Lincoln Business Beat August 12, 2022 | New LIBA Chair Joe Frey joined Bud and Mark to introduce himself and talk LIBA and small business ** A Review of a Food Truck Pilot Program for downtown and near a State Office Building ** A Review of the recently adopted Lincoln Police Union and City three-year contract for LPD Officers ** And a DEEP DIVE into the Minimum Wage Ballot Initiative

LIBA has a new Chairman; Joe Frey ** Lincoln City Boards and Commissions ** Will Social Halls be forced to install sprinkler systems? ** ** Work From Home; The Discussions Continue ** A Deep Dive Into Fee Increases by various City of Lincoln Departments

On this edition of Lincoln Business Beat: LNK Airport will soon have direct service to Houston, TX on United Airlines and United announced some direct flights to/from Lincoln for UNL Football; a little bit about the LIBA Foundation and how the process of engaging with elected officials and city staff about the Lincoln City budget. Then a deep dive and review of the LPS budget.

Discussing the latest information on work force shortages, how higher wages are offset by inflation, inflation and the effects on businesses and consumers; then a deep dive into the City budget. And a shout-out to new LIBA Members.

Lincoln City Public Safety: LFR Station 8 at 17th & Van Dorn to be replaced, LPD Recruiting, Lancaster County Corrections and Sheriff's Office Salaries; Workforce Shortages-how can the issue be addressed?

Lincoln begins a study to find a secondary water source, the 14th & Old Cheney/Warlick intersection project, what will happen when 9-miles of Highway 2 become the City of Lincoln's responsibility and a discussion on Lincoln Transportation and Utility's funding sources and roads, et. al.

Special Election * Local Budget Process * New LPS Superintendent * Salute to Dr. Steve Joel * LIBA - Background and Now