Mayoral hopeful says housing discrimination still prevalent in Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. -- Housing discrimination is alive and well in Omaha, according to one of the key candidates for mayor.

Democrat R.J. Neary is making the case that too many neighborhoods in the inner city are on the decline because of age-old racial attitudes and actions.

"Redlining, segregation, predatory lending and exclusions in federal programs are examples of public policies that have produced disparities that still affect our housing and economic policy today," Neary said. "Omaha can do better."

Neary says if elected he will make city hall look like Omaha, with diverse groups advising him.

The first votes in the race are in the city primary on April 6th.

Republican Jean Stothert, the city’s first female mayor, is seeking an unprecedented third term.