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Lawrence City Commission general public comment for March 17, 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 / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence plans for Final Four ‘every single year,’ police say
As the Jayhawks prepare for the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Lawrence police are dusting off their annual safety plan that kicks in ahead of the Elite Eight game. LPD plans for the Final Four every year.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence tenant union town hall to discuss progress on right to counsel program
A Lawrence tenant union will host a town hall Saturday to educate and update residents on progress to establish a right to legal representation for people facing eviction in Douglas County.
Lawrence’s Balancing Act returns to gather residents’ feedback on budget
As City of Lawrence staff members look to make about $4.5 million in budget cuts, they have reopened an annual online program that allows residents to give their feedback on how the budget should be shaped, and they’ve launched an online survey.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for March 17, 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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Lawrence City Commission general public comment for June 18, 2024
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Tom Harper
Lawrence’s draft policy on brick streets and sidewalks complete; open house to invite feedback
A new policy that aims to balance preservation of Lawrence’s historic brick streets and sidewalks with accessibility and maintenance standards is available for review and feedback.
August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
A glance at what’s in the City of Lawrence’s 5-year, $530M capital improvement plan
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will give feedback on the city’s proposed 5-year capital improvement plan, which includes wastewater treatment plant upgrades, two new fire stations, renovations of the outdoor and wading pools and more.
Lawrence city Commission
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for March 17, 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 / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence plans for Final Four ‘every single year,’ police say
As the Jayhawks prepare for the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Lawrence police are dusting off their annual safety plan that kicks in ahead of the Elite Eight game. LPD plans for the Final Four every year.
Lawrence’s Balancing Act returns to gather residents’ feedback on budget
As City of Lawrence staff members look to make about $4.5 million in budget cuts, they have reopened an annual online program that allows residents to give their feedback on how the budget should be shaped, and they’ve launched an online survey.
Douglas County Commission
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence tenant union town hall to discuss progress on right to counsel program
A Lawrence tenant union will host a town hall Saturday to educate and update residents on progress to establish a right to legal representation for people facing eviction in Douglas County.
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.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Douglas County commissioners to consider extending permits for potential solar farm north of Lawrence
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will consider extending permits for a potential solar farm north of Lawrence while a court injunction blocks progress on the facility’s construction.
