Mayor John Ewing Jr. unveils his first proposed budget for Omaha

FULL VIDEO: Mayor Ewing presents budget to Omaha City Council

Mayor John Ewing Jr. handed his budget for the coming year to the Omaha City Council during their regular meeting on Tuesday.

Mayor John Ewing Jr. presents recommended 2026 budget to city council

Mayor John Ewing Jr. presented his first recommended budget and Capital Improvement Program to the City Council, with a focus on public safety. Public Works, police, and fire make up the majority of Mayor Ewing's recommended budget. He has asked for $10 million for police to deliver the pay bump promised by former Mayor Jean Stothert. For fire, he wants to add money for health screenings, something that was not included in the 2025 budget. A pub…

Mayor John Ewing Jr. unveils his first proposed budget for Omaha

The budget includes improvements to the Omaha Police Department, Omaha Fire Department and more.