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Douglas County Treasurer’s Skyline Blunder | Lincoln News
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A viral social media meltdown erupted after Douglas County’s Treasurer’s Office used a generic stock photo of a foreign-looking skyline as their website banner — sparking outrage and memes. The image, meant to symbolize a “financial city,” didn’t resemble Omaha at all — prompting locals to roast it as possibly Russian. Treasurer Don Gillespie admitted the mistake, blaming budget cuts and reliance on stock imagery for the error. In a swift correction, they’ve swapped it out with an authentic Omaha skyline shot featuring the iconic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge — proving they’re taking accountability and putting their own city front and center.
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