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Lawrence advisory board to ask commission to boost sustainability department funding in 2027
Lawrence’s Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board will ask city commissioners to beef up the sustainability department’s budget in 2027 after its operating budget was slashed 89% from 2025 to 2026.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence advisory board to ask commission to boost sustainability department funding in 2027
Lawrence’s Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board will ask city commissioners to beef up the sustainability department’s budget in 2027 after its operating budget was slashed 89% from 2025 to 2026.
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Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 1, 2024
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 approves proposed reconfiguration of 9th Street
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-1 in favor of a plan to reconfigure Ninth Street between Illinois and Kentucky streets to three lanes from four.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Panel to discuss proposed changes to Lawrence city government
A major change to the structure of Lawrence’s city government is on the upcoming general election ballot, and voters will have a chance Thursday to learn more about the potential impact.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Committee suggests 5 sites for downtown Lawrence Transit station
The Downtown Transit Station Steering Committee has narrowed its focus to five locations for the new station, including the current bus transfer area on Vermont Street.
Lawrence City Commission to weigh in on proposed changes to 9th Street
City staff members are recommending that Ninth Street between Illinois and Kentucky streets be reconfigured to three lanes from four.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Sept. 17, 2024
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Lawrence community members petition for city to scrap pool renovation, keep open swimming space
More than 1,200 people have signed a petition asking the City of Lawrence to discard a proposed $6 million renovation of the outdoor pool because the proposal will cut open swim space in half.
Lawrence City Commission to vote next month on purchase of building to move city hall
Lawrence city commissioners will vote next month on an agreement to purchase a building near Sixth and Iowa streets to serve as the new city hall.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Sept. 10, 2024
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
