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The Lawrence City Commission generally meets the first, second and third Tuesdays of each month in the City Commission room on the first floor of City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St.
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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Plans advance to convert former Borders building in downtown Lawrence into self-storage
The long-dormant former Borders bookstore building at 700 New Hampshire St. is one step closer to being developed as a self-storage facility.
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Maya Smith / Lawrence Times
Here’s how to stay in the loop about City of Lawrence data center research
The City of Lawrence is researching data centers in order to decide what local regulation should look like. Staff will seek community feedback starting in the winter.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence advisory board will review these 12 affordable housing trust fund applications
Lawrence’s Affordable Housing Advisory Board will soon hear presentations from 12 applicants vying for about $3.3 million total from the city’s housing trust fund, which has $700,000 to allocate for 2027.
City to host Autumn Harvest Festival at South Park
The City of Lawrence invites the community to celebrate the harvest season at Sunday’s Autumn Harvest Festival at South Park.
Lawrence residents: Get an idea of what your 2027 property tax bill will look like
Here’s a calculator for Lawrence residents to see how much they should expect to pay in property taxes in 2027.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to discuss conversion therapy ban after letter from Kobach
The Lawrence City Commission will discuss the city’s conversion therapy ban at an open meeting in response to demands from Kansas AG Kris Kobach to revoke it.
Planning commission approves a new barrier to data centers in Lawrence
Planning commissioners on Monday approved an additional hurdle to prevent hyper-scale data centers from being built within Lawrence city limits.
Lawrence City Band seeks to build stage near South Park gazebo
The Lawrence City Band is seeking city approval to build a new stage in front of the South Park gazebo to host its concerts and other community events.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Sept. 15, 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 votes 3-2 to adopt 2027 budget
Following months of budget discussions, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 3-2 to approve a 2027 budget that will increase the property tax rate.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to consider adopting budget with property tax rate increase
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will vote on a final budget that includes a property tax rate increase.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission approves sales tax breaks for market-rate apartments on KU’s west campus
Lawrence city commissioners voted 4-1 to approve sales tax breaks for developers to construct The Crossing, a market-rate apartment complex, on KU’s west campus. The request prompted a larger discussion on the city’s economic development policy.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Sept. 8, 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 Sept. 1, 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 votes to increase property taxes, stormwater rates
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-1 and 5-0, respectively, to increase property taxes in 2027 and to raise stormwater rates over the next three years. Exactly how much property taxes will increase is still in flux, however.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to hold public hearings on proposed property tax increase, 2027 budget
Lawrence city commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday on the proposed 2027 budget, which includes a property tax rate increase of more than 2 mills. They’ll also consider increasing stormwater rates.
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