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Council adopts ordinance implementing municipal grocery retailer and service occupation taxes; officials say not a new tax
Summary
The council adopted an ordinance implementing a municipal grocery retailer's occupation tax and municipal grocery service occupation tax for Lincoln, clarifying the action standardizes collection rather than raising tax rates.
The Lincoln City Council adopted an ordinance Monday implementing a municipal grocery retailer's occupation tax and a municipal grocery service occupation tax for the city.
Alderman Bateman sought clarification during debate, saying, “For clarification, this is not a increase of any kind. It is simply the exact same tax that people have been paying,” and council members confirmed the ordinance changes collection mechanics rather than tax rates.
Alderman Sanders moved the ordinance; Alderman Downs seconded. The ordinance passed on roll call; one council member recorded a “no” vote during roll call. The record reflects the action implements the local collection framework described in the ordinance language on the agenda.
The council did not cite a state statute during discussion; the ordinance appears on the agenda as an implementing measure. No further votes or amendments were made at the meeting.
