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Omaha budget hearing turns heated as residents push back on police drones and taxes

Residents pressed city leaders on public safety, property taxes and transit as nonprofits backed the plan and some opposed more police funding.

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The Omaha City Council heard two hours' worth of testimony on the city's $1.6 billion budget Tuesday night. The spending plan includes investments in Omaha Police and Omaha Fire.

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Kudos and criticism for Omaha's proposed $1.7B city budget at public hearing

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Omaha budget hearing turns heated as residents push back on police drones and taxes

The Omaha City Council heard two hours' worth of testimony on the city's $1.6 billion budget Tuesday night. The spending plan includes investments in Omaha Police and Omaha Fire.

·Omaha, United States
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KETV broke the news in Omaha, United States on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
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