Media Release for Year 2002
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
December
Mayor Says 2002 a Year of Accomplishments in City
New Community Donation Program to Benefit Parks
Lincoln Agencies Awarded more than $1.5 Million in Grants for Homeless Assistance
Mayor selects Remington to head Aging Services
Mayor Announces Universal Cold Storage to add 30 Jobs
Mayor Wesely Forecasts Balanced Budget and No Property Tax Increase Next Year
Mayor Will Propose Adding 12 Police Officers using Federal Grants
Mayor Pleased Antelope Valley Project Moving Ahead
Wesely Signs Resolution to Freeze Mayor's Salary
Mayor Proposes Hometown Security Study
Mayor Announces Acton to Add 20 Jobs
Mayor Presents Award of Excellence for November
Mayor's Holiday Tree Features Czech Heritage
Mayor Don Wesely's Statement on Departure of Bill Byrne as NU Athletic Director
November
Mayor Wesely's Thanksgiving Message
Fund Transfer Would Allow for New Trail Corridor through Wilderness Park
Wesely Says Sales Tax Growth Signals Economic Recovery for Lincoln
Mayor Works with Local Agencies to Promote Awareness of Homelessness and Hunger
Mayor Announces Free Bus Rides for Parade
Mayor Presents Award of Excellence For October
Mayor Announces Plans for Star City Parade
Public Invited to Open House on Antelope Valley Project
Mayor Don Wesely's Veterans Day Message
October
Bids Opened for First Phase of Antelope Valley Channel Work
Mayor Presents Award of Excellence for October
Sales Tax Revenues Show Positive Trend
Mayor Wesely Disappointed in Good Year Decision
Mayor Commends Planning Commission for Vote on Impact Fees
Broken Water Main Forces 17th Street Closure
Lincoln's After School Programs to be Recognized
Nebraska Wildlife Federation Honors City for Conservation Efforts
Mayor Names Infrastructure Finance Committee
September
Lincoln Company to Add 200 Jobs
Indicators Show Stronger Local Economy
Federal Officials Give Final Approval to Beltway
Alcoholism and Drug Council Receives National Grant to Increase Awareness of Treatment and Recovery
Construction Starts on 3
rd
and "A" Overpass
New York Memorial Motorcycle Ride to Be in Lincoln Monday
Patriot Day Program Announced
Mandatory Water Restrictions Lifted
August
City Working with Federal Government to Reduce Flood Insurance Rates
New Haymarket Parking Garage to be Open on Game Days
Mandatory Water Restrictions to Continue
Mayor Presents Award of Excellence for July
Mayor Discusses Bond Issue for Sidewalks and Trails
Mayor Announces Plans for "Patriot Day – Lincoln Remembers"
Campaign Promotes Better Infant Health Through Breastfeeding
Campaign to Extend Season at Two Pools Successful
Daily Water Use Average Meeting Goal
City and NAGE Sign Three-Year Contract
July
Mayor Thanks Residents for Drop in Water Usage
Nelson, Wesely Announce Federal Funds for Lincoln Transportation Project
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Street Re-Opens Today
Mayor Appoints Werner as United Nations Day Chair
Mayor Encourages Participation in "Love Your Country. Vote" Tour
Parks and Recreation Foundation Kicks Off "Beat the Heat!" Campaign
Daily Water Usage Over 70 Million Gal. May Prompt Additional Mandatory Restrictions
Mayor Institutes Mandatory Water Restrictions
Mayor Appoints Krout New Planning Director
Mayor Promotes Use of Web Site to Conduct Government Business
Pedestrian Connector to be Dedicated with Lighting Ceremony Saturday
Voluntary Water Restrictions Still in Effect
Mayor Discusses Bond Issue for Fire Department
Mayor Institutes Voluntary Odd-Even Watering Plan
Tree Planting Marks Start of Antelope Valley Project Construction
June
Grant Awarded to Make Ager Junior Golf Course Accessible to Disabled
Mayor Invites Lincoln Area Residents to Celebrate the Fourth of July at Holmes Lake
Roundabout at 33rd and Sheridan to Open Wednesday
Mayor Urges Citizens to Conserve Water
Wesely Balances City Budget with Help from Unions and Budget Cuts
Skatepark at Tierra Dedicated
NAGE Joins Firefighters Association in Agreeing to Changes
USDA Recognizes Lincoln's Summer Food Program
Firefighters Union Agrees to Reduce Personnel Costs
Vine Street and South 27th Street to Close
Mayor Presents Award of Excellence for May
May
Fund-Raising for Husker Link Trail Completed
Lincoln Boosts Paper Recycling during "Clean Your Files Week"
Mayor Thanks Local Team for Work on Tiger Beetle Issue
Mayor Pleased with Council and Board Approval of New Comp Plan
Mayor's Memorial Day Message
University Place Aquatics Center to Open June 1
st
West Pedestrian Bridge Span to Open for Saltdog Opener
Mayor Urges Water Conservation, Praises Project Coordination
Mayor Unveils New Antelope Park Triangle Master Plan
Mayor Praises Police Officers on Law Enforcement Memorial Day
Firefighters Honored for Tower Rescue
Mayor Presents Award of Excellence for April
Naumann Selected as Economic Development Coordinator
Lincoln Plans Activities for "Safe Kids Week"
Mayor and Business Assoc. Looking at Options for Downtown Entertainment Center
Mayor Announces Major Public Art Project
Mayor to Award Self-Help Grants to 18 Neighborhood and Community Groups
April
Mayor Presents Environmental Awards
Mayor Cuts Ribbon to Open New "F" Street Center
Mayor Says Street Maintenance and Repair a Priority
Mayor Presents Award of Excellence for March
Mayor Announces Recipients of Arts Awards
Wesely Says Cut in State Aid to Cities Could Mean Property Tax Increases
Mayor Announces Neighborhood Leadership Program
Mayor to Form Youth Advisory Committee
Environmental Trust Awards Grant for Wetlands
Mayor Pleased with Planning Commission Approval of Revised Comprehensive Plan
Mayor Proposes Amendments to Comprehensive Plan
March
Mayor Kicks Off Three Health Initiatives
Mayor Calls Methamphetamine Summit
Mayor Implements Hiring Freeze
Mayor Kicks off Environmental Awareness Days at Earth Wellness Festival
Mayor Presents Award of Excellence for February
Study Identifies Cost of Growth
Mayor Announces City Economic Development Team and Public Partnership
Public Meeting on East "O" Street Set for Thursday
Mayor Presents Award of Excellence for 2001
Mayor Don Wesely's Statement on Statehood Day
February
Lincoln and Omaha Mayors to Host Economic Summit
Mayor Appoints Larson to Planning Commission
City Provides Snow Information in Other Languages
Kick-Off Breakfast a Success
East "O" Street Preliminary Work Begins Monday
Abraham Lincoln Celebration Airing on 5 CITY-TV
Mayor Presents Award of Excellence for January
January
Lincoln's Two New Libraries to Open Saturday
City Hires Traffic Engineer
Planning Director to Return to Colorado
City Receives Grant for Community Learning Centers
November Sales Tax Figures Above Projections
Mayor Wesely's Statement on Additional Jobs at Burlington Northern-Santa Fe
Plans Announces for City's Second Abraham Lincoln Celebration
Nebco to Receive Mayor's Community Conscience Award
Mayor Wesely's Statement on Potential Layoffs at Lincoln's Goodyear Plant
Mayor Wesely declares January 2002 as "National Volunteer Blood Donor" Month
Mayor Presents Award of Excellence for December
Mayor Implements Additional Spending Restraints
Mayor Asks for Community's Help in Fighting Meth and Crime
Mayor's Technology Council Completes Phase I Report
Nebraska Task Force One Will Head to Olympics
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