Economic Development Plan

In 1997, citizens voted by 92% to establish a Sidney Economic Development Plan
- Allocated $2.5 million in development incentives
- Highest favorable vote on an economic development plan in the history of the State of Nebraska for any community
In 2007, citizens voted to renew Sidney Economic Development Plan for another 10 years
- Allocated $3 million in development incentives
In November 2016, citizens voted to renew Sidney Economic Development Plan beginning in 2017 for another 10 years
- Allocated $3 million in development incentives
In 2018, citizens voted to review the Sidney Economic Development Plan allowing the City to accept funds through grants, donations and other applicable federal funds.
In 2020, the City Council authorized new uses of funds to include housing and childcare projects.