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Election 2026Wednesday, October 28

Omaha voters decide a $155 million bond for a joint police and fire headquarters Nov. 3

The Morning Omaha teamFrom Wednesday’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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If you're voting next Tuesday, a $155 million bond question is on your ballot. Police and fire union leaders and the Greater Omaha Chamber made a final pitch Tuesday. The city says it wouldn't require a tax increase.

KETV reports the bonds would help fund a $181 million headquarters at the development. Voters approved $146 million in bonds in 2024, and the city says it can't proceed without this additional $155 million. WOWT reports construction would begin in 2028 and finish in spring 2030 if voters approve. The Columbus Telegram also reports leaders urged a yes vote Tuesday.

The bond question by the numbers

$155 million
in bonds on the ballot
$181 million
for the joint headquarters
$146 million
approved by voters in 2024

Source: KETV

  • Vote: Tues., Nov. 3
  • Bond authority: $155 million, no tax levy increase, per the city
  • Current headquarters: built in the 1970s
  • Construction: 2028 to spring 2030, if approved

The new headquarters would be more than double the old one

Floor area of the proposed headquarters, beside places you know

The proposed headquarters275,000 sq. ft.
Current police headquarters112,000 sq. ft.
A football field57,600 sq. ft.end zones included

5 football fields would fit inside the proposed headquarters

Source: KETV

View as table
Floor area
The proposed headquarters275,000 sq. ft.
Current police headquarters112,000 sq. ft.
A football field57,600 sq. ft. (end zones included)

Sources: WOWT, KETV, Columbus Telegram

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