Lincoln Business Beat

Lincoln and Mark discuss the the ballot questions before voters November 3rd, LIBA's position on some of them and why. Also, a review of some property valuations that may boggle the mind.

Dispelling the Mythical Narratives Surrounding Rising Property Taxes: Part 1 - 'Don't Blame the Assessor - the Problem Lies at City Hall. Part 2 - Property Owners aren't Completely Wrong - At Time the Assessor Actually IS the Problem.

Abby Flaugh, LIBA Member Services & Events Coordinator, joins Jim Ballard and Mark Vail on this edition of the Lincoln Business Beat. Abby is the newest member of the LIBA team. We learn Abby's story, what her duties include, and how she contributes to the LIBA mission.

Former State Senator and Tax Commissioner Tony Fulton, spokesperson for Good Government Lincoln, goes in-depth with Jim Ballard and Mark Vail on the issues that surfaced before getting 3 City Charter Petition Amendments on the November ballot.

LIBA Secretary and LIBA PAC Chair Phil Young joins Mark Vail for a summary of LIBA PAC candidate interviews. Also, a couple of upcoming LIBA PAC Fundraisers are discussed. Finally, a brief discussion on Lincoln City Charter initiatives from Good Government Lincoln and the alternative initiatives from the Lincoln City Council

Lancaster County Commissioner Matt Schulte joins Jim Ballard and Mark Vail to discuss several items: Data Centers and Moratorium Proposal, County Budget-Taxes and Spending, Infrastructure and more.

Nebraska's Property Tax Request Act, informally named 'The Pink Postcard Law' requires taxing entities to hold a public hearing if its 'ask' is above an Allowable Growth Rate + Real Growth Percentage. Lincoln and Mark take a deep dive on the joint hearing September 17th which will include presentations by the City of Lincoln, Lincoln Public Schools, Norris Public Schools and Waverly Public Schools.

Rich Otto, Executive Director of the Nebraska Retail Federation, goes in-depth with Jim Ballard and Mark Vail on the Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Competition Act of 2026.

Budgets are discussed by Lincoln and Mark on the rhetoric and the transparency (or lack of) during the process by Lancaster County. Also, the latest on the Good Government Lincoln petition signature investigation.

Since 2004, Pastor Tom Barber has served Lincoln's People's City Mission as CEO. During his tenure, the Mission has expanded its services to the community. In this edition of the Lincoln Business Beat, Pr Barber discusses with Jim Ballard and Mark Vail how he runs the non-profit more like a business and how the results tell an amazing story.