President Joe Biden extended the federal eviction moratorium to the end of July, but it’s expected to be the last such extension— impacting many renters in Douglas County who have been financially knocked down by the pandemic. When the eviction ban comes to a close, landlords will have the authority to file eviction notices against tenants who are still behind on rent.
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Black and Pink, an advocacy group for LGBTQIA2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Two Spirit, plus) peoples affected by the prison industrial complex, announced on April 9 the purchase of a North Omaha church for housing and community space for young adults. The announcement is a big step forward for the organization bringing their “Opportunity Campus” to life.
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Governor Ricketts announced today that $200 million was granted to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Nebraska residents, excluding those from Douglas and Lancaster counties, can now apply to the program. Emergency Rental Assistance for Douglas and Lancaster counties will be shared locally not through this program. Information will be released in early March about local assistance for residents of: Douglas County, Lancaster County, the city of Lincoln and the City of Omaha.
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Dead storage was outlined in the report to be vehicles that have not moved over 48 hours and are parked on the street. In addition, cars parked in prohibited locations or blocking sidewalks are susceptible to being ticketed or towed. Per the report, targeted vehicles and car parts located on private property will also be targeted if their storage violates city code and will receive a ‘Notice of Nuisance’ requiring the violation be fixed within 10 days before further action is taken.
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Voters can cast their early ballot at the Election Commission through Monday, November 2. Tuesday, November 3, is the statewide General Election Day (Presidential Election). Culxr House is providing rides to the polls on Election Day.
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The All-Fund budget is approximately $1.2 billion; the 2021 General Fund budget is $493.3 million; the budget for the Omaha Police Department is $161.8 million. Visit www.cityofomaha.org for the proposed 2021budget (07/21/2020).
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