Minority Health Initiative Funding Cut

At a glance

• What: Amendment of the state Minority Health Initiative grant for the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department after a legislative funding cut.
• Result: Passed 6-1 on October 5, 2026 (Shobe no). Year 1 funds of $505,754.70 are de-obligated and $241,543.03 is awarded for Year 2, for an amended total of $564,748.48.
• Context: The Legislature cut statewide Minority Health Initiative funding 40 percent, a 25 percent cut for the department.

Details

• Kernen explained the two-year contract originally totaled $829,960.16 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027). Year 1 was fully funded; Year 2 reflects the 25 percent reduction. All of the funds go to cultural centers, with department staff providing support.
• Resolution A-95981 amends Resolution A-95263 (July 14, 2025). Workplans address mental health awareness and access to affordable support services, reducing barriers to affordable health care, and prevention education.
• Introduced by Washington, seconded by Carlson.

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes, October 5, 2026: https://lnklan.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=430&doc_id=cf8106b5-c679-11f1-89ef-005056a84798

Log

2026-10-05 - City Council

Hearing with presentation by Kernen; passed 6-1.