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Lawrence news June 17, 2025 - 10:34 pm

Lawrence residents ask city commission for transparency, engagement on budget

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners generally approved of a five-year plan for millions of dollars in infrastructure projects Tuesday, but residents asked for budget information that is more transparent and easier to comprehend.

Lawrence news June 17, 2025 - 9:02 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for June 17, 2025

by Lawrence Times

Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 16, 2025 - 7:57 pm

Lawrence City Commission to weigh in on proposed 5-year capital improvement plan

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will provide their feedback on the proposed capital improvement plan that lays out multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects the city might undertake over the next five years.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Health June 10, 2025 - 7:27 pm

Officials share Lawrence-Douglas County Community Health Improvement Plan with city commission

by Mackenzie Clark

Local health officials shared some highlights of a plan to improve community health with Lawrence city commissioners Tuesday, emphasizing ways their goals align with the city’s stated goals.

Lawrence news June 10, 2025 - 6:59 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for June 10, 2025

by Lawrence Times

Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.

Lawrence news June 3, 2025 - 8:09 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for June 3, 2025

by Lawrence Times

Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 3, 2025 - 7:09 pm

Lawrence City Commission will stop livestreaming meetings

by Mackenzie Clark

Despite hearing from more than a dozen people in opposition, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 3-1 to stop livestreaming their meetings on YouTube.

Lawrence news June 2, 2025 - 3:49 pm

Here’s a look at the 2025 candidates for Lawrence City Commission

by Lawrence Times

At least one Lawrence City Commission seat will change hands in the upcoming election as a longtime incumbent did not file for reelection. Altogether, 13 candidates filed before Monday’s noon deadline.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 30, 2025 - 8:08 pm

Lawrence City Commission might stop livestreaming meetings on YouTube

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider adopting a resolution to no longer livestream their meetings on YouTube rather than stream the entire meetings, including the general public comment periods.

Lawrence news May 30, 2025 - 12:39 pm

Here’s a look at candidates who have filed for Lawrence City Commission and school board elections so far

by Maya Hodison

So far in the 2025 local elections, 12 Lawrence City Commission candidates and five Lawrence school board candidates have filed to run. The deadline to file is noon Monday.

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