Here’s how much Lawrence spent on the search for the new city manager
The City of Lawrence paid an executive search firm and brought four city manager candidates to town this spring. With the final expenses tallied, here’s what it all cost.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s new city manager, Majed Al-Ghafry, is now working at City Hall
Lawrence’s new city manager, Majed Al-Ghafry, has officially moved to town and started his job. He attended his first city commission meeting Tuesday evening.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Get to know Majed Al-Ghafry, Lawrence’s incoming city manager
Lawrence’s new city manager, Majed Al-Ghafry, is stepping into his role with a plan. Here’s what he said about his goals for Lawrence, including transparency, the budget, housing, university partnerships and citywide inclusivity.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners select new city manager
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday selected Majed Al-Ghafry to serve as the next city manager following contract negotiations led by city staff.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Here’s the next Lawrence city manager’s contract, name TBA
Lawrence city commissioners will hold a special meeting very early Tuesday to vote on a contract with more than $338,000 in compensation for the new city manager, whose name will be announced at that time.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence still negotiating contract with city manager candidate
The City of Lawrence made an offer to the commission’s chosen city manager candidate last week. Legal counsel and consultants are still in contract negotiations, according to the mayor.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence enters contract negotiations with potential city manager
If all goes to plan with contract negotiations, the residents of Lawrence should find out who their new city manager is next week, Mayor Brad Finkeldei said Friday morning. The city hasn’t released the name of the top candidate yet.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Recruiter says Lawrence city manager position has ‘a full page’ of challenges
A recruiter spoke to community members’ concerns about diversity and controversies among four finalists for the Lawrence city manager position Wednesday night, also saying the position has “a full page” of challenges.
Lawrence community members can meet city manager candidates at event
Updated post: The city has released the names of the five finalists for the Lawrence city manager position. They’ll all be in town to meet with community members next week.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city manager to step down
Lawrence City Manager Craig Owens has announced his resignation, to take effect in May 2026.
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