Mayor to Present April 2025 Award of Excellence Published on October 20, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today will present the Mayor’s Award of Excellence for April 2025 to Investigator Jon Rennerfeldt of the Lincoln Police Department (LPD). Tagged as: , LPD, Mayor's Office
City Ready to Keep Streets Safe During Winter Weather Conditions Published on October 16, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Liz Elliott, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) Director, today said the City is ready for winter weather, and LTU works all year on its plan to ensure safe driving conditions and keep traffic flowing smoothly in snowy and icy conditions. Tagged as: , LTU, Mayor's Office
Proposed Ordinance to Protect Older Adults From Cryptocurrency Fraud Published on October 09, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today said a new City ordinance she is proposing will help prevent older adults from being victims of cryptocurrency fraud. The proposed ordinance would require all businesses operating or providing access to cryptocurrency ATMs to post written notices warning consumers of the potential fraud risks associated with using the machines. Tagged as: , Mayor's Office
Mayor Highlights Workforce, Infrastructure, and Housing in Address Published on October 07, 2025 In her 2025 State of the City Address, Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird highlighted major gains in affordable housing, workforce development, and infrastructure, outlining how City investments are delivering an even better quality of life for residents. Tagged as: , Mayor's Office
City Receives Grant For Nine Additional Firefighters Published on October 02, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Lincoln Fire and Rescue (LFR) Chief Dave Engler today announced that the City of Lincoln has been awarded a federal grant to help pay for nine additional firefighters. The three-year, $2.3 million Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant is provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Tagged as: , LFR, Mayor's Office
Mayor to Present August 2025 Award of Excellence Published on September 15, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today will present the Mayor’s Award of Excellence for August 2025 to Jess Sundeen, Senior Engineering Technician, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department (LTU). The award will be presented at 3 p.m. at the beginning of the City Council meeting at the County-City Building, 555 S. 10th Street. Tagged as: , LTU, Mayor's Office
Mayor to Present May 2025 Awards of Excellence Published on September 08, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today will present the Mayor’s Award of Excellence for May 2025 to Jennifer Hiatt, Planner II, Urban Development Department and Brandi Lehl, Assistant City Clerk, Finance Department. The awards will be presented at 3 p.m. at the beginning of the City Council meeting at the County-City Building, 555 S. 10th Street. Tagged as: , Finance, Mayor's Office, Urban Development
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
Lead Water Service Line Replacement Project Nears 300 Completions Published on August 21, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Liz Elliott, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Director, (LTU) today announced that, as part of the Lead Safe Lincoln initiative, the City has replaced 263 lead water service lines and continues to expand the project to new neighborhoods. Tagged as: , LTU, Mayor's Office
Mayor to Present March 2025 Award of Excellence Published on August 18, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today will present the Mayor’s Award of Excellence for March 2025 to Property and Evidence Technicians Dianne Campbell, Tom Stumbo, Courtney Fisher, Jessamy Gray and Jeremiah Johnson from the Lincoln Police Department (LPD). Tagged as: , LPD, Mayor's Office