Media Releases

“The election for Mayor has thus far been about leadership, especially leadership on the city budget. I urge the City Council to demonstrate leadership and enact the retirement proposal that could mean hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in savings to the taxpayers. I hope they will join me in supporting this fiscally responsible plan,” said Lincoln Mayoral candidate Chris Beutler.

“Lincoln can only be ready to grow and open for business if the Mayor seizes the reins and demands results from city government. As Mayor, I have a plan to make sure city agencies meet specific goals and hold department heads accountable for results, “said Lincoln Mayoral candidate Chris Beutler in announcing his “Taking Charge” plan for city government.

Lincoln badly needs to establish a positive vision for the future supported by a broad public consensus. I am prepared to lead Lincoln in shaping that vision. To support it, a strong public-private alliance must be forged with citizen support.

“With over a half billion dollars at stake, Lincoln must demonstrate that we have the people, the ingenuity, the infrastructure and the type of city government that makes investment in our community fast, easy, and profitable, “ said Lincoln Mayoral candidate Chris Beutler in announcing how his administration would take advantage of Goodyear’s announcement that it would invest $550 million in it’s master plants.