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Lawrence news October 18, 2024 - 10:18 pm

Meet the candidates for Douglas County Commission District 2

by Lawrence Times

Shannon Reid (D) and Brad Chun (I) shared their top reasons for running for Douglas County Commission District 2, how they’d aim to lower property taxes and more.

Lawrence news October 18, 2024 - 9:26 pm

Meet the candidates for Douglas County Commission District 3

by Lawrence Times

We asked Karen Willey (D) and Pam McDermott (R) for their positions on wind and solar energy, what questions they’d ask their opponent in the race for Douglas County Commission District 3 and more.

Lawrence news October 18, 2024 - 6:28 pm

Meet the candidates for Douglas County Commission District 4

by Lawrence Times

Candidates Gene Dorsey (D), Steve Jacob (L) and Timothy Bruce (R) shared the personal experiences that they believe qualify them to represent Douglas County Commission District 4, their views on solar and wind energy, and more.

Lawrence news October 18, 2024 - 5:55 pm

Meet the candidates for Douglas County Commission District 5

by Lawrence Times

We asked Erica Anderson (D), Kirsten Kuhn (L) and Rich Lorenzo (R) about the top 3 issues driving them to run, what makes them the right choice for Douglas County Commission District 5 and more.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Health October 10, 2024 - 10:47 pm

Douglas County Commission candidates share varying views on their prospective roles in public health

by Maya Hodison

Douglas County Commission candidates said during a forum Thursday evening that the community has existing resources in place to fill gaps in access to health care and preventive care but better education and leadership are required.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Health October 8, 2024 - 10:04 am

Douglas County Commission candidates to participate in public health forum

by Maya Hodison

During a forum Thursday, candidates vying for seats on the Douglas County Commission will field questions related to public health.

Lawrence news October 2, 2024 - 6:47 pm

Douglas County Commission approves plans for property tax rebate program for qualifying older people, veterans

by Mackenzie Clark

The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday approved a pilot program aimed at providing property tax relief to older people with low incomes and veterans who are disabled.

Lawrence Life September 30, 2024 - 3:21 pm

Groundbreaking ceremony set for Delmar Place Apartments, new affordable housing for seniors

by Lawrence Times

A groundbreaking ceremony will mark the start of construction for Delmar Place Apartments, a new affordable housing development for older people with low incomes.

Health September 25, 2024 - 7:37 pm

LDCFM’s Mobile Integrated Health team shares progress update

by Mackenzie Clark

The Mobile Integrated Health team, which includes two Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical technicians, aims to meet people where they are and help them with their medical needs to avoid use of emergency services in the future.

Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 13, 2024 - 11:58 am

Lawrence candidate forums set for Douglas County commission, district attorney races and more

by Lawrence Times

Several forums where community members can hear from candidates running in local and state races are set for the coming weeks, ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election.

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