Focus on Policy Makers
For the in-between time between election cycles
Please be patient as we work on providing more information on the responsibilities of state senators in the Legislature and the county board members - known as Commissioners in some counties and Supervisors in others. See Douglas County Commissioner job description.
From our newsletter - here are some sample ideas of what you might like to communicate to your representative in the Legislature or on the County Board.
Example Idea #1: Dear Senator, Thank you for wanting to do something about property tax. My suggestion is…..
Example Idea #2: Dear Senator, Sometimes I watch the Legislature online. It concerns …
Filling out the Orchestra
How you can help.
In our June 2025 newsletter, we used the picture of the orchestra to illustrate how VIP needs to work. We equated the string section to all those voters connecting with their local candidates. The percussion section pictures the varieties of technology that makes the website work. The faithful behind the scenes workers are like woodwinds. What is greatly needed is better promotion - like the brass section.
Focus on Executives
For the in-between time between election cycles
Continuing our series on being an informed voter in the in-between times between elections, this month we
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Focus on City Council/Mayor
For the in-between time between election cycles
Mayor/City Council – what are they doing since you voted for them?
Being an informed voter is more than just researching before an election, though that is vital! But the in-between times are when we may notice more about how everyday life is running in Nebraska, or when we have the leisure to learn more about important issues happening in our communities that can catch us by surprise when it’s time to vote. The in-between times are also what show citizens the truth about who was elected—if we know where to look.
Of course reading the newspaper or varieties …
Tax Increment Financing - expanded
Benefits and Dangers of TIF
Benefits and Dangers of TIF
The vast majority of Nebraska’s counties (67 out of 93, covering 136 cities and towns) use TIF for various purposes, with varying types of projects and degrees of success. Some of them have been able to pay off TIF loans early, creating more property tax revenue more quickly than expected. Many have been glad to see the improvements in their communities, bringing formerly barren buildings or land brought to life, and more attainable jobs and housing. Others wonder, however, if TIF is being abused, and what negative impacts it might have. Both sides of the …
Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
A Boon or a Bust?
Good Life Districts
We are losing the election
Adapted from Facebook post originally written on November 4th by guest blogger who teaches middle school.
Results - Pending
General 2024 Election Results - as of 11/25/24