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Lawrence news December 3, 2024 - 7:45 pm

Lawrence City Commission selects Dever as mayor, Finkeldei as vice mayor

by Mackenzie Clark

In keeping with tradition, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday chose their next mayor and vice mayor.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 3, 2024 - 7:28 pm

Outgoing Lawrence mayor says he looks forward to ‘continuing the journey’

by Mackenzie Clark

Bart Littlejohn reflected Tuesday on the city’s progress over the past year during his term as mayor and looked ahead to “a bigger and brighter future.”

Lawrence news December 3, 2024 - 7:09 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Dec. 3, 2024

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 December 1, 2024 - 7:06 pm

Lawrence City Commission to select next mayor, vice mayor

by Mackenzie Clark

Following Lawrence voters’ rejection of a form of government change, city commissioners on Tuesday will select a new mayor and vice mayor.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 29, 2024 - 11:44 am

Lawrence Community Shelter seeks extra $757K from city to increase capacity

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider adding about $757,000 to its 2024 agreement with the Lawrence Community Shelter for LCS to construct new Pallet shelters, fix up the Monarch Village and purchase “amnesty lockers.”

Lawrence news November 20, 2024 - 11:33 am

Lawrence city commissioners defend city staff amid divided community opinions on pool renovations

by Cuyler Dunn

City commissioners on Tuesday approved a nearly $550K payment to an architecture firm to design a renovation of the outdoor pool, but most of the discussion centered on broader frustrations from community members.

Lawrence news November 19, 2024 - 10:55 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Nov. 19, 2024

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 November 19, 2024 - 9:42 pm

Lawrence City Commission favors lot near 8th and Vermont for downtown transit station

by Mackenzie Clark

Most Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday indicated that they prefer a parking lot in the 700 block of Vermont Street for the site of the planned downtown transit station.

Lawrence news November 19, 2024 - 7:56 pm

Lawrence City Commission votes to increase solid waste, stormwater rates in 2025

by Lawrence Times

Residents will pay the City of Lawrence about $1.50 more per month on average, or $18 more per year, for trash service and stormwater in 2025.

Lawrence news November 18, 2024 - 4:12 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider $550K contract for new pool renovation design

by Cuyler Dunn

City commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving a $548,330 payment for an architecture firm to design renovations for the outdoor pool that maintain existing swim space. Some community members have ongoing concerns about the process.

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