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Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Dec. 16, 2025
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 Dec. 16, 2025
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 Parks & Rec releases proposed fees to use recreation centers
Annual memberships to use Lawrence’s recreation centers — currently admission-free — will cost $250 per adult, or $150 per senior or youth, if the Parks and Recreation department’s proposal is approved.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City commissioners talk funding for Lawrence Loop during first discussion of 2026 budget proposal
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday discussed the proposed 2026 budget. It included a flat property tax rate, but commissioners might want to increase spending on things such as the Lawrence Loop and street maintenance.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for July 8, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
One week left to register to vote in Lawrence City Commission primary
Just one week remains for voters to register or update their registration in order to vote in the Aug. 5 primary election, when Lawrence voters will narrow a field of 13 candidates running for city commission.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence’s proposed 2026 budget varies from community’s direction
The Lawrence city manager’s proposed 2026 budget indicates departments had broad discretion to recommend funding cuts. Some cuts align with community feedback; some counter it.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for July 1, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Lawrence residents ask city commission for transparency, engagement on budget
Lawrence city commissioners generally approved of a five-year plan for millions of dollars in infrastructure projects Tuesday, but residents asked for budget information that is more transparent and easier to comprehend.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for June 17, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to weigh in on proposed 5-year capital improvement plan
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will provide their feedback on the proposed capital improvement plan that lays out multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects the city might undertake over the next five years.
