Meet Ron Nelson

Hi, I'm Ron Nelson. I am running for re-election to continue representing Ward 2 on the Prairie Village City Council.

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. While living in Prairie Village, my daughters attended Prairie Elementary, Indian Hills Middle School, and then graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School.

I was born in and grew up in Salina, Kansas, graduating from Salina Public Schools. I attended Kansas State University, obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and a minor in Biology after initially planning on going to Veterinary School. After deciding to seek a different path, I attended and graduated from Washburn University Law School in Topeka. Since then I have owned my own law firm since 1987 and associated with various other attorneys focusing on helping clients navigate high conflict  family law disputes and helping them to resolve other emotional and frustrating related matters. 

I've dedicated myself to seeking out the best solutions for my clients and to know the ins-and-outs of the law to help them. I've volunteered with many different public and private organizations trying to improve those areas of interest and to help the public generally in navigating the complexities of the legal process. Over my years in practice, I've frequently spoken to local, regional, national, and international legal groups about complex issues, and I've been involved in developing and changing laws being considered by the Kansas Legislature for over 25 years. I've also been involved in finding other ways to improve access to the courts and to create better ways for Kansas families to interact.

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 homes association.

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 present and future generations.