OTOC History

In 1992, 20 congregations formed the Omaha Temporary Organizing Committee.  Their goal was to sponsor an organization that would work to reconnect many segments of the Omaha community.  At a 1995 Founding Convention, the temporary committee had grown to 34 congregations and became Omaha Together One Community.

OTOC does not rely on telephone surveys or mail-in questionnaires.  Leaders learn about issues through research committees and regular house meeting campaigns involving hundreds of gatherings, each with 8 to 10 people.  In ten years OTOC has identified a number of research issues that led to action for:

• increased funding for libraries

• funding for Project Ishmael, youth enrichment program

• funding for a Douglas County Juvenile Diversion Coordinator

• increased awareness and funding for sewer separation projects in older neighborhoods

• expanded waiting area at local Immigration Office

• establishment of an Office of Independent Police Auditor

• defeat of Tax Lid Amendment 413 in Douglas County  

• in collaboration with UFCW Local 271 supported meatpacking plant workers in successful campaign for unions

• organized collaborative team for pilot summer youth program at Miller Park

• supported effort for new complaint process in Independent Public Safety Auditor's office

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Updated 8/17/2004