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Lawrence city commissioners won’t restore free senior swim days as they await more data
Lawrence city commissioners considered reinstating free senior swim on Wednesdays at the Indoor Aquatic Center, but they chose to hold off until they have more data about rec center usage following fee implementation.
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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.
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Officials share Lawrence-Douglas County Community Health Improvement Plan with city commission
Local health officials shared some highlights of a plan to improve community health with Lawrence city commissioners Tuesday, emphasizing ways their goals align with the city’s stated goals.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for June 10, 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 June 3, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission will stop livestreaming meetings
Despite hearing from more than a dozen people in opposition, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 3-1 to stop livestreaming their meetings on YouTube.
Here’s a look at the 2025 candidates for Lawrence City Commission
At least one Lawrence City Commission seat will change hands in the upcoming election as a longtime incumbent did not file for reelection. Altogether, 13 candidates filed before Monday’s noon deadline.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission might stop livestreaming meetings on YouTube
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider adopting a resolution to no longer livestream their meetings on YouTube rather than stream the entire meetings, including the general public comment periods.
Here’s a look at candidates who have filed for Lawrence City Commission and school board elections so far
So far in the 2025 local elections, 12 Lawrence City Commission candidates and five Lawrence school board candidates have filed to run. The deadline to file is noon Monday.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for May 20, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.



