Hi! I'm Ron Nelson. I'm running for Prairie Village City Council, Ward 2.

I am a long time resident of Prairie Village, having lived in the City since moving to the City in 1983. I was originally drawn to Prairie Village because of its walkable neighborhoods, neighborhood parks, friendly and sociable neighbors, and a feeling that everyone is in the city to help each other and enjoy life and raise their kids in that friendly, open atmosphere. 

Before my election to the Prairie Village City Council in 2017, I served in many volunteer positions, including as President of the Kansas Bar Association Family Law Section for three terms, the Governing Council of the American Bar Association Family Law Section, the Board of Directors of the Johnson County Law Library, as a member of the Kansas Judicial Council Family Law Advisory Committee, and on the governing board of my local church and the Prairie Village Homes Association. In those positions, I learned that common sense governance and looking ahead, instead of backwards is the best way to resolve problems and move forward to a better future.

On the Council, I've tried to work hard to preserve what people love about Prairie Village, and to make sure it retains its appeal to future generations and transplants.