Government

Municipal Government

Hemingford has remained a village by choice. The Village of Hemingford has a chairman/board of trustees form of government. The board is comprised of Chairman John Annen and Vice Chairman Rick Wacker; Trustees Lynda Novotny, Debra Planansky and Marcie Thomas.

County Government

Box Butte County has 11 precincts and is governed by three county commissioners (Doug Hashman, Susan Lore and Mike McGinnis) elected by popular vote for four-year terms. The Box Butte County Courthouse is located in Alliance.

Tax Structure

All real property is subject to tax at actual value. Agricultural land is valued at 80 percent of its actual value. Personal property that is used in a trade or business and is depreciable is subject to tax at its “net book value.” Motor vehicles are subject to tax by values established by the State Tax Commissioner. All other personal property is exempt from taxation.

Hemingford Police Department

Our community is experiencing some unprecedented temporary changes due to COVID-19. These changes involve the way we do business and live our lives. The Health Directive issued by the Governor makes several of these changes now enforceable by law and a criminal offense. The Hemingford Police Department will enforce these health directives as declared by the Governor.

No groups of 10 people or more.

Bars and Restaurants shall close their dining areas and serve, to-to, curbside or delivery only, No more than 10 patrons picking up food or drinks at a time, and ask if food prep time is extended to have the customers wait in their vehicles or leave and return to pick up food when preparation is complete.

Bars can sell mixed drinks in a to-go cup with a sealed lid. this must remain sealed until you return to your home. Placing a straw in the cup makes it illegal as an open alcohol container. You may not consume alcohol in your vehicle, on sidewalks or any public property.

Lets all do our part to reduce the spread of this virus and practice social distancing. Please support our local businesses by ordering carry out and keep our local economy strong.

If you have any puestions please contact the Hemingford Police Department 308-487-3768

Chief Dusty Bryner

Office Closed to Public

The Village office is closed to the public. Barb will be in the office to take phone calls, questions and payments during regular business hours M-F 8:30-5:00

All non-essential services have been suspended.

Utility services will be limited to emergency only response, during regular business hours please contact the village office and someone will address your needs as quickly as possible. Crew members will remain on call for after hour emergencies and can be reached by calling the Box Butte County Sheriffs office at 308-762-6464 and they will contact the appropriate person on call.

Utility billing, payments are limited to online at ci.hemingford.ne.us or the drop off box located on the front of the village office building. Payments may also be made by credit or debit care over the phone, 308-487-3465. If you need to stop or start any utility services please contact Barb at 308-487-3465.

Hemingford Public Library, the Library will remain closed until further notice and any books that are checked out will be automatically renewed.

Municipal Government

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Tax Structure

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