June 6, 2007
The Lion Dance Troupe performed at the June 6th dedication of Liberty Village, bounded by 23rd, 24th, Vine and "U" streets. Officials from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department presented an award to the affordable housing development, which has attracted a culturally diverse group of residents. Liberty Village is the first Antelope Valley revitalization project to be completed.

June 26, 2007
Mayor Chris Beutler and Polly McMullen of the Downtown Lincoln Association (DLA) discussed a Retail Retention and Recruitment Strategy at a news conference June 26. The study was commissioned by the City and DLA, the Chamber of Commerce and private developers.

July 6, 2007
Mayor Beutler presented his proposed City budget to the City Council July 9. His recommended budget holds the City property tax rate steady except for the voter-approved stormwater bond issue. The presentation is available on video-on-demand on the City Web site. The public hearing on the budget is August 6.