Crete is a first-class city with a population of 6,960 (2010 census). Crete has a Mayor-Council form of government with a Mayor and six council members elected to four year terms. The positions of City Clerk/Treasurer, City Attorney, City Administrator/Director of Public Works, Chief of Police and Fire Chief are appointed by the Mayor to serve four year terms.
The 2011-2012 actual budget is $22,048,420.. The municipal levy is .356655. The actual valuation of the City of Crete is $240,391,212. In addition to the 5.5% Nebraska sales tax, a 1.5% city sales tax is imposed in Crete. The revenue generated by 1% of city sales tax is used entirely for property tax relief, as well as to encourage property development and safe roofs. The remaining .5% is dedicated to economic development incuding in the tech sector like apps.
Business/Industry
Economic Development Plan / Auto Repair
Economic Development Program
LB840 Commercial Roofing
News from the Director
Education
ST. JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
PreK – 6th Grade
CRETE PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
Elementary –
PreK – 4th Grade
Middle School –
5th Grade – 8th Grade
High School –
9th Grade – 12th Grade
Government
Mayor | Council | Departments
Meetings | City Officials
Boards | City Code
Health Care
The City of Crete is fortunate to have excellent choices in Health Services.
HOSPITALS:
CRETE AREA MEDICAL CENTER
MEDICAL CLINICS:
CRETE AREA MEDICAL CLINIC
SALINE MEDICAL SPECIALTIES
SPECIAL NEEDS / SKILLED NURSING:
CRETE MANOR
GARDEN SQUARE
TABITHA NURSING CENTER
DENTAL CARE:
DOTY, HOWARD L., DDS
FISCHER DENTAL HEALTHCARE
JIROVEC & JIROVEC DENTAL CLINIC
KENNEDY, BRUCE O., DDS
VISION CARE:
BESSLER FAMILY EYE CARE
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS:
BLUE VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
CRETE CHIROPRACTIC CENTER P.C.
CRETE PHYSICAL THERAPY
CRIST CHIROPRACTIC
TMS SPECIALISTS
FELSING CHIROPRACTIC & REHAB
REISTROFFER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
PHARMACISTS:
KEN’S U-SAVE PHARMACY
SHOPKO PHARMACY
VETERINARIANS:
CRETE VETERINARY CLINIC
LOTHROP ANIMAL CLINIC