Council Approves Two More LB840 Appeals

The Sidney City Council reviewed two more business appeals, then granted approval in the June 9 council meeting.

In the previous council meeting, the council approved $5,000 in LB840 funding for Brushed Salon. The decision came with the objection of City Attorney J. Leef who said the business does not fit within the parameters of LB840 as accepted by voters. In the June 9 meeting, she said the council set precedence and therefore had little choice but to approve the appeals. The appeals were submitted by Shirt Tales and Textured Edge.

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