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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners won’t restore free senior swim days as they await more data
Lawrence city commissioners considered reinstating free senior swim on Wednesdays at the Indoor Aquatic Center, but they chose to hold off until they have more data about rec center usage following fee implementation.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners won’t restore free senior swim days as they await more data
Lawrence city commissioners considered reinstating free senior swim on Wednesdays at the Indoor Aquatic Center, but they chose to hold off until they have more data about rec center usage following fee implementation.
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Lawrence City Commission candidates discuss housing instability, code enforcement
Candidates for Lawrence City Commission during a forum Thursday weighed in on local housing instability, which can increase the likelihood that people experience sexual and domestic violence.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence Community Building won’t be open for free play, exercise; rec centers won’t be open for severe weather respite
The City of Lawrence’s Community Building will no longer be available for free play and exercise starting in January, and rec centers will not be open for warming and cooling during extreme weather.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Sierra Club announces Lawrence City Commission candidate endorsements, shares Q&A answers
The Sierra Club Kansas Chapter has endorsed two Lawrence City Commission candidates and shared all candidates’ answers to questions regarding expansion of the city, development of the wetlands and more.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Candidates for Lawrence City Commission to participate in forum on housing instability
Lawrence city commission candidates will participate in a forum this week on housing instability and its connection to violence and trauma.
Lawrence city commissioners side with city staff in impasse with firefighters union
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 3-1 to end an impasse and approve raises for the firefighters union at the rate city staff members offered — less than the raises the union and an independent fact-finder had recommended.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 21, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence labor unions endorse candidates for city commission, school board
Voters will elect two Lawrence city commissioners and three Lawrence school board members in the upcoming general election. Here are the endorsements of two local labor unions.
Lawrence City Commission approves rate increases for solid waste, stormwater
Lawrence residents will pay 5.5% more for solid waste services each of the next three years, and stormwater fees are increasing for some residences as well. City water and wastewater rates are also increasing.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 14, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
