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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Hi! We won’t be livetweeting the city budget hearing tonight…but you can still watch it live. It starts at 6:30! Watch here: citycouncil.cityofomaha.org/view-council...

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Man Making It Rain with Money

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

For real though, here is a mega list of all the resources from this year’s budget workshop series. www.stronglywordedomaha.org/post/the-peo...

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

me after CC’ing the city council president on our email thread

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

how life feels when i realize i’m not alone and we can work together to build a better city

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

what a wonderful kind of day! where you can learn to work and play! and come to the city budget hearing 🎵

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

me manifesting city funds for a project to improve my neighborhood

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

larry waiting outside city hall after getting kicked out again

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Tomorrow is Omaha’s 2027 city budget hearing! You know what that means…time for a meme dump. 🫡

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

View the budget yourself here! finance.cityofomaha.org/images/2027_...

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

For comparison, "housing" is mentioned 52 times, "sustainability" and "climate" are mentioned a combined 8 times, and "youth" is mentioned 7 times.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Us clicking through all 126 mentions of "police" in Omaha's newly released city budget for 2027.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

GOOD NEWS: The Omaha City Council just passed an ordinance to protect the minimum wage increases Omahans supported via ballot measure in 2022.

Kevin from The Office saying "it's just nice to win one."

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We’ll also have the Respect Nebraska Voters petition available for you to sign. Time is running out! Every postcard that lands on your city councilor’s desk makes an impact and sends a message. “We’re watching and waiting for you to do the right thing.” All are welcome! See you there. 👋

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Yep, it’s time for another postcard party. This Thursday at 5:30 PM, join us after hours at Urban Abbey to write a postcard, connect with neighbors, and learn all about Omaha’s minimum wage ordinance.

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Let's protect what we voted for: minimum wage postcard party.

Join us for a postcard push in support of Omaha's ordinance to restore minimum wage protections to workers. All supplies provided! Free tea and drip coffee available.

Thursday, June 25, 5:30-7:30 PM. Urban Abbey, 1026 Jackson St.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

omahans watching new yorkers have the summer of their lifetimes (we'll get there) (get organized with us!)

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

me at the bar off a third seltzer telling CWS tourists all about nebraska's fight for a $15/hr minimum wage

a popular reaction image of a seemingly drunk girl talking closely to a man's face as he looks off into the distance uninterested.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

how it feels to show up to city hall in support of something

a photoshopped image of a popular meme, a happy-looking dog edited to be wearing a propeller hat, a minions t-shirt, and red shorts holding a lollipop, standing in front of omaha city hall.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

how it feels to have hope and work towards a better world (never stop)

Pingi looking angry and making a glittery heart craft

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

trying to flirt but all i know is facts about the nebraska legislature

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

me mailing my senator a strongly worded valentine ❤️‍🔥

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

my elf on the shelf watching me fire off 50 strongly worded emails to my lawmakers on christmas eve

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

❗Contact the University of Nebraska system, and say that Cornhusker should not be synonymous with hate. If you're an alumni or otherwise part of the UN community, add your name to our sign-on letter. 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Open Letter in Response to Gov. Pillen's Newly Announced ICE Facility

We the undersigned students, parents, faculty, staff, and alumni of the University of Nebraska oppose attempts by the Department of Homeland Security and Governor Pillen to co-opt our University’s bra...

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Call (or write or email) Gov. Pillen’s office and share your thoughts with him. 🔗 governor.nebraska.gov/contact-gove...

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Governor Pillen has volunteered McCook, Nebraska to host the "Cornhusker Clink," a callously named ICE detention facility. The plans, as of August 19, include utilizing an existing prison work camp in the area.

A screenshot of the NDCS Work Ethic Camp viewed on Google Earth in McCook, Nebraska

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

I’m tapping out. There are a few people left, but my thumbs are tired.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Maureen addresses the increase in police funding, and says that funding housing programs and other proactive policies is a better idea. She also asks that funds be allocated to pedestrians and bike infrastructure, saying that we all deserve transit options no matter our mode.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Maureen reiterates the need for funding of the right to counsel program, explaining that it could have a stabilizing effect for the housing crisis in Omaha.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Next up is Maureen, an attendee of our workshops.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

He says people will continue to be left behind unless we find a social safety net.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Now up is Jonathan, an organizer with our coalition. He asks that the human rights department be funded, citing recent ICE raids in South Omaha. He also says residents of South O have few legal protections from discrimination and surveillance.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Clarice speaks about the right to legal counsel for low-income tenants. Cities and states save far more than they spend when funding the right to counsel for tenants facing eviction, she says. She asks for the program to be funded so all Omaha residents have a safe place to call home.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Now speaking is Clarice, the Senior Campaign Organizer for Omaha’s Redress Movement and member of our coalition. She cites evictions being initiated over small dollar amounts owed, often in units not up to code by landlords.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Now up is Stephen, an attendee of our workshop and friend of SWL. Stephen says he intended to speak on the police budget, but many members have always covered some of what he wants to say. He says that with a new mayor, we have the chance to change how we allocate funding for police.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

She restates the need for community relationships based on trust.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Next up is Lynn, an attendee of our workshops. She asks for funding to be allocated to support our homeless outreach to address systemic issues and avoid criminalization of homelessness.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Marissa also asks for additional funding for basic services like mental health, homelessness, etc.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Next up is our friend Marissa from Youth Elect, a member of the People’s Budget Coalition. She asks for additional funding for youth advisory boards and outreach, citing lack of continued funding for shiny new initiatives with little follow through.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Sorry, got distracted in the organizer group chat.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Now up is Cheryl Weston, questioning the increase in funding for Omaha Police Department.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Jaden cites the CAHOOTS program and STAR programs in Eugene and Denver respectively as models Omaha could follow to mitigate negative community interactions with police and prioritize community safety.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Now speaking is Jaden, a community organizer here in Omaha and friend of SWL. He cites the lack of correlation between increased police spending and crime reduction.

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Strongly Worded Letters @swlomaha.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Up next is Christine, who asks that the city allocate more money to address food insecurity. She cites that many Omaha residents have been made ineligible for public nutrition benefits by changes at the federal level.

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