Omaha Council Closes 2 Bars, Puts off Food Truck Tax Again

By Ryan Robertson
Outside the legislative chambers, the City is fighting a lawsuit with the owner of Michael’s Cantina, who says if his restaurant is paying a restaurant tax, food trucks should too.
Read MoreCity Council approves more road repairs

By Ryan Robertson
relatively new practice from the Mayor’s office has been to pay for up to half the costs of replacing the blacktop when a road maintenance district is created, the other half is assessed to affected property owners.
Read MoreMayor Stothert Proposes 2017 Budget

By Ryan Robertson
The Mayor wants to increase the City’s budget by 2.9 percent, bringing total appropriations to $852 million. Most of that will go to cover labor costs. The 2017 budget includes a 2 percent raise for most City workers. Total revenues increased to $916.9 million.
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