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Lawrence City Commission denies Alvadora Apartments’ request to remove eastern gate
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted against allowing Alvadora Apartments to remove the gate that blocks residents’ access to one of the complex’s two entrances.
Lawrence City Commission denies Alvadora Apartments’ request to remove eastern gate
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted against allowing Alvadora Apartments to remove the gate that blocks residents’ access to one of the complex’s two entrances.
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Meeting on city government restructure draws comments from several in favor of changes
A community engagement meeting to discuss a proposed city government restructure drew significantly more public interest than the last meeting, and most public commenters indicated they were in favor of making changes.
Advisory board calls for transparency in city’s social services funding process
As the city formulates its 2023 budget, some social services leaders and advisory board members want more transparency, equity and public engagement in the process used to distribute funding for social service agencies.
Second meeting to discuss Lawrence’s city government structure coming up May 31
City leaders need feedback from the public in order to decide whether to ask voters if the local government should be restructured to directly elect a four-year mayor and to elect commissioners by districts.
Fire, ambulance response times are harmful for emergency outcomes in Lawrence, Fire Medical leaders say
Over the last 15 years, Lawrence’s firefighter-paramedics have seen a 62% increase in call volume but no increase to the number of fire stations.
‘We’re virtually invisible’: Kaw Nation leader wants to prevent erasure when Sacred Red Rock is returned
When the Sacred Red Rock is returned to the Kaw Nation from Lawrence, the Kaw people want to ensure that they are not erased with it.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
City falling short on some of its public safety goals, update for Lawrence City Commission shows
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will hear an update on some measures of the city’s performance in safety and security.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times file photo
Kaw Nation will soon welcome Sacred Red Rock back to tribal land
The Kaw Nation’s Sacred Red Rock will soon be returned to its rightful owners and location, thanks to a $5 million grant to support the project.
Lawrence immigration activists worry as city’s sanctuary ordinance is in jeopardy
Lawrence activists are concerned about a bill on its way to the governor’s desk that will nullify a city ordinance protecting community members regardless of their citizenship status.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission returning to hybrid meetings
Lawrence city commissioners will report to City Hall in person for their first meeting in April, according to a Thursday news release from the city.
