Omaha Mayor Ewing Proposes $1.68 Billion Budget for 2027
The district says a state aid error cut nearly $51 million from its budget, forcing a levy increase to protect classroom funding.
- Omaha Public Schools is proposing an 8-cent property tax levy increase to address a $50.6 million budget shortfall for the 2026-27 school year.
- A calculation error by the state Department of Education last year reduced state aid for OPS by nearly $51 million for the coming school year.
- The 8-cent hike costs about $80 per $100,000 of property value; a $250,000 home would see a $200 tax bill increase.
- Omaha Public Schools is holding community meetings this week, with public hearings on the final budget set for early September before an official board vote.
- CFO Shane Rhian said the district felt compelled to ask for an increase to "maintain our momentum" on educational goals, returning to a tax rate seen three years ago.
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Omaha World-Herald
Columbus TelegramMeetings let community learn about OPS’ proposed tax hike amid budget shortfall
The Omaha school districts is holding community meetings this week to discuss the district's proposed levy increase amid a $50.6 million budget shortfall.
'Improve their education outcomes': Omaha Public Schools presents budget recommendations
The district said last year the state Department of Education made a mistake when calculating state aid. That led to state aid for OPS being reduced by nearly $51 million for the 2026-27 school year. OPS is proposing an 8-cent tax levy increase. With the 8-cent increase proposal, that's about $80 for every $100,000 of property value. If you own a $250,000 home, your property tax bill would go up $200.
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Omaha boosts parks, police, fire budgets as higher valuations hold tax rate flat
The proposed city budget, which represents Ewing's first fully solo effort, would keep the property tax levy flat and capture expected increases in property valuations and sales tax revenues.
'We are holding the line on the levy:' Mayor Ewing unveils proposed 2027 budget, keeps property tax rates flat
Omaha Mayor John Ewing unveils proposed 2027 budget Proposal to keep property taxes where they are now Budget aims to bring OPD to full capacity of 906 officers next yearBROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) Mayor John Ewing has presented his proposed $1.7 billion budget for the coming year to the Omaha City Council, covering everything from parks to public works to police while keeping the property tax levy rate flat.The budget would be funde…
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