As a news reporter in this community, I have worked hard to be an objective observer, to get the facts right, to see the issues from both sides and to be clear and concise in my telling of the events.
Journalists understand the subtle ways in which they can influence – or attempt to influence – the reader. Words paint pictures, and sometimes a writer doesn't see the personal bias filtering into the work. It can be a continual struggle for a legitimate news reporter to stick to the facts and only the facts.
Now, having thrown my hat (complete with my press credentials still stuck in the band) into the ring for this city council race, I confess the idea of taking a stand on public matters is a bit daunting.
Don't get me wrong, my friends and family can tell you that I am not short on having opinions, but when it comes to taking a public stand on public issues, this is on–the–campaign–trail learning.
I still intend to listen carefully, and get the facts right. I intend to know my source, and trust yet verify.
It will probably sound at times like I am trying to stay on the fence, but it will be because I haven't decided which pasture looks like it has less manure in it, not that I am going to sit on the fence forever.
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Tamara Nelsen
Welcome to Nelsen For Council. This site is intended to be where the voters of Sidney can learn more about me as a candidate and my views on the issues. As a former editor of The Sun-Telegraph, and most recently a reporter for sidneystagecoach.com, I am the ideal candidate for council because of my knowledge of the community. For the past several years, I have reported on school board and county commissioner meetings, attending meetings of several political subdivisions such as the Sidney Historic Preservation board, the Sidney Historical Association, the fair board and city council. If I wasn’t covering an event, I was likely editing someone else’s report on it. That goes for community events in general. People will most likely recognize me as the lady with the camera, as I have had the privilege of being inside the ropes, front and center, for just about every major news event in Sidney recently. I have interviewed everyone from senators to a local woman who grew a batch of strange looking carrots.
Please feel free to contact me with your questions or comments by e-mailing tamaranelsen@gmail.com.
