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Mayor's proposed 2-year Lincoln budget is heavy on public safety spending

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Mayor's proposed 2-year Lincoln budget is heavy on public safety spending

• Margaret Reist
• Jun 10, 2024
• Jun 10, 2024
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Salary increases for firefighters are among the primary reasons for increases in the mayor's proposed budget. Overall, public safety takes up more than half of the city’s tax-funded budget.

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Margaret Reist

Salary increases for firefighters, rising StarTran costs, public safety pension contributions, new heavy equipment and inflation are the primary drivers of increases in Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird's proposed biennial budget.

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Joseph Kruger (from left) wipes his eyes next to Deputy Lancaster County Public Defenders Sarah Safarik and Shawn Elliott as the state gives the opening statement during his trial Tuesday at Lancaster County District Court.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

The South team celebrates their win after the 66th annual Shrine Bowl of Nebraska game on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Cope Stadium. South won 17-10.

KATY COWELL Journal Star

Ginnie Lewis of Lincoln (left) points to Lincoln musician Bill Chrastil (right) as he sings "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" during the Veterans Freedom Music Festival Saturday at Antelope Park.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Lincoln Saltdogs' Drew Devine (3) takes a moment to ready himself in the dugout before taking on the Kane County Cougars at Haymarket Park on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Enyssa Arps (left) and Cole Kampschneider shop for herbs from the Green School Farms booth during the Hub Farmers Market on Wednesday at Union Plaza. The farmers market, which features live music, food and a number of vendors, is every Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. through Sept. 25.

KATY COWELL, Journal Star

Independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn (right) answers questions from audience members during a townhall at the Lincoln Labor Temple on Tuesday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Contact the writer at mreist@journalstar.com or 402-473-7226. On Twitter at @LJSReist.

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