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Lawrence news September 27, 2026 - 11:10 am

Lawrence residents: Get an idea of what your 2027 property tax bill will look like

by Mackenzie Clark

Here’s a calculator for Lawrence residents to see how much they should expect to pay in property taxes in 2027.

Lawrence news September 15, 2026 - 8:40 pm

Lawrence City Commission votes 3-2 to adopt 2027 budget

by Mackenzie Clark

Following months of budget discussions, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 3-2 to approve a 2027 budget that will increase the property tax rate.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 14, 2026 - 2:17 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider adopting budget with property tax rate increase

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will vote on a final budget that includes a property tax rate increase.

Lawrence news September 1, 2026 - 9:13 pm

Lawrence City Commission votes to increase property taxes, stormwater rates

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-1 and 5-0, respectively, to increase property taxes in 2027 and to raise stormwater rates over the next three years. Exactly how much property taxes will increase is still in flux, however.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 30, 2026 - 12:53 pm

Lawrence City Commission to hold public hearings on proposed property tax increase, 2027 budget

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday on the proposed 2027 budget, which includes a property tax rate increase of more than 2 mills. They’ll also consider increasing stormwater rates.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 11, 2026 - 10:06 pm

New Lawrence city manager wants to create ‘system of order’ following audit

by Mackenzie Clark

Following some concerning findings in the latest audit, new Lawrence City Manager Majed Al-Ghafry said he wants each city department to take a close look at processes and reach an intimate level of understanding of strengths and weaknesses.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 14, 2026 - 11:16 pm

Lawrence city commissioners OK maximum budget, will ask voters to hike transit sales tax

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a maximum property tax rate for next year with a 4-1 vote. They also agreed to ask voters to approve a sales tax increase to fund Lawrence Transit.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 8, 2026 - 12:15 am

Lawrence city commissioners, community members weigh in on proposed budget, tax hike

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners and community members voiced thoughts and concerns about the proposed 2027 budget, which would include the largest property tax rate increase the city has implemented in at least the past five years.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 4, 2026 - 7:28 pm

City of Lawrence proposed budget includes property tax rate hike, sales tax question

by Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence’s proposed 2027 budget would increase the property tax rate, and the city would ask voters to approve a transit sales tax increase.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life June 16, 2026 - 9:41 pm

Lawrence’s Community Building to remain fee-free for the rest of the year

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday to keep the recreational facilities at the Community Building fee-free to use for the remainder of the year.

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