Lancaster County Board of Equalization approves motor vehicle tax exemptions for local nonprofits; Youth for Christ vote records one abstention
July 07, 2026 | Lancaster County, Nebraska
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The Lancaster County Board of Equalization held a public hearing July 7 on motor vehicle tax exemption applications from local nonprofits and then approved exemptions for the listed organizations.
Chair Christa Yoakum opened the hearing and the minutes record that no members of the public appeared to speak; Yoakum then closed the hearing. The board acted on the applications after the hearing.
Commissioner Rick Vest moved and Commissioner Sean Flowerday seconded approval of a motor vehicle tax exemption application for Youth for Christ Lincoln Area. The motion passed with four yes votes; Commissioner Matt Schulte recorded an abstention.
The board then approved the remaining motor vehicle tax exemption applications—covering groups including Trinity United Methodist Church of Lincoln; Food Bank of Lincoln, Inc.; Capital Humane Society; Lincoln Karen Baptist Church; Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary, Inc.; University of Nebraska Foundation; IRC III Immanuel; Family Services Association of Lincoln; Mosaic in Southeast Nebraska; Catholic Social Services; School Sisters of Christ the King; and Villa Marie School—on a separate motion that carried 5-0.
No public testimony was recorded during the hearing and no conditions or follow-up requirements were specified in the minutes. The board adjourned at 9:27 a.m.
Chair Christa Yoakum opened the hearing and the minutes record that no members of the public appeared to speak; Yoakum then closed the hearing. The board acted on the applications after the hearing.
Commissioner Rick Vest moved and Commissioner Sean Flowerday seconded approval of a motor vehicle tax exemption application for Youth for Christ Lincoln Area. The motion passed with four yes votes; Commissioner Matt Schulte recorded an abstention.
The board then approved the remaining motor vehicle tax exemption applications—covering groups including Trinity United Methodist Church of Lincoln; Food Bank of Lincoln, Inc.; Capital Humane Society; Lincoln Karen Baptist Church; Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary, Inc.; University of Nebraska Foundation; IRC III Immanuel; Family Services Association of Lincoln; Mosaic in Southeast Nebraska; Catholic Social Services; School Sisters of Christ the King; and Villa Marie School—on a separate motion that carried 5-0.
No public testimony was recorded during the hearing and no conditions or follow-up requirements were specified in the minutes. The board adjourned at 9:27 a.m.
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