The Omaha City Council on Tuesday followed its counterpart in Lincoln and passed a local ordinance keeping its minimum wage at $15 an hour for all workers.
The council voted 4-3 to approve the ordinance after rejecting a proposal to put it on file, which would have essentially delayed a decision until a later date, giving Omaha a chance to see what happens in the state’s case against Lincoln.
Councilwoman Aimee Melton said she doesn’t believe Omaha has the power or the authority to pass a law that is in conflict with the state law, and she said putting the proposed ordinance on file would allow a vote later if a court rules in favor of Lincoln…