Omaha City Council failed to override Mayor's veto on $1.2m firefighter hiring plan, pending federal grant.
The Omaha City Council upheld Mayor Jean Stothert's veto of a $1.2 million plan to hire 18 new firefighters in 2025, as it awaited a federal grant. The council's 3-3 vote failed to override the veto, which aimed to prevent jeopardizing the city's chances for the SAFER grant. The council plans to revisit the funding issue within 60 days, with the mayor indicating that if the grant is not secured, the firefighters could be included in the 2026 budget.
September 17, 2024
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