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- Check2 days agoChange DetectedMayor Jean Stothert has proposed a 3.3% property tax rate cut for 2025, marking the fifth reduction in recent years, while also presenting a $531.1 million General Fund budget that includes significant increases for public safety and infrastructure, alongside a draft Climate Action and Resilience Plan open for community feedback.SummaryDifference66%
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- Check5 days agoChange DetectedA rare virus, the Jamestown Canyon virus, has been discovered in Douglas County, Nebraska, raising public health concerns, while a previous announcement about a new citizen engagement website for Omaha's Comprehensive Plan has been removed.SummaryDifference15%
- Check11 days agoChange DetectedThe website now includes information about bond issues that will be on the November general election ballot, covering various categories such as transportation, public facilities, public safety, street preservation, parks and recreation, and environmental projects, all without raising the City's property tax levy.SummaryDifference24%
- Check15 days agoChange DetectedThe City of Omaha is allocating $2 million in ARPA funds for safety and security improvements in Business Improvement Districts, with various projects like installing crosswalk bollards, lighting, and sidewalk repairs. Additionally, the Affordable Housing program has exceeded its goal of creating 1,000 new affordable housing units.SummaryDifference23%
- Check16 days agoChange DetectedOmaha arts organizations and a youth athletic association are receiving additional state funds to expand their campuses, with awards increased to $6.31 million each, supporting capital projects delayed by the pandemic and enhancing the city's fine arts, performing arts, and sports facilities.SummaryDifference22%
- Check17 days agoChange DetectedOmaha Public Library's 2024 'Omaha Reads' selection is 'The War Begins in Paris' by local author Theodore Wheeler, a novel about two female war correspondents during World War II, with upcoming events including an author visit and book club discussions.SummaryDifference25%
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