LINCOLN- Gov.-elect Pillen announced that he is going to use the governor's mansion more than he originally said. Pillen clarified his previous comments about his living arrangements, saying he plans to spend much of the work week at the mansion when the Legislature is in session. He said he will spend weekends at home but will be in Lincoln overnight regularly.

There will be exceptions, he said. He may spend some weeknights at home when he finishes a travel day closer to Columbus, for example, or when his family gets together. During his first legislative session, which starts Jan. 4, Pillen expects to spend weeknights at the mansion alone while his wife, Suzanne, stays in Columbus with their youngest child, Izic, a high school senior.

After Izic graduates, First Lady Suzanne Pillen will spend more time in Lincoln, Pillen said. “Next year, you know, she’ll be with me three, four nights a week during session,” he said. “We’re … going to be there. But we’re still keeping home, too.” Governor Ricketts faced backlash for his lack of use of the mansion that has not been occupied since Governor Heineman.

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