City administrator and building inspector in Valley are stepping down

VALLEY, Neb. —

The Valley city administrator and building inspector are stepping down.

On Tuesday, city council accepted both resignations.

Valley city administrator Cameron Gales was hired in August 2024.

He's the fourth administrator for the city in the last five years.

In his resignation letter, Gales said he can no longer work in an environment that, "shows a clear disregard for the professionalism and dedication of our staff."

He also alleged he was depicted in a "racist" and "disrespectful manner" in text messages.

City council did not confirm those allegations or discuss them at Tuesday's meeting.

Gales' last day will be Aug. 19.

The city building inspector Rune Van der Boogaart is leaving after four years in the position.

In his resignation letter he said that the profess