District 2 Council Member· 2022-2026
Ben Brown
Lincoln
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 52:32
- Avg per meeting
- 2:38
- Segments
- 581
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Top issues during term (20)
Lincoln Clay Arts Center at the Carnegie Library
Budget limitations currently prevent opening a second library branch, so no new library spending is attached.
Proposed 1-Cent General Sales Tax Ballot Measure
Roughly $50 a year for a household spending about $5,000 on taxable goods in Lincoln; the tax would raise prices marginally but is a revenue stream the state cannot redirect.
Carefield Assisted Living and Memory Care Project Review
Maintains existing development timelines and entitlements for a major senior housing project.
Economic Development Action Plan 2030
A future sales tax incentive policy could forgo some tax revenue to attract major retailers; the hotel TOT rebate program has had only two participants.
Road maintenance funding for older neighborhoods
$370,000 in local match reserved for the Third Street grade crossing, pending grant award.
Aircraft Noise Mitigation and Traffic Patterns
About $4,500 a year if the city signs up at the startup's introductory rate.
Park Development and PFE-Funded Buildouts
Proposed scope adjustments aim to optimize limited municipal capital funds across remaining park phases.
Heavy Truck Traffic and Routing Concerns on Lincoln Boulevard
Future signal installations and roadway improvements will involve municipal and state coordination.
Cannabis Business Regulation and Zoning
The city anticipates generating substantial annual gross revenue and community benefit fees from commercial cannabis operations, while ensuring all processing costs are covered by application fees.
Parkwood Residential Development Agreement
The agreement relies on the Village 1 infrastructure financing plan, with the developer responsible for roads, water lines, drainage and park construction.
Downtown Master Plan and Objective Design Standards
Funded by a $50,000 city grant of ARPA money; ongoing plant maintenance is covered by the DLA.
Village 5 Regional Sports Complex Planning
Guides the allocation of millions of dollars in future PFE park development funds.
Recreation Program Participation and Seasonal Updates
Utilizes budgeted library program funds and community donations.
Airport Road fire access and RV storage concerns
Open Space Policy and General Plan Review
Maintaining open space raises long-term maintenance costs, which speakers said should be covered by developer-funded CFDs or endowments.
Code Enforcement and Weekend Regulation of Mobile Food Vendors
Potential reallocation of city resources for weekend code enforcement staffing.
Airport Financial Status and Budget Performance
Quarterly loss of about $86,000; the smaller interfund loan should be paid off by October 2028.
City Investment Portfolio Performance
A $3.1 million unrealized paper loss this quarter, offset by $1.7 million in accrual-based earnings.
Airport Hangar and Tie-Down Waitlist Priority Framework
Roughly $2,500 a month currently being lost on vacant hangars.
Electronic Billboard Program Code Amendments
A city-owned sign would cost $50,000–$75,000 unbudgeted; a vendor model would cost the city nothing but includes mostly commercial ads.
Decisions during term (283)
Recorded while Brown was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar (Items 12.A–12.E)
Verdera Communications Tower Project (CIP474) — Item 14.A
Adopt a Resolution Amending both the Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvements Program Budgets. (Nita Wracker)
Waive Full Reading and Adopt by Title Only an Ordinance Establishing a Development Agreement Between the City of Lincoln and JEN California 28 LLC for the Development of Approximately 21 Acres within the Village 1 Specific Plan Area in…
Consent Agenda (Items 13.A-13.D)
Parkwood Development Agreement (14.A)
Carnegie Library Lease with Lincoln Clay Arts Center (15.A)
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 with REY Engineers, Inc. for the Police Department Parking Lot Expansion Project (CIP 626) (Jonnelyn Espartero)
August 19 and September 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes Approval
Carefield Lincoln Assisted Living Public Hearing Continuance
Title 18 Zoning Code Amendment - Home Occupations and Cottage Food Operations
Review and approve August 19, 2026 meeting minutes
Review and approve September 16, 2026 meeting minutes
Hangar waitlist: staff authorized to fill vacancies while formal policy is developed
Recommend Planning Commission Approval for Carefield Assisted Living Project
Consent Calendar Approval
McBean Stadium Additional Safety Netting (CIP 728)
Agreement for City Attorney Services with White Brenner LLP
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Task Order with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Lakeview Farms Volumetric Storage Phase 1 Project (CIP 181) in the Amount of $224,500.
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Notice of Completion for the Joiner Ranch East - Joiner Park Renovation Improvements.
Voting record (46)
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