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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lincoln public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Lincoln Clay Arts Center at the Carnegie Library
The City Council approved a lease on October 13 for the historic Carnegie Library building to become the Lincoln Clay Arts Center. Library services left the Carnegie back in 2011, and budget limits mean no second branch is opening soon — but the Library says it's still working toward a permanent downtown location.
Unhoused Services and Population Reduction
City leadership presented data showing a 79% reduction in Lincoln's homeless population since 2020 through a balanced approach of supportive housing trailers, volunteer programs, and code enforcement.
Homeless Shelter Dispute
Lincoln's City Council is taking legal action against a local homeless shelter, The Gathering Inn. This dispute could mess with essential services for people without homes in our city.
City Manager Hiring
Lincoln's got a new city manager, Sean Scully, who previously managed Riverbank. He's now at the helm in Lincoln, and it'll be interesting to see what changes he brings.