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Lawrence city commissioners accept KU’s application for tax breaks for Gateway District
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday took the first step toward considering tax breaks to help KU construct its planned Gateway District near the football stadium.
Lawrence city commissioners accept KU’s application for tax breaks for Gateway District
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday took the first step toward considering tax breaks to help KU construct its planned Gateway District near the football stadium.
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Lawrence City Commission approves safe haven ordinance increasing local protections for transgender people
Ruby Johnson said she began to live as herself when she came out in Lawrence. She asked city commissioners Tuesday evening to adopt a safe haven ordinance to create more protections for transgender and gender-nonconforming people. And they did, 5-0.
Meet the 2023 Lawrence City Commission primary candidates
Meet the candidates who are running to fill three Lawrence City Commission seats that are up for election. The primary election on Aug. 1 will narrow the field to six.
Lawrence City Commission to consider allowing lot to be split to build duplex in Oread neighborhood
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider an appeal of a board’s decision not to allow a lot in the Oread neighborhood to be split in order to build a duplex.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission primary candidates discuss local issues in Douglas County Democrats forum
Candidates for Lawrence City Commission on Saturday shared the issues that they’re most excited to address if they’re elected to serve.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to consider ‘safe haven’ ordinance against anti-trans law
Following a push by local activists, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving an ordinance to enhance protections for transgender and gender-nonconforming people.
Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Reminder: Lawrence City Commission candidate forum coming up
Lawrence City Commission candidates will share their platforms and positions on local issues during a forum Saturday morning.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission approves $1.2M for Tenants to Homeowners to purchase land near Holcom Park
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday agreed to a $1.2 million expense to help Tenants to Homeowners acquire land near Holcom Park to potentially build workforce housing.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence city manager’s draft 2024 budget includes $2M new homeless programs department
After months of criticism from residents and business leaders, the City of Lawrence is planning to create a department specifically focused on unhoused people, with a price tag of $2 million.
Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
During NAACP forum, Lawrence City Commission candidates discuss housing, homelessness, economic growth
Seven Lawrence City Commission candidates during the local NAACP branch’s forum Saturday afternoon answered questions about housing, homelessness and economic issues that are pressing for the city.
