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Omaha City Council made headlines today with a unanimous 7-0 vote on key items including property taxes and new liquor licenses!

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Votes and actions at a glance: unanimous approvals on primary agenda items
Council recorded unanimous approvals (7–0) on the property tax request, two liquor licenses, Chance Ridge plats and the Reconnecting Communities local match; other hearings were opened and closed without recorded opposition.
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October 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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North Omaha community leader LaVonya Goodwin has announced her intention to file and run for the District 2 city council seat in 2025.

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North Omaha community leader announces intention to run for Omaha City Council
North Omaha community leader LaVonya Goodwin has announced her intention to file and run for the District 2 city council seat in 2025.
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November 25, 2024 at 7:20 PM
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The Omaha City Council just rejected a proposal that could have saved homeowners $19 annually, but Mayor Ewing warns it could lead to future budget chaos!

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Council rejects amendment to swap property-tax relief for sales-tax revenue
The Omaha City Council voted 4–3 to reject a proposed amendment that would have trimmed the general fund property-tax mill levy by 0.75¢ — a change sponsors said would return about $4.4 million to taxpayers but that the mayor warned would shift volatile sales-tax receipts into the operating budget.
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September 3, 2026 at 8:38 AM
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The Omaha City Council made waves by unanimously approving several liquor licenses, a hefty $112,500 settlement, and entering executive session for crucial labor negotiations.

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Omaha council approves multiple liquor licenses, plats, a $112,500 settlement and moves to executive session on labor negotiations
The Omaha City Council unanimously approved multiple routine agenda items — liquor licenses for Staybridge Suites, Benson Theatre (Abraham Catering) and Courtyard Omaha downtown; planning plats including 2 Key Heights and Avenue 1 replat; a settlement for $112,500; and a $2.9 million budget transfer. The council voted to enter executive session on labor negotiations.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:20 AM
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Tensions soared at Omaha's City Hall as residents demanded transparency in a heated council meeting, questioning the integrity behind a $40M affordable housing initiative.

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Omaha Council Approves $40M Bonds for Affordable Housing Amid Concerns on Transparency
Council members back a $40M bond for affordable housing despite calls for more clarity.
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September 21, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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The Omaha City Council made significant strides in governance by unanimously passing multiple ordinances, including a groundbreaking drone first responder program.

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Omaha City Council Passes Multiple Ordinances and Approves Drone First Responder Program
City Council approves ordinances and hears public comment on various agenda items.
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August 20, 2025 at 1:46 AM