Makayla Danner, longtime City of Omaha prosecutor, is running for Douglas County attorney. (Courtesy of Danner campaign)

OMAHA — Makayla Danner, a City of Omaha prosecutor for more than 20 years, has announced her bid to usher in “new energy” and “fresh perspective” as Douglas County attorney.

In seeking to win election as top prosecutor for Nebraska’s most populous county, Danner, a Democrat, underscored ties to the community and experience.

As a city prosecutor since 2004, she said her cases have ranged from traffic violations to child neglect and assaults. She wants to hold town halls that promote transparency and better explain to the public how the justice system works.

“We don’t exist in isolation,” said Danner. “I’m going to be emphasizing cooperative partnerships. I want to be

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