Omaha Mayor vetoes $1.2m for 18 firefighters in 2025 budget over FEMA grant concerns, plans to include in 2026 budget.
Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert has vetoed a city council resolution to allocate $1.2 million for hiring 18 firefighters in the 2025 budget, citing concerns about its impact on a pending FEMA grant. She plans to include these positions in the 2026 budget if the grant is not secured. The veto has prompted discussions about potentially overriding it. The Omaha Professional Firefighters union emphasizes the need for additional staffing due to increasing call volumes.
September 13, 2024
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