Proposed 1-Cent General Sales Tax Ballot Measure
Summary
City leadership is considering putting a sales tax measure before voters to help fund public safety, advanced life support services, and address long-term budget challenges.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could generate between $6.5 million and $7 million annually in local revenue.
City residents, emergency response services, and general fund municipal operations.
Consumers paying higher retail sales tax rates within the city.
Mentions & discussions (5)
2026 Special Meeting - City Council / Lincoln Redevelopment Successor Agency / Lincoln Public Financing Authority - Jun 24, 2026
Following unanimous council approval, a one-cent sales tax measure has been filed for the November ballot to secure sustainable funding for city services and public safety.
2026 REGULAR MEETING - City Council / Lincoln Redevelopment Successor Agency / Lincoln Public Financing Authority (4th Tuesday/month) - Jun 23, 2026
The city is placing a 1-cent general sales tax on the November 2026 ballot to generate approximately $6 million annually. Proponents argue the funds are urgently needed to prevent police and fire cuts, maintain 911 response times, and add advanced life support (ALS) paramedics, while critics question the regressive nature of sales taxes.
Economic Development Committee - Jun 10, 2026
City leadership is considering putting a sales tax measure before voters to help fund public safety, advanced life support services, and address long-term budget challenges.
2026 REGULAR MEETING - City Council / Lincoln Redevelopment Successor Agency / Lincoln Public Financing Authority - Jun 9, 2026
City staff presented polling data and financial forecasts indicating the general fund will face severe deficits by 2030. The council discussed placing a 1% sales tax measure on the November ballot to secure funding for police, fire, and municipal services.
Fiscal & Investments Oversight Committee - Apr 15, 2026
City officials are evaluating a potential 1% local add-on sales tax measure for the November ballot to address structural budget deficits and fund critical public safety services like police staffing and advanced life support on fire rigs.
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