NE which we founded in 2019. We enjoy being small business owners promoting a variety of products and services.  I appreciate your support and vote on May 14th. Thank You!