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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lincoln public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Property Tax Sharing Negotiations with Placer County
Lincoln gets an unusually small share of property tax revenue, and the city is pressing the county for a better deal. Proposals are on the table and the county is expected to respond this month.
Aircraft Noise Mitigation and Traffic Patterns
Lincoln's airport has no control tower, and pilots have raised safety concerns as traffic grows. Kunstig Aero offered an AI system that detects near-misses, runway incursions, and unpaid landing fees for about $4,500 a year. Members split between enthusiasm for safety and worry about surveillance, liability, and mission creep.
Measure F half-cent sales tax measure
The half-cent sales tax on November's ballot would raise about $6 million a year for police, fire and paramedic services, costing the average family roughly $140 a year. It has no sunset, and the city plans an oversight committee and annual report card if it passes.
Proposed 1-Cent General Sales Tax Ballot Measure
The half-cent sales tax would fund advanced life support on fire engines, more police patrol and detectives, and safe recreation spaces for kids. The city estimates it costs a typical household about $50 a year, with a dedicated fund, oversight board, and public dashboard for accountability. Voters decide in about three weeks.