Photos: Hundreds attend Lincoln town hall on proposed property tax plan
Several hundred Nebraskans attended a town hall on Gov. Jim Pillen's proposed property tax plan at the University of Nebraska Wick Alumni Center in Lincoln on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Ross Larson of Wahoo speaks during a town hall on Gov. Jim Pillen's proposed property tax plan at the University of Nebraska Wick Alumni Center in Lincoln on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Nebraskans listen to community members speak during a town hall on Gov. Jim Pillen's proposed property tax plan at the University of Nebraska Wick Alumni Center in Lincoln on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Paul Shada of Plymouth speaks during a town hall on Gov. Jim Pillen's proposed property tax plan at the University of Nebraska Wick Alumni Center in Lincoln on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Nebraskans listen to community members speak during a town hall on Gov. Jim Pillen's proposed property tax plan at the University of Nebraska Wick Alumni Center in Lincoln on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Valerie Hervert of Lincoln speaks during a town hall on Gov. Jim Pillen's proposed property tax plan at the University of Nebraska Wick Alumni Center in Lincoln on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Lisa Schoenberger of Omaha speaks during a town hall on Gov. Jim Pillen's proposed property tax plan at the University of Nebraska Wick Alumni Center in Lincoln on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Nebraskans listen to community members speak during a town hall on Gov. Jim Pillen's proposed property tax plan at the University of Nebraska Wick Alumni Center in Lincoln on Monday, July 22, 2024.
State Sen. Lynne Walz speaks during a town hall on Gov. Jim Pillen's proposed property tax plan at the University of Nebraska Wick Alumni Center in Lincoln on Monday, July 22, 2024.
State Sen. Terrell McKinney listens to constituents speak during a town hall on Gov. Jim Pillen's proposed property tax plan at the University of Nebraska Wick Alumni Center in Lincoln on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Gov. Jim Pillen called the Nebraska Legislature back into special session Wednesday with a proclamation issued less than 24 hours before he wants state lawmakers to convene.
Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley wrote state lawmakers to question the mushrooming use of TIF and its impact on property taxes. His staff included Omaha's streetcar project in its analysis.Â
