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Kearney staff reports progress on FY2025 priorities, outlines projects and staffing gains
Summary
City Administrator Sheila told the board the FY2025 budget and staff work align with four priorities emphasizing service delivery, infrastructure, housing and economic development; highlights included near‑full staffing, water and sewer projects, sidewalk and trail grant work, and upcoming redevelopment planning.
City Administrator Sheila provided a comprehensive progress update on the mayor and board’s FY2025 priorities at the Sept. 3 Kearney Board of Aldermen meeting, describing work across personnel, infrastructure, public safety, utilities and economic development.
Sheila said the city has 65 full‑time positions and currently only three full‑time vacancies, noting several new positions this year and a consolidated salary plan and benefit improvements aimed at recruitment and retention. "These positions have improved the quality and responsiveness of support received by the city departments," Sheila said.
She reviewed first‑quarter operational…
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