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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
City staff are proposing a 2.5% wage increase for all city employees in 2027, plus step increases for some, backed by a wage study a consultant presented to city commissioners Tuesday.
Community members on Tuesday pushed for Lawrence city commissioners to prioritize bike safety along two key streets that run through town.
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City staff members recommend spending millions over the next five years on street maintenance, accessibility and completing more segments of the Lawrence Loop. They recommend against funding a permanent pavilion for the farmers market, a second pool and many other projects.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence police officers and supporters pleaded with city commissioners Tuesday not to consider cuts to the department’s budget, including cutting 10 positions and dropping to two school resources officers for the entire school district.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Eliminating police foot patrols downtown, closing the Indoor Aquatic Center during summer and paying for personnel out of funds set aside for affordable housing are three budget cut ideas among many that city staff members will present to the commission Tuesday.
