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Douglas County commissioners extend permit for planned solar farm north of Lawrence
Douglas County commissioners voted 4-1 Wednesday to extend a permit by one year for a planned solar farm north of Lawrence, as a court injunction is still blocking progress on the facility’s construction.
Douglas County commissioners extend permit for planned solar farm north of Lawrence
Douglas County commissioners voted 4-1 Wednesday to extend a permit by one year for a planned solar farm north of Lawrence, as a court injunction is still blocking progress on the facility’s construction.
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Meet the candidates for Douglas County Commission District 5
We asked Erica Anderson (D), Kirsten Kuhn (L) and Rich Lorenzo (R) about the top 3 issues driving them to run, what makes them the right choice for Douglas County Commission District 5 and more.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission candidates share varying views on their prospective roles in public health
Douglas County Commission candidates said during a forum Thursday evening that the community has existing resources in place to fill gaps in access to health care and preventive care but better education and leadership are required.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission candidates to participate in public health forum
During a forum Thursday, candidates vying for seats on the Douglas County Commission will field questions related to public health.
Douglas County Commission approves plans for property tax rebate program for qualifying older people, veterans
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday approved a pilot program aimed at providing property tax relief to older people with low incomes and veterans who are disabled.
Groundbreaking ceremony set for Delmar Place Apartments, new affordable housing for seniors
A groundbreaking ceremony will mark the start of construction for Delmar Place Apartments, a new affordable housing development for older people with low incomes.
LDCFM’s Mobile Integrated Health team shares progress update
The Mobile Integrated Health team, which includes two Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical technicians, aims to meet people where they are and help them with their medical needs to avoid use of emergency services in the future.
Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Lawrence candidate forums set for Douglas County commission, district attorney races and more
Several forums where community members can hear from candidates running in local and state races are set for the coming weeks, ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission candidates share stances on affordable housing, development incentives, wind energy
Candidates running for Douglas County Commission see the commission’s role in securing more affordable housing differently, they discussed during the Lawrence Board of Realtors forum Wednesday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission approves 2025 budget; property tax rate is lower but taxes will increase for some
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved their 2025 budget, which includes a lower property tax rate than the current budget but will still increase taxes for many property owners.
