Mayor Announces Plan to Enhance City Development Services Published on September 04, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today said that the proposed merger of the Planning Department with the Building and Safety Department would streamline City government and improve customer service. The combined department would be known as “Planning and Development Services,” pending approvals by the City Council in September. Tagged as: , Building & Safety, Mayor's Office, Planning
Cary to Serve as Interim Building and Safety Director Published on May 30, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today announced that David Cary, Planning Department Director, will serve as the Interim Building and Safety Director. The City announced April 29 that Building and Safety Director Chad Blahak accepted the position of Project Assurance Leader at Olsson. Blahak’s last day with the City will be June 27. Tagged as: , Building & Safety
Building and Safety Director Blahak Accepts New Position Published on April 29, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today announced that Building and Safety Director Chad Blahak has accepted the position of Project Assurance Leader at Olsson. Blahak’s last day with the City will be Friday, June 27. The administration will begin the search for a new Building and Safety Director in the coming months. Tagged as: , Building & Safety, Mayor's Office
City Announces Weather-Related Closures, Schedule Changes January 8 Published on January 08, 2024 Due to inclement weather, the City today announced closures and schedule changes for Monday, January 8. Tagged as: , Aging Partners, Animal Control, Building & Safety, Libraries, Lincoln Water System, LTU, Parks, Transit
Short-Term Rental Property License Applications Now Available Published on October 18, 2021 The Building and Safety Department today announced that operators of short-term rental properties within Lincoln city limits should apply for licenses by November 29. Licenses from the Building and Safety Department are required per City ordinance enacted in June. Tagged as: , Building & Safety
Two Hazardous Waste Collection Events Set For April Published on April 12, 2021 Lincoln and Lancaster County residents are encouraged to dispose of their household hazardous waste at two collection events in April. The events are free for Lincoln and Lancaster County residents:• Friday, April 23, 2 to 6 p.m. – Norris High School south parking lot, 25211 S. 68th St., Firth• Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Star City Shores parking lot, 4375 S. 33rd Ct. Tagged as: , , Building & Safety, Health, LTU, Solid Waste