Wakefield is a second-class city with a population of 1522.
- The City is divided into two Wards with the division being 5th Street. North of 5th Street is Ward l and south of 5th Street is Ward ll.
- Wakefield is governed by a Mayor and a four member City Council, which are all elected positions.
- Wakefield employees a City Administrator, who oversees the day-to-day operations of the City and reports to the Mayor/City Council.
City Council
- City Council meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Wakefield Civic Center, 407 E 7th Street.
- Notices for meetings are posted at the Wakefield City Office, BankFirst, and the Wakefield Post Office.
- All agenda items must be submitted to the City Clerk 24 hours prior to the meeting.
- If you would like to request a future agenda item, please submit this form to the City office.
Beginning 2019, the City of Wakefield migrated to a cloud based site for hosting City Council meeting Agendas and Minutes. Find minutes for 2019 and future years here
Nebraska LB304
Approved March 18, 2024
A bill for an act relating to political subdivisions;
to provide for disclosure of certain membership dues and lobbying fees paid as prescribed.
2025-2026 Active Memberships
International Institute of Municipal Clerks $195
League of Nebraska Municipalities $4939
League of Nebraska Utilities Membership $373
LIGHT (Insurance) Member Fees $90
Nebraska City Management Association $100
Nebraska Library Association membership $15
Nebraska Municipal Clerks Association $100
Nebraska Rural Water Association $505
Northeast Nebraska Clerks Association $20
Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District $2039.48
Wakefield Community Club (City Office) $75
Wakefield Community Club (Library) $40
2024-2025 Active Memberships
International Institute of Municipal Clerks $185
League of Nebraska Municipalities $4348
Nebraska Library Association membership $15
Nebraska Municipal Clerks Association $100
Nebraska Municipal Power Pool Association $1063.58
Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District $2024.26
Northeast Nebraska Clerks Association $20
Nebraska Rural Water Association $400
Wakefield Community Club (City Office) $75
Wakefield Community Club (Library) $40