Board approves land sale and related options for Multimodal Transportation Center despite sheriff’s objections

Jun 16, 2026

Lancaster County approved sale and option-to-purchase agreements with the City of Lincoln linked to a proposed Multimodal Transportation Center; Sheriff Terry Wagner submitted a letter and spoke against the location citing loss of county parking and public-safety concerns, but the Board approved the agreements 4–0 (one commissioner absent).

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The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners on June 16 approved several real estate transactions with the City of Lincoln tied to the proposed Multimodal Transportation Center (MMTC) and Lancaster County Convention Center project, drawing objections from the County Sheriff over parking loss and anticipated public-safety impacts.

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