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City budget would hike property taxes, seek to double 0.5% sales tax to support homelessness solutions
The Lawrence city manager’s proposed budget for 2025 would increase the property tax rate, and it proposes asking voters to double the .05% affordable housing sales tax to support homelessness initiatives. It would also cut some of Parks & Rec’s budget.
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Lawrence activists plan demonstration at bike race that bars transgender people from men’s and women’s categories
Lawrence activists are planning a demonstration in solidarity with transgender cyclists during a race Saturday that does not allow trans people to participate in the race categories that align with their gender identities.
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The deadline to register to vote in the Lawrence city election is Tuesday; here’s what you should know
Tuesday, Oct. 17 is the last day to register in order to vote in the citywide election coming up Nov. 7.
Voters will elect 3 Lawrence city commissioners and 5 Lawrence school board members.
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During Chamber forum, Lawrence school board candidates convey visions for public education
Lawrence school board candidates during the Chamber’s forum on Wednesday gave their thoughts on past board decisions as well as their visions for public education if they’re elected.
Lawrence city Commission
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City budget would hike property taxes, seek to double 0.5% sales tax to support homelessness solutions
The Lawrence city manager’s proposed budget for 2025 would increase the property tax rate, and it proposes asking voters to double the .05% affordable housing sales tax to support homelessness initiatives. It would also cut some of Parks & Rec’s budget.
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Parking, golf course among top concerns voiced in Lawrence City Commission’s discussion of new code
Lawrence community members voiced concerns about parking, floodplain development and the golf course in the Alvamar neighborhood Tuesday during city commissioners’ discussion of the draft revised land development code.
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Lawrence City Commission general public comment for July 2, 2024
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
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Proposed Douglas County budget would increase property taxes for most residents
Douglas County’s proposed budget for 2025 would keep property tax rates flat but increase taxes for most residents because valuations have increased. Commissioners also could still add $20 million in expenditures.
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Douglas County Commission candidates discuss climate plan, race and equity, property taxes
Candidates running for Douglas County Commission seats largely agreed during a forum Saturday that housing inequality and increasing property taxes are pervasive but shared differing viewpoints on environmentalism and equity strides.
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Forums set for Douglas County DA, commission candidates
The NAACP and League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County on Saturday will host forums for candidates running for key offices in Douglas County.
Lawrence School Board
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Lawrence school board ratifies teachers union contract, hears equity report on rigorous high school courses and more
The Lawrence school board on Monday ratified an unpopular master agreement with the teachers union, discussed COVID-19 protocols, noted cuts to WRAP funding and more.
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Lawrence teachers union rep voices concerns about unpopular contract ahead of school board meeting
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider a contract with the teachers union. A union rep said that teachers “have every right to be angry” about the budget situation and the unpopular master agreement.
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Lawrence school board hears students’ praises on new program to boost graduation rates, renews superintendent’s contract and more
The Lawrence school board heard from students Monday about how a new alternative high school program in the district changed their lives.