
19, and tune in here to the Douglas County Board at 9 a.m. and the Omaha City Council at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
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Tri County Meeting: Officials from Lancaster, Douglas and Sarpy counties will meet at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo on Thursday to discuss legislative priorities for each county, including American Rescue Plan funding, after taking a tour of the zoo.Įvery week, The Reader ‘s Anton Johnson picks noteworthy agenda items from the Omaha City Council and Douglas County Board of Commissioners. See the full Omaha City Council and Douglas County Board of Commissioners agendas for Tuesday, Oct. 16 the 135th anniversary of the incorporation of South Omaha as a municipality, and to receive a weekly COVID-19 update. County board: The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday to proclaim Oct. The home would provide housing, education, and treatment for up to 22 adolescents involved in the justice system who have experienced trauma. Youth Justice Group Home: The City Council will vote on two special-use permits for the Nebraska Youth Justice Initiative to operate a large group home at 5020 Grand Ave. According to the agreement, the officers would assist in “maintaining order and enforcing school policies,” as well as provide information to students and staff on issues such as drug use and violence prevention. The Omaha Police Department would provide up to four new “associate school resource officers” to Millard, and one to Elkhorn. Police in schools: The Omaha City Council will hold public hearings Tuesday on two ordinances to increase police presence at Elkhorn Public Schools and Millard Public Schools.
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Jackson serves as president and CEO of the Voice Advocacy Center, which offers screening and tutoring services.
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