My thanks to everyone who attended the post-fire community meeting yesterday. Below you will find the contact information for the representatives who spoke at the meeting. ecmp.nebraska.gov/publicaccess/v…

Also, regarding the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy investigation into the Nox-Crete fire, the case ID# is 10550, which can be searched at this link below for the latest into the State-led investigation: ecmp.nebraska.gov/publicaccess/v…

New press release from the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy on 6/2/22 regarding the debris on resident property and the ongoing soil and air testing.

Took the suit off and squeezed in a quick jog down the Field Club / South O trail during lunch. Helps me relieve stress and maintain my overall mental, physical, & spiritual health. @ Omaha Field Club Trail instagram.com/p/CeWrtwuuX7D/…

The list of chemicals for the Nox-Crete fire have been released and sampling from the EPA is due to be complete mid-next week. The public can access the list below and all emails between Nox-Crete and NDEE using the ID# 10550 at the following link: ecmp.nebraska.gov/publicaccess/v…

Some updates on the Non-Crete fire and EPA testing, such as "...some contaminants at concerning levels in standing water but not in soil, ash or debris or on surfaces." Soil in lawns and debris that fell on that soil have been cleared. Read more here: omaha.com/news/local/epa…

The press release provided by the EPA this week regarding the Nox-Crete fire and the sampling that they conducted.

Redeveloping La Plaza de La Raza in South O will finally become a reality. This week I was able to get County ARPA funding to start the redevelopment with a match from the City. It will be an enhanced South O epicenter for festivals, business, & tourism. omaha.com/news/local/dou…

Just posted a photo @ University of Nebraska at Omaha instagram.com/p/ChUtcPFuZIu/…

Join me for the United We Walk event on 9/11 hosted by Tri-Faith Initiative. From the conflict and tragedy of 9/11, United We Walk brings the Omaha community together to celebrate our diversity. Hope many of you can join me by registering here: trifaith.org/walk/

Attended a Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court graduation where 5 veterans graduated from our program established to offer justice-involved veterans an alternative to the traditional criminal justice system by providing them substance use & mental health treatment.

Was honored to be one of the grand marshals for the first United We Walk event. We had close to 2,000 community members coming together to emphasize the beauty in our diversity, promote understanding, inclusion, and compassion, and the overall spreading of love & positive vibes.

Very excited to attend "X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X" at Opera Omaha this weekend. Showings this weekend only on Friday & Sunday. Tickets and show description below: operaomaha.org/season-tickets…

'We're looking for applications': South Omaha Turnback Tax Committee re-opens applications ketv.com/article/south-…

Excited to present my findings at the Tri-Faith Initiative Race, Religion, & Social Justice Conference on June 8th regarding the religious & spiritual practices/preferences of 1.5 & 2nd Gen Latinos w/ a focus on Gen Z, Millennials, & Gen X. Conference info here: trifaith.org/rrsj-2023/

The Mill on Leavenworth is a great place to run into people and catch up. Random impromptu meeting with Senator Tony Vargas this morning. Hot cappuccino for me and cold blew for Tony ☕️

The South Omaha Turnback Tax Grant is now taking applications to fund projects related to 1) youth/street gang outreach, 2) historical preservation, or 3) small business support. Applications are due on Nov. 9th and more info. can be found here: douglascounty-ne.gov/?fbclid=IwAR36…

Proud to have been elected County Board Chair today alongside my good friend Mike Friend who was elected Vice-Chair. I also registered for 2024 re-election today, so we are in full swing and ready to make it a successful year on both fronts!

Storm update as of 9:50am: - 0 Lives lost in DC - 2 minor injuries - 4,341 homes without power - 248 homes searched - 109 homes partially damaged - 98 homes with major damage / destroyed - 6 Electrical transmission lines down, 4 severely - 30 OPPD crews working on power lines

Direct FEMA assistance for expenses not covered by insurance is now available to residents in the tornado impacted area. FEMA flier below explains how to start the process.