On Tuesday, July 20, Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle presented his budget for the 2011 fiscal year to the Omaha City Council. The proposed budget would increase General Fund spending from $281 million to $313 million (an 11 percent increase), and overall spending, which includes items such as roads and the sewer rebuilding project, from $576 million to $676 million (a 17 percent increase). The budget proposes increasing the property tax by 4.4 cents; the imposition of a four percent gross-proceeds occupation tax on restaurants, bars and caterers; and a $23 increase in the annual wheel tax.
View the Mayor's budget presentation >>
It is important our elected officials hear directly from members of the business community about the potential impact of these fiscal decisions. Let the Mayor and City Council members know how this proposed budget affects your business and plans for growth.
There will be a public hearing on the proposed budget on Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. at the City/County building in the council chambers. The Mayor has also scheduled several town hall meetings:
- Thursday, July 22, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Millard South High School, 14905 Q St.
- Monday, July 26, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Central High School, 124 N. 20th St.
- Wednesday, July 28, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Westside High School, 8701 Pacific St.
- Monday, Aug. 2, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Omaha South High Magnet School, 4519 S. 24th St.
You can also contact city of Omaha officials directly.
Mayor Jim Suttle
(402) 444-5000
jim.suttle@ci.omaha.ne.us
Council Members
Garry Gernandt, president
(402) 444-5522
garry.gernandt@ci.omaha.ne.us
Franklin Thompson, vice president
(402) 444-5523
franklin.thompson@ci.omaha.ne.us
Pete Festersen
(402) 444-5527
pete.festersen@ci.omaha.ne.us
Chris Jerram
(402) 444-5525
chris.jerram@ci.omaha.ne.us
Jean Stothert
(402) 444-5528
jean.stothert@ci.omaha.ne.us
Tom Mulligan
(402) 444-5528
tom.mulligan@ci.omaha.ne.us
Ben Gray
(402) 444-5524
ben.gray@ci.omaha.ne.us