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Goodwillie said the assessor’s office completed targeted reappraisals of residential neighborhoods that were out of the state’s acceptable range, adjusted some commercial classes and left previously reappraised neighborhoods unchanged to avoid back‑to‑back adjustments. He said residential market areas showed varied increases based on local conditions.

Key figures and dates disclosed at the meeting:
- Overall assessed value change, 2024 to 2025: +6.93%.
- Of that change, growth (new construction, splits) accounted for 1.28%.
- Change notices to be mailed: about 95,000–96,000 on May 23, 2025.
- Protest period: June 2–June 30, 2025.
- Statutory mailing deadline referenced: June 1 for notices; assessor chose May 23 to allow time for corrections if needed.
- Estimated taxable parcels countywide: roughly 210,000–215,000.
- Residential level of value reported in the assessor’s calculations: approximately 93.20%; commercial about 94.7%.

Goodwillie described the methodology used: residential values are evaluated against a two‑year sales window and commercial against a three‑year sales window, and the state Department of Revenue issues an annual \"report and opinion\" that measures level and uniformity of assessment. He said the county’s statistics showed some market areas outside acceptable ranges, which required reappraisal work.

Commissioners asked questions about market trends and the number of notices. Commissioner Cavanaugh said the presentation made complex statistical material easier to understand and asked whether the trend included shifts from single‑family sales toward multifamily housing. Goodwillie replied that multifamily units (apartments) are tallied separately as commercial multifamily and explained that the residential study window used sales of single‑family homes and condos; he said recent study windows included fewer single‑family sales than earlier periods.

Goodwillie also said average residential selling prices rose in the study period, citing MLS data and national media coverage that identified Omaha as a strong market in recent months. He said the county's multifamily sector showed strong rent growth and construction activity.

On process: Goodwillie reminded property owners they may file protests even if they do not receive a change notice. He described a preliminary review period in February when residents can meet with assessor staff; changes made after those meetings may be reflected before the formal mailing. He encouraged taxpayers who protest to include supporting information such as comparable sales, appraisals, photographs, repair estimates or other documentation.

Why it matters: The assessed-value changes affect the tax base used by local governments to set levies. Goodwillie noted that if market prices stabilize or fall, the assessor will reflect those changes in future valuations. The county’s preliminary equalization statistics were reviewed by the Tax Equalization and Review Commission (TERC) and no special percentage changes to a class or subclass were recommended in a preliminary meeting.

No formal action was taken by the board on the presentation; commissioners received the report and asked questions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of County Commissioners Douglas County Nebraska meeting May 6, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Douglas County Assessor/Register of Deeds Mike Goodwillie told commissioners that overall county assessed value rose 6.93% from 2024 to 2025, with 95,000 change notices scheduled for May 23 and a protest window of June 2–30.","taxTitle","Douglas County, Nebraska","taxId",2554,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6559519,"Douglas County proclaims Corrections Week, honors Together Omaha’s 50 years of service",617,896000,1513000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3202711-a35993bbf28b7a1bd6ffa4fde06e7cab&start=896&end=1513","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3202711-a35993bbf28b7a1bd6ffa4fde06e7cab/thumbnail_896000.jpg","/articles/6559519/Douglas-County/Nebraska/Douglas-County-proclaims-Corrections-Week-honors-Together-Omahas-50-years-of-service","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6559519-744557c848ffec04c299b66e5a8200a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148829&Signature=BCTMWkD38CAAd14Rt~ljPW05Oz9y-~wUGlejESlS79fqm2r0U~LenBnmQXXpAVdg8k1wdCGqlJMgsf-EsOmwf6-PKzW2ptGuj5~ES5ttX4K6dCJDGRpNE1TPGRyy8R7XP6EVFkWiqMvPoD9n7quEmzN0bUHhoHVW4gdXUvGb2wpf~OAzM1HKbD7Ac8eAwP9OID9xF5G4FnTPvVBp4zlMDcW-iFo6fxndvNF0PNWwz50nDeGcaaSSTJcFBfmAdzXuEHM-hX-fcEnD2xUeKYHV18pQ6xPQ7qCpxyvalTyawofXUJ2ysxZlryTKOL61mMNXy7N1MECyPyuM-POGoOrUng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Douglas County Board of Commissioners on May 6 approved two unanimous resolutions: one recognizing May 4–10, 2025, as Corrections Week and another honoring nonprofit Together Omaha on its 50th anniversary.

Director Michael Myers of the Douglas County Department of Corrections read the Corrections Week resolution, citing the role correctional staff play in supporting the local criminal justice system and noting a schedule of celebratory activities the department has planned for the week. \"There is not one agency that doesn't depend upon us,\" Myers said while presenting the resolution.

Commissioner Borgeson moved to approve the Corrections Week resolution and Commissioner Rogers seconded. The board voted 5-0 to approve the resolution.

The board also approved a resolution recognizing Together Omaha for 50 years of service providing food distribution, housing support and volunteer programs to residents of Nebraska and Iowa. The resolution highlighted Together Omaha’s volunteer hours, households served and food distributed over its history. A Together Omaha representative thanked the board and noted the organization's founding after a 1975 tornado; the representative said the anniversary was both a \"day of remembrance and a day of celebration.\" The board approved the resolution 5-0.

Why it matters: The proclamations formally recognize county employees and community nonprofits for public service; the Corrections Week declaration spotlights correctional staff roles in public safety and court operations, while the Together Omaha recognition highlights long-term nonprofit service on hunger and housing.

Votes at a glance:
- Corrections Week proclamation: motion by Commissioner Borgeson; second by Commissioner Rogers; outcome: approved 5-0.
- Together Omaha recognition: motion by Commissioner Borgeson; second by Commissioner Rogers; outcome: approved 5-0.

No changes to county policy, budgetary allocations or ordinances were made as part of these recognitions.","The Douglas County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two resolutions recognizing May 4–10 as Corrections Week and honoring Together Omaha for 50 years of service; both measures passed 5-0.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6559522,"Douglas County adopts AI-use guidelines for departments in 4-1 vote",791,5811000,6602000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3202711-a35993bbf28b7a1bd6ffa4fde06e7cab&start=5811&end=6602","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3202711-a35993bbf28b7a1bd6ffa4fde06e7cab/thumbnail_5811000.jpg","/articles/6559522/Douglas-County/Nebraska/Douglas-County-adopts-AI-use-guidelines-for-departments-in-4-1-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6559522-e6e28a1def2efd957db8d7ebbcc2260f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148829&Signature=a2~iB5va-qaxyK2Lo1UXJUrVW29qChxMKd7M59kfA7yqu305Rvom14GWn5B4mtDRbzfdblPood4aBaMTef52p0iZWL5jTLUWqCffcxHVTKlkWqDcURValj0kIOHkxrhKX9exuzphl28geIlK~t3XrHjYX937V3x6Q4TxSVTJMRrRijVEL1RKM1kTtWQV0h6AmBs0N-w-XJYa8Fdp2NnZFE2vfaulHn5DE4ddk9Xe0dcBc4o4TyvqR9Fs3sGL09q-muCQIGZynsFeldLc6EaUleXhIXVc989Wkv5yl3sN0td6lMH~iM8MLh4z7CIrqqd7HTQICzh5vV6bq-ZGKvhmTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Douglas County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 on May 6 to adopt a resolution establishing artificial intelligence (AI) usage guidelines for county departments.

The resolution, moved by Commissioner Rogers and seconded by Commissioner Borgeson, lays out definitions and internal controls for county employees’ use of AI tools and directs departments to follow the new guidance. The motion passed with four commissioners voting yes and Commissioner Kavanaugh voting no.

Why it matters: County staff said the guidance is intended as an initial framework to help departments use AI responsibly while county IT and legal staff continue technical and legal review. Supporters said the rules create guardrails for tools already present in many workplace systems; opponents said the policy merited fuller public discussion with the entire board and county IT leadership present.

Commissioner Rogers, who sponsored the resolution after several months of committee discussion, said the document is the \"first phase\" of county guidance and that committees and IT staff had already reviewed the draft. \"This is just the initial footing on this being recommended to put some parameters around it,\" Rogers said during discussion.

Commissioner Kavanaugh moved to lay the item over for two weeks to allow a public forum and full-board input. That motion did not receive a second, and the original motion to approve was called for a vote. Kavanaugh said he wanted \"a robust public discussion\" and told the board the issue was \"huge\" and merited broader public and expert input before adoption.

County Clerk Danesh noted for the record that a motion to lay over requires a second; because no second was recorded the board proceeded to vote on the resolution. After debate, the clerk recorded the final tally as 4-1 in favor, with Kavanaugh voting no.

The resolution directs county departments to adopt specified practices when using generative and other AI tools, and it tasks the county attorney and IT staff with further technical guidance and training. Commissioners said the policy can be revised as experience with the tools grows.

Looking ahead: Commissioners who supported the measure emphasized that the county can update the guidelines as AI technologies and legal standards evolve. Commissioners advocating delay said public, expert and full-board participation would strengthen legitimacy and public trust.

No ordinance or statutory change was enacted; the board approved a county resolution establishing department-level guidance. The resolution does not itself change employee pay, procurement policy or county code.","The Douglas County Board of Commissioners approved a countywide resolution establishing guidelines for department use of artificial intelligence tools, after a debate about public vetting and whether to delay the vote. The measure passed 4-1; Commissioner Kavanaugh voted no.","actionData","errors"]

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