Editing Clarkson, Nebraska (section)

==Government==

===County government===
Colfax County is governed by three county commissioners who are elected by popular vote to four-year terms. Colfax County belongs to the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District along with 12 other counties.

===Municipal government===
Clarkson, a second-class city, is governed by a mayor-council form of government who are elected to four-year terms.

===Fire protection===
Fire protection in the community is provided by a 34-member volunteer fire department. The Rural Fire Protection District provides fire protection for areas outside the community limits. The rescue squad has two units staffed by 25 EMTs and nine first responders.

===Law enforcement===
Clarkson utilizes the Colfax County Sheriff’s Department for its law enforcement.