Mayor Proposes Loosening of Regulations to Increase Affordable Housing Published on February 05, 2026 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today said proposed changes to regulations regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on residential lots will help expand affordable housing options in Lincoln. The proposed changes to LMC 27.62.040, designed to make it easier to establish ADUs, are scheduled to be considered by the Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission in early March. Tagged as: , Mayor's Office, Planning
Mayor Highlights New American Job Center Bridges to Careers Initiative Published on January 20, 2026 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today said the Bridges to Careers program offered by the American Job Center (AJC), 1330 “N” St., helps individuals with employment barriers access stable careers by providing access to paid positions and professional development supports. Tagged as: , American Job Center, Mayor's Office, Parks
Mayor to Present October 2025 Award of Excellence Published on January 12, 2026 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today will present the Mayor’s Award of Excellence for October 2025 to Jon Thober, Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Human Resources Department. 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: , Human Resources, Mayor's Office
Mayor to Present November 2025 Awards of Excellence Published on January 05, 2026 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today will present the Mayor’s Award of Excellence for November 2025 to Jon Mora and Gerald Okra, Concrete Finishers, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department (LTU). 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: , LTU, Mayor's Office
Mayor Gaylor Baird Urges Community to Shop Local Published on November 26, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and local business leaders today urged residents to support the community during the holidays by shopping locally. Speaking at Francie & Finch Bookshop, 130 S. 13th St., the mayor also issued a proclamation declaring Saturday, November 29, as Small Business Saturday in Lincoln and highlighted how shopping locally benefits the city's economic vitality and quality of life. Tagged as: , Mayor's Office
Mayor Highlights Success of Inaugural Local Food Challenge Published on November 20, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today thanked community organizations for contributing to the success of the inaugural Mayor’s Local Food Challenge, which encouraged businesses, schools, restaurants and institutions to source food from local producers. Tagged as: , Mayor's Office, Resilient Lincoln
Mayor to Present September 2025 Award of Excellence Published on November 17, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today will present the Mayor’s Award of Excellence for September 2025 to Sarah Mason, Environmental Health Educator, Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department. 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: , Health, Mayor's Office
City, Lancaster County Celebrate Opening of GoodToGo Reuse Store Published on November 13, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Kerry Kernen, Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) Director, today announced the opening of a new reuse store, GoodToGo, 5101 N. 48th St. The facility offers at no cost used and unopened household products collected by HazToGo, Lincoln’s Hazardous Waste Center. Tagged as: , Health, Mayor's Office
City Selects Sampson Construction as New Central Library Contractor Published on November 12, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird today announced Sampson Construction of Lincoln as the general contractor for Lincoln’s new central library at 1111 “O” St. The Mayor also named Mill Coffee & Tea of Lincoln as the vendor to operate the café within the facility. Tagged as: , Libraries, Mayor's Office
Mayor Outlines Details For Two Childcare Support Initiatives Published on November 06, 2025 Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and community partners today shared details of two initiatives that would increase access to early childhood education and grow the capacity of Lincoln’s childcare network. Tagged as: , Mayor's Office