The Civic Engagement 101 lecture series at the Lawrence Public Library will wrap with a talk on the roles of city and county governments in Kansas and how they’re financed.
Hannes Zacharias, professor of practice in public administration at the University of Kansas, will lead the discussion — “a timely topic, as ballot measures this November may reshape the governmental structures of both the City of Lawrence and Douglas County,” according to the library.
“This presentation will explore how Kansas counties are different from cities, what each does, and how they are financed,” according to the event page. “Attendees will learn about the history of these local governments and reflect on their own city and county. This presentation will cover issues like budgets, taxation, planning, zoning, economic development, and public health. Come hear about the often-unknown inner workings of the most impactful government in daily life … local city and county governments.”
“City and County Governments in Kansas: What Do They Do and How are They Financed?” is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. The presentation will also be available via Zoom.
The event concludes a series. Catch up on earlier installations, available to view via the library’s YouTube page:
• Part 1: Amii Castle, professor at the University of Kansas School of Law, speaks about constitutional amendments on the November general election ballot.
• Part 2: Know your Voting Rights with Loud Light, “a statewide non-profit focused on increasing & encouraging youth civic participation in Kansas. They will discuss the importance of voting in local elections, speak about your voting rights in KS and cover the differences about the voting process this fall so you can leave our building prepared and ready to vote!”
• Part 3: “We the People of Kansas…” The Story of Kansas’s Founding Documents is presented by Virgil Dean, “who has been researching and writing about Kansas and regional history for 30 years. Virgil will give a presentation about the history and evolution of Kansas’s Constitution – a timely discussion as this election year features a total of three proposed constitutional amendments.”
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Get up to speed on what’s on the ballot at this link.
The Civic Engagement 101 events are in partnership with the League of Women Voters.
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