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Lawrence City Commission to hear early presentation on 2026 budget, projected $6.5M deficit
In an effort to begin difficult budget conversations and grapple with an anticipated $6.5 million deficit, city finance staff will present to Lawrence city commissioners Tuesday, several months earlier than the budget is typically discussed.
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City eyeing 3 options for Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center renovations
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday will consider approving one of three concepts — each with its own price tag, and two of them well above budget — for a renovation of the Outdoor Aquatic Center.
City of Lawrence on latest count of unhoused people: ‘City is focused on knowing each person by name’
In response to the latest point-in-time count of people experiencing homelessness in Douglas County, the City of Lawrence says employees are making individual connections with people, leading to “powerful milestones of impact.”
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Aug. 6, 2024
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Lawrence city Commission
Lawrence City Commission to hear early presentation on 2026 budget, projected $6.5M deficit
In an effort to begin difficult budget conversations and grapple with an anticipated $6.5 million deficit, city finance staff will present to Lawrence city commissioners Tuesday, several months earlier than the budget is typically discussed.
KU Powwow, Juneteenth, Busker Festival and more to receive city funding
The KU Powwow and Cultural Arts Festival, Free State Festival and Paper Plains Zine Fest are among 32 events set to receive funding from the City of Lawrence this year.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Jan. 14, 2025
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Douglas County Commission
Renovations complete in the Douglas County Commission meeting room
The renovated Douglas County Commission meeting room in the historic courthouse was completed just in time for new elected officials to be sworn in Monday.
Douglas County elected officials sworn in
Several Douglas County elected officials — including two who will expand the county commission to five members and a new district attorney — took their oaths of office during a ceremony Monday morning at the historic county courthouse.
Douglas County Commission meeting room renovations are nearing completion
The Douglas County Commission’s meeting room will have space at the dais for the two new commissioners joining in the new year. The room has also undergone restoration, renovation, reconfiguration and more.
Lawrence School Board
Student device fees proposed to Lawrence school board would apply to everyone, regardless of income, administrator says
Lawrence school board members asked district staff several questions Monday about distinguishing between damage to devices that is intentional or part of normal wear and tear. Proposed device damage charges would apply to everyone, regardless of their family income status.
Lawrence school board to discuss adding new student fee, hear capital outlay fund report
The Lawrence school board on Monday will discuss the possibility of altering student fees owed every year and adding a device fee for the use of school technology.
Lawrence Public Schools cut 72 teaching jobs; will add third Montessori classroom
The Lawrence school district has cut six dozen education positions, 11.5 classified staff positions and 6.5 district-level administrator positions, according to a staff presentation Monday evening.