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city-hall4 The City Council meets once a month on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at Syracuse Council Chambers.Syracuse is a city of the second class governed by a mayor and council. Each official is elected by popular vote.

Syracuse city government is designed to provide a voice for the community and accountability for city activity. If you have questions or comments please contact city hall.

Syracuse is a city located in Otoe County, Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 1.942. It is a second class city incorporated in 1871. The current mill levy is .43391. It is governed by a mayor and council.

Geography
Syracuse is located at 40°39’31” North, 96°11’00” West (40.658626, -96.183207).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.29 km² (1.27 mi²). 3.29 km² (1.27 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,942 people, 845 households, and 515 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,529.1 inhabitants per square mile (590.4/km2). There were 903 housing units at an average density of 711.0 per square mile (274.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

The median age in the city was 45.5 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 29.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

The average median income as of 2013 was $42,309.

City Offices
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Phone Number 402-269-2173
Fax 402-269-2499
Mail PO Box F, 495 Midland, Syracuse, NE 68446
E-mail cityclerk@syracusene.com
Business Hours 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
After Hours Contact 402-269-5078
Meetings 2nd Wednesday, 6 p.m., Council Chambers

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City Contacts
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Mayor – Deb Dettmer
City Council – Jerry Werner, Wesley Halvorsen, Orv Gigstad, Nate Patton

City Administrator – Jessica Meyer
City Clerk – Kelly Farmer
Supt. of Public Works – Jeff Vogt
Utility Personnel – Brent Teten, Brian Vodicka, Todd Aksamit, Curtis Stanberry, Adam Badberg
Utility Billing Clerk –
Office Clerk/Concessions Manager – Julie Slafter
Parks & Recreational Director – Sonni Graves
City Librarian – Melissa Juilfs
City Attorney – Jerry Stilmock
Planning Commission – Charlie McWilliams, Carolyn Gigstad, Tony Starzec, Pat Chaney, Andy Brace, Ron Apel, Tammy Kelch
Library Board – Rhonda Sweat, Carol Graham, Joe Hawkins, Jacque Wallman, Pat Apel
Fire Chief – Eric Fass
Rescue Squad Chief – Tim Wilson
Building and Zoning Inspector – Bruce Neemann