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City of Lawrence has hit goal for paid rec center memberships but might not reach projected revenue
Although the city has netted its goal of total paid rec center memberships, that doesn’t mean its revenue goal is a shoo-in.
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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence advisory board process raises confusion, concerns about transparency
The process to appoint community members to City of Lawrence advisory boards has left some board applicants and members of the public feeling as though they’re in the dark.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Ex-deputy DA pleads his case for spot on Lawrence’s police review board
Joshua Seiden, former deputy Douglas County district attorney, says he knew his application to Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board would likely stir up some controversy.
City eyeing 3 options for Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center renovations
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday will consider approving one of three concepts — each with its own price tag, and two of them well above budget — for a renovation of the Outdoor Aquatic Center.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Aug. 6, 2024
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
City commissioners approve criteria to choose downtown Lawrence Transit station site
Lawrence city commissioners have signed off on 14 criteria that a committee will use to select the location of the downtown Lawrence Transit station.
Committee suggests criteria to decide location for downtown Lawrence Transit station
Sufficient space for five bus bays and whether park space or parking spaces will be impacted are among the 14 proposed criteria to help decide where the downtown Lawrence Transit station will go.
Lawrence City Commission to discuss appointments to city advisory boards
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will discuss nominees to the city’s new advisory boards, some of which will soon launch with all new membership.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Community Shelter board concerned about 2025 funding; city looking to limit services to locals
Lawrence Community Shelter board members shared concerns Thursday about the shelter’s funding, which could rely upon voters approving a sales tax increase. Meanwhile, the city is working on limiting homelessness services to people who have local ties.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners have mixed feelings about on-the-go drinking downtown
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday showed a range of interest in creating a “common consumption area,” which would allow folks to drink alcoholic beverages as they move through downtown.



