Justin P. Carlson was elected to the Lincoln City Council to represent District 3 (Southwest Lincoln) in May of 2023. He was born and raised in Southwest Lincoln and is a proud graduate of Lincoln High School and the University of Nebraska- Lincoln College of Business. An active community volunteer, he has served numerous boards and organizations with a heavy emphasis on parks and neighborhoods. Professional, Justin spent 20 years in the insurance and financial services industry and currently works for the University of Nebraska Foundation. Justin is married to Liz Ring Carlson and has 3 school aged children.