The Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA) supports the Lincoln Community
Learning Centers (CLC) goals of improving student learning, strengthening families, and
the neighborhoods where they live. LIBA also believes that it is important for this
organization to improve and grow

The Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA) would like to encourage the City to pursue a policy similar to the Lancaster County Board’s policy that allows the use of inmate labor. 
The Lancaster County Board has used inmate labor in several ways. For example,

 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: FAIRNESS ORDINANCE
Compiled from conversations with the Lincoln City Attorney and documents provided by the City Attorney’s office.
 
What is the definition of sexual orientation?
“Sexual Orientation means the actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, or

The Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA) has not taken a position for or against the fairness ordinance which is scheduled for a City Council vote on May 14. However, we feel that putting the question on the ballot for a

The Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA) is concerned about several aspects of the new bike lane plan as proposed by Crandall Arambula, LLC.
Our first thought is to hold off on putting any bike lanes in until the Pinnacle Bank

The Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA) would like to thank the Nebraska Legislature for working hard on behalf of Nebraska’s taxpayers during this legislative session. LIBA recognizes the sacrifice that each Senator has made to provide a successful session, resulting

The Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA) requests more time for off-sale sellers to have input on the proposed alcohol server-seller training ordinance. This ordinance has been fast-tracked and those affected have not been given sufficient time for a full and

The Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA) opposes legislation that allows for land banks in Nebraska. This legislation was introduced by Senator Mello as LB1137 and may be attached to LB924. While land banks are created with the intent to help cities

The Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA) is pleased that the Lincoln City Council is moving forward with a performance audit of Engineering Services. It is essential that the Audit Advisory Board (“the Board”) choose to include items within the scope

The Lincoln Independent Business Association opposes LB1137. While the bill has been introduced to help municipalities by giving them a tool to clean up problem properties, LB1137, if passed, would likely lead to several unintended consequences.
First, by giving cities