Mayor's Survey!

Taking Charge Budget & Program Priorities Survey

https://unl.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3VsHYvliNHCj63q&SVID=Prod


Message from Mayor Chris Beutler:

Thank you for your interest in our community. We invite you to again have your voice heard regarding budgeting and related issues.

In 2008 as a key part of my PRIORITY LINCOLN initiative, you provided valuable input to the City. This year, the City is continuing the budget conversation. As part of “TAKING CHARGE: Progress Measures and Program Prioritization,” the City has worked with the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center to develop this survey.

Your voice is important. Last year, your perspectives were discussed, debated and used by City officials in their budget determinations. YOUR INPUT INFLUENCED OUR BUDGET PRIORITIZATIONS, and this year, your input is even more important.

Key decisions need to be made for the 2009-10 budget. Trade-offs must be considered. We hope you will take this survey to let us know your preferences about City spending. This survey asks questions about programs identified through consensus as lower priority. These programs are at risk for reduction or elimination. The survey will take about 20-25 minutes to complete, although some people may take more time. We appreciate the time you are taking to make your voice heard.

Policy to Prosperity

Nebraska's clean energy future will be shaped by public policy - so how do we make sure that policy leads to prosperity for Nebraskans?

Pathway to Prosperity:  How the Best State Energy Policies Capitalize on

New Energy Economics

 

presented by

  Glen Andersen, Energy Policy Specialist

National Conference of State Legislatures

Wednesday, April 29 - 7:00 p.m

Hardin Hall, Auditorium 107

University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus

The utility industry touches nearly every aspect of our economy and our quality of life.  As renewable energy moves to forefront of national attention, state governments must redesign policies and incentives to take advantage of emerging opportunities while ensuring affordable, reliable power.  This lecture will focus on the hallmarks of the best state policies to promote comprehensive and integrated renewable energy development.

Glen Andersen has reviewed and evaluated state policy on climate change, energy efficiency and renewable energy for more than 8 years.  As staff for the National Conference of State Legislators, he has conducted research and analysis for state legislators across the nation, and facilitated communication between legislators, regulators, industry and advocates on best practices.  Mr. Andersen is the author of numerous publications on environmental and energy policy.

With the introduction of LR 83 by the Unicameral's Natural Resources, an interim study to analyze issues relating to expanded development of wind energy in Nebraska, this lecture will be essential to any citizen hoping to see Nebraska take its rightful place in the renewable energy economy.  

                For more information about this event, please contact Eva Sohl, esohl@nlcv.org, 438-9341.

Residential Energy Efficient Tax Credits

Here is an interesting article by a local accountant that explains the new energy efficient tax credits:
http://www.bizactions.com/index.cfm/ba/e105/fa/106388518G1875J1993171P0P10107568T0/