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Creative districts program expands to 36 certified districts; council cites rising sales and lodging tax impacts
Summary
The Nebraska Arts Council reported growth to 36 certified creative districts and presented Department of Revenue–sourced data showing increases in sales and lodging tax after certification. Staff outlined outreach, new district interest (Dundee, Bassett, Imperial) and challenges tracking out‑of-district visitors.
The Nebraska Arts Council told board members that the creative districts program has grown to 36 certified districts, with Dundee (Omaha) the newest addition and recent letters of interest from Bassett and Imperial.
Staff said they are now tracking district-level economic indicators—sales tax and lodging tax—using Department of Revenue reports submitted by districts. Those comparisons, shown to the board, indicated increases in tax receipts after a…
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