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Lawrence City Commissioners Courtney, Polian sworn in, ask to revisit rec center fees
New Lawrence City Commissioners Mike Courtney and Kristine Polian, sworn in Tuesday, have asked to revisit fees the city plans to charge residents to access rec centers starting next month.
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Lawrence City Commissioners Courtney, Polian sworn in, ask to revisit rec center fees
New Lawrence City Commissioners Mike Courtney and Kristine Polian, sworn in Tuesday, have asked to revisit fees the city plans to charge residents to access rec centers starting next month.
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Douglas County Commission approves 6th and Stoneridge as site for new fire station
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday joined city commissioners in approving 555 Stoneridge Drive as the location for Fire Station 6.
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City Commission approves 6th and Stoneridge as site for new Lawrence fire station; county to consider next
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday approved 555 Stoneridge Drive for the location of the next fire station, and Douglas County commissioners could follow suit on Wednesday.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Sept. 16, 2025
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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Lawrence City Commission approves water, wastewater rate increases for the next 3 years
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-0 to increase the rates residents pay for water and wastewater service over each of the next three years.
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Lawrence City Commission approves budget with fees to use rec centers, property tax rate increase
Despite concerns voiced by community members, Lawrence city commissioners voted to approve a budget that will include fees for residents to use rec centers, take a fire engine offline and increase the property tax rate.
City staff members set sights on 6th and Stoneridge for new Lawrence fire station
City of Lawrence staff members will ask city commissioners Tuesday to sign off on 555 Stoneridge Drive as the site of the next fire station, estimated to cost $12.96 million.
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Lawrence City Commission to vote on property tax increase, fees to use rec centers
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will likely decide how much city property taxes will increase and how much to charge residents to use the rec centers.
Lawrence City Commission to vote on water, wastewater rate increases for next 3 years
Lawrence residents are on track to pay the city an average of almost $200 per month for utilities within the next three years, according to calculations by a local advocate. City commissioners will vote on water and wastewater rate increases on Tuesday.
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Lawrence city commissioners tell police to work with community on camera surveillance policy
Lawrence city commissioners directed the police chief Tuesday to work with community members to implement safeguards with the use of advanced surveillance camera integration and technology.
