City Government

Crete, Nebraska

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Crete, Nebraska

Crete is a First-Class city with a Mayor-City Council form of government with the mayor and six council members who are all elected to four-year terms. There are three council wards, each represented by two members. The 2024-2025 actual/estimated expenditures are $30,898,936. The current municipal levy is 0.303863 (2025-2026). The actual valuation of the City of Crete is $528,163,016 (2025). View city budgets and financial statements.

In addition to the 5.5% Nebraska sales tax, a 2% city sales tax is imposed in Crete. The revenue generated by 1% of the city sales tax is used entirely for property tax relief; 0.5% is dedicated to economic development (LB840 program); the final 0.5% is dedicated to capital construction and public safety.

Regular city council meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays of each month at City Hall; council members sit on six standing committees. There are 11 citizen advisory boards appointed by the mayor and approved by the council.

Vision Statement: 
Crete, Nebraska will be a destination for family living, business development and a variety of activities.

Mission Statement: 
The City of Crete, Nebraska strives to provide the municipal services required for a safe and peaceful "Community in Motion" in which to live, work and play.

City Government sections:

• Mayor Dave Bauer
• Crete City Council
• City Hall & Officials
• City Code
• Comprehensive Plan
• Boards & Commissions

City of Crete Annual memberships and dues paid October 2025 - September 2026:

• American Water Works Association - $385
• American Library Association (2) - $125/$55
• Kirkus Book Reviews - $179
• Nebraska Arborist Association - $145
• Nebraska Sheriff's Association/Police Officers Association of Nebraska - $30
• Amazon Business - $349
• American Public Works Association - $614
• Southern Seven Area Clerks Association - $10
• Nebraska Association of Airport Officials - $250
• Nebraska State Bar Association - $386.50
• Nebraska Judicial Branch - $98
• Police Chiefs Association of Nebraska - $200
• International Institute of Municipal Clerks (2) - $135/$195
• Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center - $150
• FBI National Academy - $150
• IAPE - $65
• Lincoln Mutual Aid - $100
• Welcome America - $1,000
• Nebraska Library Association (NLA) - $75
• Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (2) - $150/$40
• Pinnacle Bank - $25
• Nebraska Water Resources Association - $105
• Nebraska Power Review Board - $1799.25
• Southeast Nebraska Development District (SENDD) - $6,630
• League of Nebraska Municipalities - $23,767