City of Lincoln, Local Government

Did you know? June 23rd is National Family-Owned & Operated Businesses Day!

And that’s why for this month’s Business Spotlight, we especially want to hear from long-time business owners who have built something meaningful over the years. Tell us, “What advice would you give to a new business owner just starting out?

🗓 Deadline: Wednesday, June 3rd
🏆 Winner announced: Thursday, June 4th

How to enter:
✔️ Be a licensed, Lincoln-based business
✔️ Answer the prompt and hashtag your response with
✔️ Remember to share your business name

The students are about to enjoy a well-deserved summer vacation, so as a temporary alternative, City staff will step into the producer’s chair and create professional videos with our businesses!

Have you ever wondered who responds when there’s a downed tree blocking the road or localized flooding during a storm? Meet our Streets Division!

From repairing roads and maintaining street signs to responding to downed trees, storm impacts, and localized flooding, this team is often one of the first to respond when issues arise in the community. Whether it’s clearing debris after a storm or helping keep roadways safe for drivers and pedestrians, the Streets Division works hard behind the scenes every day to keep Lincoln moving.

Rain or shine, weekdays or weekends, our Streets crews are ready to respond when the community needs them most.

During National Public Works Week, we thank our Streets Division for their dedication, quick response, and commitment to public safety.

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Who helps keep Lincoln’s parks, public spaces, and City facilities looking their best? Our Facilities/Parks/Open Spaces Division!

From maintaining parks and landscaped areas to caring for City facilities and public spaces, this team works hard behind the scenes to help create clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for the community to enjoy every day.

Fun fact: the same team that maintains many of our public spaces is also responsible for putting up and decorating the Christmas tree at Beermann Plaza each holiday season — helping bring a little extra magic to Downtown Lincoln for the community to enjoy!

During National Public Works Week, we thank our Facilities/Parks/Open Spaces Division for helping make Lincoln a place our community is proud to call home.

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Get to know the future of Downtown Lincoln

We invite you to visit the online open house to learn more about the Downtown Lincoln Master Plan currently underway. Your feedback is important and will help shape the next phases of the project.

Review the materials, share your input, and complete the survey by May 31.

Your voice makes a difference!

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Conoce el futuro del Centro de Lincoln

Lo invitamos a visitar la jornada de puertas abiertas en línea para conocer más sobre el Plan maestro del Centro de Lincoln, que ya está puesto en marcha. Su retroalimentación es importante y ayudará a moldear las próximas fases del proyecto.

Revise los materiales, comparta sus comentarios y complete la encuesta antes del 31 de mayo.

¡Su voz marca la diferencia!

They keep Lincoln rolling! Check out today’s National Public Works Week spotlight featuring our Fleet Division — the team working behind the scenes to keep City vehicles, fire engines, patrol vehicles, and equipment ready to serve our community every day.

What keeps the City of Lincoln’s vehicles and equipment ready to respond every day? Our Fleet Division!

Behind the scenes, our Fleet team works hard to inspect, maintain, and repair the City’s vehicles and specialized equipment — including Public Works trucks, fire engines, and police patrol vehicles. Their work helps ensure the equipment our teams rely on is safe, reliable, and ready to serve the community at a moment’s notice.

During National Public Works Week, we thank our Fleet Division for helping keep Lincoln moving and prepared every day!

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Keeping Lincoln clean takes teamwork! Check out today’s National Public Works Week spotlight featuring Joe from our Solid Waste Division and learn more about the important work happening behind the scenes every day.

Ever wonder who helps keep Lincoln looking clean and welcoming? Meet Joe from our Solid Waste Division!

Whether it’s neighborhoods, downtown, or commercial areas, Joe operates specialized street sweeping equipment that helps collect and remove debris to keep our streets looking their best. His work not only helps maintain clean roadways, but also supports a welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and local businesses.

Want to know where Joe is sweeping next? Check out our Residential Sweeper Routes app at http://bit.ly/4djHvCC.

Thank you, Joe, for helping keep Lincoln clean during National Public Works Week!

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Have you met Ashley from our Lincoln Public Works Department - Administrative Services Division yet? Check out today’s National Public Works Week spotlight and learn more about the team helping keep Lincoln running smoothly every day.

Have you ever called the Lincoln Public Works Department with a question or request? There’s a good chance you’ve spoken with Ashley from our Administrative Services Division!

Ashley plays an important role in supporting the daily operations of Public Works by assisting residents, coordinating internal efforts, and helping keep our Department organized and responsive. Her professionalism and dedication help ensure our community receives excellent customer service every day.

Thank you, Ashley, for all that you do during National Public Works Week and beyond!

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