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Lawrence news July 31, 2023 - 5:13 pm

Lawrence City Commission primary candidates share stances on housing creation, strategic plan to reduce homelessness

by Lawrence Times

Getting ready to vote? Here are the Lawrence City Commission candidates’ experience, how they view the strategic plan to minimize homelessness, and how they prioritize developing home ownership opportunities.

Lawrence news July 28, 2023 - 9:30 am

Lawrence City Commission primary candidate Dever leads fundraising, reports show

by Mackenzie Clark

Business owner and former city commissioner Michael Dever has far outraised the other Lawrence City Commission primary candidates, finance reports show.

Lawrence news July 25, 2023 - 6:00 am

One week remains until Election Day in Lawrence; here’s what you need to know

by Lawrence Times

Early voting is underway in Lawrence, and one week remains until the nonpartisan primary Election Day. Here’s what’s on the ballot and how you can cast your vote.

Lawrence news July 18, 2023 - 5:39 pm

Meet the 2023 Lawrence City Commission primary candidates

by Lawrence Times

Meet the candidates who are running to fill three Lawrence City Commission seats that are up for election. The primary election on Aug. 1 will narrow the field to six.

Education July 18, 2023 - 5:26 pm

Meet the 2023 Lawrence school board candidates

by Lawrence Times

Five Lawrence school board seats are going to be decided on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Meet the 12 candidates who are running to serve.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 15, 2023 - 5:19 pm

Lawrence City Commission primary candidates discuss local issues in Douglas County Democrats forum

by Mackenzie Clark

Candidates for Lawrence City Commission on Saturday shared the issues that they’re most excited to address if they’re elected to serve.

Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 13, 2023 - 2:22 pm

Recordings of Lawrence NAACP’s city commission, school board candidate forums now available

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Kansas Branch NAACP has now posted recordings of forums the organization hosted, so voters can hear straight from the Lawrence City Commission and school board primary candidates.

Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 13, 2023 - 1:45 pm

Reminder: Lawrence City Commission candidate forum coming up

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence City Commission candidates will share their platforms and positions on local issues during a forum Saturday morning.

Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Education July 9, 2023 - 5:41 pm

Lawrence school board primary candidates discuss systemic inequities during NAACP forum

by Mackenzie Clark

Candidates vying for a two-year term on the Lawrence school board during a forum Saturday discussed issues of equity and systemic racism in Lawrence Public Schools.

Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 8, 2023 - 9:46 pm

During NAACP forum, Lawrence City Commission candidates discuss housing, homelessness, economic growth

by Maya Hodison

Seven Lawrence City Commission candidates during the local NAACP branch’s forum Saturday afternoon answered questions about housing, homelessness and economic issues that are pressing for the city.

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