Greg Anderson

This document outlines Nebraska Extension's strategic direction, referred to as 'The Big Three,' designed to create an even brighter future for Nebraska and its people. The plan focuses on three critical ambitions: strengthening Nebraska's agriculture and food systems, inspiring Nebraskans and their communities, and enhancing the health and well-being of all Nebraskans. These objectives aim to foster a skilled workforce, improve health and economic vitality, retain and attract diverse populations, and leverage Nebraska's strengths for sustained success.

This strategic direction, termed "The Big 3," outlines Nebraska Extension's ambitions to create a brighter future for the state by addressing critical issues. The three primary strategic pillars are: strengthening Nebraska's agriculture and food systems through sustainable practices and resource stewardship; inspiring Nebraskans and their communities to foster a robust, diverse, and productive population; and enhancing the holistic health and well-being of all Nebraskans. These efforts aim to amplify impact, build stronger families and communities, and contribute to the overall growth and prosperity of the state.

This document presents the Nebraska Association of County Officials' legislative platform for 2021, outlining broad policy objectives for Nebraska's 93 counties. Key priorities include advocating for reforms in budgeting and taxation, specifically supporting periodic property tax system reviews, a broad-based taxation system, and opposing unfunded state mandates and the reduction of counties' inheritance tax share. Future legislative priorities will address government operations, infrastructure (roads, corrections, courts), zoning, health and human services, motor vehicles, elections, and environmental controls (weed, marijuana, hemp).

The document includes the proposed budget for Adams County for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. It details the actual disbursements for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, the proposed disbursements for 2025-2026, necessary cash reserves, total available resources before property taxes, and total real and personal property tax requirements for various funds, including the County General Fund, Road/Bridge Fund, Health Fund, Library Fund, and others. It also covers the report of interlocal agreements and joint public agencies, the property tax request authority computation, and the allowable growth percentage computation. The document includes a summary of all funds, a schedule of budgeted disbursements, and detailed breakdowns for various county functions such as the County Board, County Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, and County Assessor.

The board meeting addressed a setback variance request for Lot 989 in the Village of Juniata, concerning the demolition of a one-car garage and construction of a larger two-car garage. Discussion centered on the property's narrowness and the applicant's hardship in complying with setback regulations due to the existing house's encroachment. The board considered whether the hardship was unique to the property and whether granting the variance would negatively impact adjacent properties or the neighborhood's character. Ultimately, the variance request was denied due to a lack of a supermajority vote.