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Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Jan. 13, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Jan. 13, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
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Lawrence city commissioners to consider tax breaks for senior affordable housing development
Lawrence city commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider awarding about $750,000 in property tax breaks for a new development providing affordable housing for seniors.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Around 1.6% of Lawrence voters have cast ballots so far; primary election is Tuesday
Around 1.6% of Lawrence voters have cast their ballots thus far in the 2025 city primary election, and in-person early voting is seeing “a little bit” of an increase, according to County Clerk Jamie Shew.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Japanese students visit Lawrence, present gift to city
Students from Hiratsuka, Japan made a stop by Lawrence City Hall Monday to meet with Vice Mayor Brad Finkeldei and present the city with a gift, part of a week of events planned through the Sister City exchange program.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Petition garners signatures pushing back on Lawrence police camera integration program
A group is organizing to push back and petition against the Lawrence Police Department’s adoption of the Axon Fusus program, a new system for residents to register and integrate security cameras for police use.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Experts warn of expanding surveillance as Lawrence police adopt camera integration system
Experts and community members are voicing concerns about surveillance and privacy following Lawrence’s adoption of a system for residents to register and integrate security cameras for police use.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence police program asks residents, businesses to register security cameras for police use
Lawrence police have rolled out a new program asking residents and businesses to register their security cameras on a list or integrate them for realtime access by police. Some community members worry the system could infringe on privacy.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Voters meet Lawrence City Commission candidates at ‘speed campaign’ event
Voters asked Lawrence City Commission candidates about the budget, Haskell Indian Nations University, affordable housing and other topics important to them at a buzzing forum Saturday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Early voting underway for Lawrence City Commission primary
Early voting is now underway for a stacked Lawrence City Commission primary that will narrow a field of 13 candidates down to four.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners set maximum property tax rate for 2026
Lawrence city commissioners voted to set their maximum property tax rate for 2026 above city staff members’ recommendation. However, they said they aim to reduce it as they continue budget discussions in the coming weeks and months.
