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Lawrence advisory board debates roles of AI, surveillance cameras in goals for city sustainability
Artificial intelligence became a hot topic for the Lawrence sustainability advisory board Thursday, as members explored environmental goals they’d like to pitch to the city commission and how the city could actually implement them.
Lawrence advisory board debates roles of AI, surveillance cameras in goals for city sustainability
Artificial intelligence became a hot topic for the Lawrence sustainability advisory board Thursday, as members explored environmental goals they’d like to pitch to the city commission and how the city could actually implement them.
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Lawrence City Commission general public comment for July 7, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners, community members weigh in on proposed budget, tax hike
Lawrence city commissioners and community members voiced thoughts and concerns about the proposed 2027 budget, which would include the largest property tax rate increase the city has implemented in at least the past five years.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence proposed budget includes property tax rate hike, sales tax question
The City of Lawrence’s proposed 2027 budget would increase the property tax rate, and the city would ask voters to approve a transit sales tax increase.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s soccer street parties can continue – and with booze, per city commission vote
Lawrence city commissioners held a roughly 3-minute special meeting Friday to approve permits to allow alcohol consumption at potential additional downtown street parties for World Cup matches.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Lawrence advisory board wants community engagement on proposed city sustainability policies
Lawrence’s environmental advisory board members hope to draw a crowd next month as they decide which sustainability recommendations to put before the city commission.
Maya Smith / Lawrence Times
Data center watchdogs urge early action in Douglas County
The first informational meeting of the Douglas County Data Center Watchdogs drew more than 100 attendees to the Lawrence Public Library Tuesday evening.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for June 16, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Community Building to remain fee-free for the rest of the year
Lawrence city commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday to keep the recreational facilities at the Community Building fee-free to use for the remainder of the year.
City Commission approves tax breaks for northwest Lawrence apartment complex
Lawrence city commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday to approve sales tax breaks for a new market-rate, “townhome-style” apartment complex slated for northwest Lawrence.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to consider tax breaks for market-rate apartments
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider a request for tax breaks on construction materials to build market-rate apartments in west Lawrence.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Get to know Majed Al-Ghafry, Lawrence’s incoming city manager
Lawrence’s new city manager, Majed Al-Ghafry, is stepping into his role with a plan. Here’s what he said about his goals for Lawrence, including transparency, the budget, housing, university partnerships and citywide inclusivity.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
City to grant tax breaks for Vermont Street office space development
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve tax breaks for a security company to redevelop the former Climb Lawrence building to use as its office space.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission holds off on sale of downtown parking lot for affordable housing
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday agreed to postpone their decision on whether to sell a downtown parking lot to developers planning to construct income-restricted apartments for people ages 55 and up.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members urge city commission to adopt moratorium on data centers
Public commenters urged the Lawrence City Commission to adopt a temporary moratorium on data center development while the city studies the issue and creates permanent regulations. Commissioners asked staff to bring a moratorium forward within 30 days.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for June 9, 2026
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
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