County Commission agrees on 2018 budget plan
Douglas County Commission reached a consensus on a 2018 budget including a 1.916 mill levy increase and 198 million dollars for behavioral health initiatives. The rise exceeds the 1.761-mill limit allowed under state tax lid rules for nonexempt spending without voter approval.
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Schumm Revives Vermont Street Condo Incentive Push
Longtime businessman and former City Commissioner Bob Schumm confirms he is renewing his request for tax incentives tied to an upscale condo project on Vermont Street. The move follows a December City Commission decision related to the plan.
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Making the Right Calls in Youth Soccer Ref Hiring
Eudora Parks and Recreation official Jimmy Kegin hired Braeden Herron, a 16-year-old with high functioning autism, to officiate spring pre K and kindergarten league games. Gretchen Herron says the decision broke barriers and deeply affected Braeden, who volunteered and was supported by text invites, schedules, and possible rides.
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Grease Dump Contaminates City Water Near Monterey Way
Thousands of gallons of used cooking grease were illegally dumped into a city manhole near West Sixth Street and Monterey Way causing water contamination. City stormwater engineer Matt Bond called it an unprecedented dump and said the responsible business remains unknown.
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