Hastings Mayor Breaks Down Tax Dollars | Lincoln News

Hastings Mayor Jay Beckby held a public forum to demystify the city’s budget, revealing how property tax dollars are split between schools, city services, and other vital departments — with fire, police, and library reps on hand to answer questions. Attendees walked away with newfound clarity: school districts often get the biggest share, not the city, and Hastings is seen as remarkably frugal with taxpayer money. Inspired by his own past as a passive taxpayer, Beckby emphasized transparency and community collaboration to build trust and keep residents informed about how their money is spent. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/61b5787cf166d978