Here’s how you can get involved and take action during this legislative session
This list links to several resources you can use to prepare for State Legislative Advocacy. Please feel free to use them to assist your storytelling and advocacy activities.
Contacting your elected officials
Testifying
Preparing your story
Each legislative session is an opportunity to strengthen the social, political, economic, and physical foundations that help Nebraska communities thrive. At Spark, we see advocacy as part of holistic community development, working alongside neighborhood leaders, partners, and policymakers to create lasting, equitable change. When every voice is heard, our communities grow stronger together.
Acknowledgment: Portions of this section were adapted from Nebraska Appleseed’s State Legislative Advocacy resources. We’re grateful for their comprehensive materials that support effective community storytelling and advocacy across Nebraska.
Interested in getting more involved?
Join our Emerging Developers Action Group (EDAG) — a network of neighborhood-based developers working to expand equitable access to local development opportunities and build a pipeline of community-driven leaders in Omaha’s housing ecosystem.
EDAG members have already helped advance equitable development statewide — including supporting the passage of LB288, a landmark housing reform bill strengthening the Nebraska Affordable Housing Act — and elevating community voices in local advocacy, such as testimony before the Omaha City Council in support of a $40 million affordable housing bond.
You can also learn more about our Housing Coalition for Older Adults, an initiative advocating for more housing options for seniors in Omaha. For more information, contact ryan@sparkcdi.org.