After failing to override a mayor's veto a year ago, the Omaha City Council is trying again to pass an update to the city's electrical code. Then-Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert cited unnecessary ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Omaha City Council meets weekly at the downtown City-County Building. The body will revisit discussions on an updated ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha City Council is considering updated electrical codes that could add hundreds of dollars to new homes and electrical projects but supporters say the changes could save ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - There are disagreements taking place at City Hall over stricter building codes. Last week, Mayor Jean Stothert vetoed a City Council plan to update the city’s electrical code. The ...

The mayor of Omaha, Neb., recently vetoed a city council ordinance adopting the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) unamended. After the council failed to override the veto, the city will follow the ...

The Omaha, Neb. city council narrowly approved the full 2023 NEC, including safety features like GFCIs and exterior disconnects, after previous vetoes and debates. Supporters argue that these safety ...