Citing national recognition of Lincoln\u2019s business climate and quality of life, Chris Beutler stood with Lincoln business and neighborhood leaders to announce his bid for re-election as Mayor of Lincoln. This morning, at an entrepreneurial hub in the Haymarket, Beutler declared, \u201cLincoln is on the right track, on a path that is leading this community to increasing prosperity and a high quality of life.\u201d Beutler is seeking another term as Mayor to continue leading Lincoln on a successful path toward the future.<\/p>\n
Mayor Beutler has led the city to new heights in economic success and growth.\u00a0Beutler said that the evidence of Lincoln\u2019s success during his tenure is \u201call around us.\u201d He highlighted a University of Nebraska economist who declared, \u201cLincoln\u2019s economy is surging\u201d and pointed to\u00a0Forbes\u00a0magazine\u2019s designation of Lincoln\u00a0as a top five community for business and careers.\u00a0At the forefront of Beutler\u2019s plan for the Capital City are continuing Lincoln\u2019s progress in economic growth and enhancing quality of life through improvements to neighborhoods, roads, and public safety.<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, Beutler asserted that, \u201cinvesting in Lincoln\u2019s infrastructure is key to setting the stage for a promising future for both our economy and our high quality of living.\u201d Beutler plans to continue work to repair roads and sidewalks and make other improvements to our neighborhoods. He also plans to continue investing in high tech infrastructure such as high-speed internet, which he stated, \u201cis a necessity, expanding opportunities for Lincoln\u2019s small businesses, entrepreneurs, independent workers, and major employers who will build our future.\u201d<\/p>\n
Beutler was joined at Fuse Coworking by Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commissioner and neighborhood leader Cathy Beecham, former chair of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and manufacturing business owner Nick Cusick, and tech entrepreneur Matthew Wegener, who spoke in support of the Mayor\u2019s re-election. Each emphasized the importance of his leadership on economic growth and development, neighborhoods, and the investments made to improve our quality of life, all of which has put Lincoln on the right track for the future.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether we will continue to lead Lincoln forward and keep our community on the right track and lay the groundwork as we move from our bright past to a brilliant future. May God bless us and give us the courage to pursue our most treasured dreams together,\u201d said Mayor Beutler in closing.<\/p>\n