District 5 Council Member· 2024-2028
Whitney Eklund
Lincoln
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 2:12:44
- Avg per meeting
- 5:06
- Segments
- 1550
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Top issues during term (16)(Business Jobs)
Lincoln Regional Airport Management Contract
The contract includes a monthly management fee of $20,833.33 ($250,000 annually) subject to a 2.5% annual escalation.
Sister city program
Minimal cost — a membership fee absorbable in existing training budgets.
Innovation Hub at former city hall
About $50,000 in city funds committed under the MOU with Jessup University.
HelloNation/CGI digital magazine marketing Lincoln
No cost to the city.
Industrial Expansion at 1905 Aviation Boulevard
Supports local business expansion and industrial economic development.
Artificial Intelligence Governance
Operational efficiency improvements with minimal administrative cost.
Aviation Workforce Development Center Collaboration
Potential $1 million federal grant for bricks-and-mortar capital improvements.
Chevron Alcohol License Upgrade
Minor retail revenue expansion for the local business.
Permit Assistance Program and Business Outreach
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California Cultural District Designation
Minor state marketing support and potential tourism revenue.
Business Retention and Expansion Program
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Walmart Remodel and Parking Allocation
Private capital investment in store modernization by the property owner.
Chamber of Commerce Office Relocation
Nominal lease revenue of $2 per year with reduced building operational heating and cooling deficits.
Proposed Tax Incentives Program for Retail Development
Rebates will share a percentage of net new sales tax revenue with developers to fund eligible public infrastructure.
Commercial Development and Retail Growth Updates
Significant future sales tax revenue and job creation for the city as new retail centers and grocery anchors open.
Downtown Entertainment Zone Evaluation
Potential economic boost for downtown restaurants and special events like the Wine Fest.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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