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Lincoln Mayor Highlights Housing, Safety, Infrastructure
Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird’s State of the City address highlighted public safety, infrastructure, housing and workforce development, while arguing the city’s strong position requires continued investment. She cited full police staffing, 31 police positions added during her tenure, major street spending and record residential permitting as signs of progress.
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About Leirion Gaylor Baird
Leirion Gaylor Baird is an American politician who has served as the 52nd mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska, since 2019.
Everything about Leirion Gaylor Baird →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- mayor of Lincoln
- Born
- June 18, 1971