OMAHA — The Sarpy County Board did not violate former Sarpy County Treasurer Brian Zuger’s due process rights when it removed him from office after a hearing that considered the quality of his work, a judge has ruled.

Sarpy County District Judge Geoffrey Hall on Tuesday dismissed Zuger’s attempt to overturn his 2021 removal from office. Hall dismissed the case with prejudice — meaning Zuger cannot refile the case — saying the county gave him “a fair and impartial hearing.”

Evidence from the county's hearing supported Zuger's removal, according to Hall. The judge said Zuger acknowledged his own failures "to carry out and comply with the duties of his office."

Miscalculated tax dollars provided to school districts and other issues arose after the State Auditor's Office questioned how Zuger handled the county's books, ultimately leading to the county removing Zuger.

County leaders found these concerns persuasive and cited state law that allows them to remove a county treasurer if the treasurer neglects to carry out the office's legally required duties.

Since Zuger's removal, Sarpy selected Trace Jones to be the new treasurer after a news release Wednesday.

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