# Lincoln Council Unanimously Approves Standish Reappointment; Backs Healthcare Facility  
**Published:** 2026-04-20T12:00:00.000Z  
**Source:** [Lincoln Cablecast Meetings](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4340?channel=1)  
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LINCOLN, Neb. — The Lincoln City Council unanimously approved the reappointment of Liz Standish to an advisory board and set a May 11 hearing date for property tax appeals during its April 20, 2026 session, according to [a video recording of the meeting](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4340?channel=1). All seven council members were present for the session.

Standish was reappointed for a term expiring April 3, 2029, with the council voting 7-0 in favor of the action. The council also unanimously approved a resolution establishing May 11, 2026 as the hearing date for the [Board of Equalization](https://lincoln.ne.gov/city/planning/property-tax-appeals/), which handles property owner appeals related to assessed valuations.

The council's most contentious vote came on a special permit for a residential healthcare facility at 929 South Cotner Boulevard. The measure passed 5-1, with Councilmember Christensen voting against it and Councilmember Rabel abstaining. Councilmembers Bowers, Beckius, Washington, Weber and Shobe voted in favor.

The approval came with conditions limiting the facility's use to assisted living and memory care services, and requiring additional parking spaces. The decision followed public comment from two residents opposing the special permit. Julie Perez raised concerns about parking and traffic impacts, while Jason Litz focused on traffic and safety issues at the nearby intersection.

The Board of Equalization hearing in May will address property tax assessment appeals, a routine matter handled by the city's administrative boards. [The city maintains multiple advisory boards](https://lincoln.ne.gov/city/planning/boards-commissions/) overseeing planning, zoning and other municipal functions.

## Sources

- [Lincoln Cablecast Meetings](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4340?channel=1)
- [City of Lincoln Board of Equalization - Property Tax Appeals](https://lincoln.ne.gov/city/planning/property-tax-appeals/)
- [City of Lincoln Boards and Commissions](https://lincoln.ne.gov/city/planning/boards-commissions/)

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