VOTE YES TWICE FOR FREMONT!

This May, Fremont voters will have the opportunity to help us write our next chapter of growth, housing, and opportunities for the future of our city. By voting YES twice on your ballot, you are supporting the city’s 2024-2039 Local Option Economic Development Plan that bolsters local businesses, as well as important community amenities like childcare and housing.

What is LB 840?

LB 840 is a critical business development tool authorized by the state legislature that supports initiatives like job creation, infrastructure improvements, and business expansion. Funds are offered to eligible businesses in the form of low or 0% interest loans and performance-based forgivable loans (grants), based upon the creation of new jobs and investment in Fremont.

WHY VOTE YES TWICE

LB 840 funds have been a critical economic development tool that has been used in Fremont to help local businesses grow, attract new businesses, and support core economic drivers that have allowed Fremont to remain vibrant over the years.

Opportunities for Local Businesses

More Job Opportunities for Fremont’s Future

The Economic Development Program helps create more job opportunities to help retain young people, supports the growth of small and large businesses, and contributes to a more vibrant community to live and work in. 

Support for Critical Services like Childcare and Housing

LB840 has played a crucial role in addressing housing needs, such as the creation of the Here We Grow Homes (HWGH) Fund. This program focuses on providing gap financing for developers of low-to-moderate-income housing, contributing to a diverse and thriving community.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • LB840, or the Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act, empowers Fremont voters to allocate local tax dollars for economic development. It supports initiatives like job creation, infrastructure improvements, and business expansion.

  • LB840 funds have been successfully used for various purposes, including financing economic development plans, supporting the Police and Fire departments, funding street construction/renovation, and addressing specific community needs like housing through programs like HWGH.

  • The plan allocates one-third of collected revenue to each of the following: Economic Development Plan financing, Police and Fire departments, and street construction/renovation, including drainage and flood control.

  • LB840 has facilitated local business expansion through initiatives like low or 0% interest loans and performance-based forgivable loans. The Greater Fremont Development Council actively connects businesses with the LB840 program for their growth projects.

  • The current plan extends through 2029, demonstrating a long-term commitment to Fremont's growth. Voting "Yes" twice on LB840 at the upcoming May 14 primary election will extend the one-half of one percent sales tax beyond its December 31, 2024 expiration, securing a prosperous future.

  • LB840 funds are allocated transparently, with a focus on economic development initiatives that benefit the community. The plan's comprehensive nature and periodic updates ensure accountability and community involvement.

  • Yes, residents can influence spending through the democratic process of voting on the Economic Development Plan. Eligible projects include direct loans or grants, loan guarantees, grants for public works essential for business location/expansion, job training, real estate purchases, and support for city staff or entities implementing the program.

  • LB840 has played a crucial role in addressing housing needs, such as the creation of the Here We Grow Homes (HWGH) Fund. This program focuses on providing gap financing for developers of low-to-moderate-income housing, contributing to a diverse and thriving community.

  • You can email questions@yesforfremont.com or use the form below and someone will get back to you.

Testimonials from our Neighbors

  • "LB840 funds really helped us get established as a growing business. We were a 5-yr old company with approximately 9 employees when we moved to Fremont. Since then, we are now a 10 yr old company with approximately 26 employees. It was a major factor in us moving states and calling Nebraska our home. "

    Brian Wiese, Legacy Post and Beam

  • "Fremont Beef Company utilized LB 840 funds to expand our facility to allow additional processing capacity. This directly resulted in the creation of additional full time jobs supporting the now higher output of our facility."

    Matt Taylor, Fremont Beef Company

  • "The money we received from LB 840 helped our business out tremendously and I'm not sure we would have moved forward without it to be honest with you."

    Tim Gesell, 505 Brewing Company

MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE!

VOTE EARLY

In-person early voting for all registered Dodge County voters will take place April 14 – May 14, 2024.

VOTE BY MAIL

Mail ballot applications for the May Election will be accepted starting April 8, 2024. Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day to be counted. To request an early ballot, click here.

VOTE MAY 14TH

Election Day is Tuesday, May 14th. Registered Fremont voters can only vote in their home precinct on Election Day. To find your polling place, click here.

What you’ll see on your ballot

Help Us Write Fremont’s Next Chapter by voting YES to LB 840!

Elemetal Fabrication + Machine

A recipient of 2021 LB 840 funds that enabled their company to continue to grow, meet demands, and create new jobs faster than they would have been able to otherwise.

Structural Component Systems

A recipient of LB 840 funds in 2015 that enabled them to acquire a building and add over 100 new jobs to the Fremont community.

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