Historic tax-levy comparisons presented; city warned to replace NPPD website support

Sep 2, 2026

Council member Max Allen presented six years of historic tax-levy and valuation comparisons; City Attorney Andrew Carothers noted valuation increases tied to limited affordable housing. City Clerk Janet Riensche reported NPPD will end website support by end of 2027.

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Council member Max Allen reported on historic tax-levy figures for Wymore, comparing the city to other municipalities of various classes in Gage County and across Nebraska over the past six years (since 2020). Allen also compared local valuations to other jurisdictions; City Attorney Andrew Carothers said recent higher valuations were partly attributable to a shortage of affordable housing in the area.

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