Lincoln DJ Spins at Woods Park Polling Site
Marisa Leon, 21, performed outside a Woods Park polling place as part of the nonpartisan DJs at the Polls initiative.
Live Poll
Did you vote in your area this Election Day?
Lincoln Politics News
Across Lincoln, coverage here takes in city council decisions, election results, public policy and civic life. The focus is on the legislative process and local governance.
Civic Engagement
Lincoln Students Hold Mock General Election
Students in grades 4-12 participate in a biannual simulation of the local electoral process.
City Hall
Live Poll
Should city council members be limited to a specific number of consecutive terms in office?
Lincoln Voters to Decide City Charter Amendments
Residents in Lincoln will cast ballots on five city charter proposals during the November 3 election.
Unions
Live Poll
Should your local government prioritize increasing employee pay to help fill difficult shift positions?
Lincoln Council Holds Hearings on Housing and Union
Officials discussed a new labor contract and a proposed housing development at a recent public hearing.
Law
Live Poll
Should local governments be required to pay legal costs after losing court cases over ballot initiatives?
Nebraska AG Sought $19,107 from Lincoln After Lawsuit
The state attorney general requested legal costs following a supreme court order to place three amendments on the ballot.
Government
Live Poll
Do you support spending $6 million on a secure entrance for your local government buildings?
Lincoln Will Build Secure Government Entrance
Officials plan a new $6 million secure access point for shared downtown Lincoln and Lancaster County facilities.
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Reporting here centers on city council ordinances, mayoral appointments, election administration and public budget deliberations. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Decisions regarding public infrastructure and zoning remain the most consistent drivers of local interest. Periodic cycles in municipal elections shape the legislative agenda, creating a distinct rhythm in city government activity.