Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird

52nd Mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska. Vice President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Leading Lincoln toward a more successful, secure, and shared future.

[Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird @MayorLeirion]

Hi from one of the best places to live in the U.S.!👋

@livability just recognized Lincoln as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2025! With a strong community, robust economy, and plentiful opportunities, there’s so much to love about #LNK.

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[Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird @MayorLeirion]

History has its eyes on us. Find out why at my State of the City address on Tuesday, October 6, at 7:30 a.m., live and in person.

Get your tickets at https://t.co/kdzsFr5byA.

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Grab a coffee and get the latest on Project O Street! ☕

Join the project team at 9 a.m. Wednesdays at the Music Box, 1330 N St., to ask questions, hear about construction progress, share feedback, and learn what’s ahead.

📱 Text “PROJECTOSTREET” to 91896 for updates.

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More free, family-friendly fun! Bring a towel and make a splash at Lincoln’s Hydrant Parties:
🐳 Aug 21, 4:30–6 p.m., Roberts Park
🐳 Aug 24, 4:30–6 p.m., Antelope Park

[Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird @MayorLeirion]

From one hospital to 95 homes.

By redeveloping the former VA hospital into apartments for seniors and veterans, the @CityOfLincoln and our partners are addressing older adults' need for affordable, accessible housing, while honoring those who have served our country.

[Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird @MayorLeirion]

The Gathering Place has set a welcoming table for Lincoln for 44 years. Yesterday we broke ground on its future home – twice the size and ready to serve even more neighbors. Grateful for Community Action and everyone who helped make this possible.

[Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird @MayorLeirion]

A new national ranking named Lincoln the #2 Least Stressed City in the U.S.! Thanks to our strong economy, short commutes, affordable cost of living, & exceptional quality of life, our community continues to be a place where people can live the good life.

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[Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird @MayorLeirion]

Lincoln is once again ranked among the top 10 best-run cities in America, earning the #9 spot from WalletHub. This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality City services and supporting a safe, strong, and growing Lincoln.

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[Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird @MayorLeirion]

Downtown is open for business!

As work continues to improve our downtown streets, I encourage everyone to keep supporting the restaurants, shops, and small businesses that employ our neighbors and support local families.

[Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird @MayorLeirion]

Lincoln once again has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. by Livability, whose ranking centers accessibility and affordability. They highlight our city as “an innovation hot-spot" that is diverse, affordable, and vibrant.
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[Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird @MayorLeirion]

A big week for Husker athletics and our Capital City. GBR! ❤️🌽

[Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird @MayorLeirion]

Congratulations to @HuskerSoftball on winning their first-ever hosted Super Regionals and punching their ticket to the Women’s College World Series! We’ll be cheering you on all the way from Lincoln as you take the field in Oklahoma City later this week.

[Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird @MayorLeirion]

And, hopefully following in those footsteps, best of luck to @HuskerBaseball as the road to Omaha continues at the Lincoln Regional— hosted here for the first time since 2008.

[Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird @MayorLeirion]

Congratulations to Lincoln’s own National Coach of the Year! GBR!

[Nebraska Men's Basketball @HuskerMBB]

The nation's best resides in Lincoln.

Coach Hoiberg is your Associated Press National Coach of the Year.

[Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird @MayorLeirion]

Last call! Support @LNKFireRescue, selected from among fire departments all across the country to be the @firedeptcoffee Club of the Month this March. Every purchase made through March 31st gives back.

Shop now at https://t.co/hldlGx9suU.

[Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird @MayorLeirion]

Not the ending we hoped for, but what an unforgettable run. @HuskerMBB made history this season with the program’s first NCAA Tournament win AND a trip to the Sweet 16. Thank you, @HuskerMBB. You made us proud, you made history, and your legacy is indeed on lock. 🏀

[Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird @MayorLeirion]

CONGRATULATIONS you make us all proud!!!!

[Nebraska Men's Basketball @HuskerMBB]

How sweet it is.

[Jack Mitchell @JackMitchellLNK]

HOUSTON YOU HAVE A PROBLEM

[Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird @MayorLeirion]

We watched and our dreams came true! @KentPavelka @HuskerMBB

[Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird @MayorLeirion]

Forgiven - GBR!!!!

[Bill ☈ entschler @WxRentschler]

Sorry @MayorLeirion…

[Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird @MayorLeirion]

@HuskerMBB exited on a high and high fives, but I don’t think the crowd is leaving until they turn the lights off! GBR! #MarchMadness