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Lawrence Life January 31, 2025 - 1:25 pm

A Balancing Act, website to give City of Lawrence feedback on budget, is about to go live

by Lawrence Times

The online program the City of Lawrence uses to gather community feedback to help shape its budget is going online Saturday.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 21, 2025 - 9:08 pm

Lawrence City Commission favors rec center fees in early budget talks; much still unclear

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday gave city staff some guidance for how they might want to address a $6.5 million budget deficit projected for 2026, possibly to include fees for recreational facilities and a property tax rate increase.

Lawrence news January 21, 2025 - 8:36 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Jan. 21, 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 January 20, 2025 - 6:27 pm

Lawrence City Commission to hear early presentation on 2026 budget, projected $6.5M deficit

by Mackenzie Clark

In an effort to begin difficult budget conversations and grapple with an anticipated $6.5 million deficit, city finance staff will present to Lawrence city commissioners Tuesday, several months earlier than the budget is typically discussed.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 17, 2025 - 9:55 am

KU Powwow, Juneteenth, Busker Festival and more to receive city funding

by Lawrence Times

The KU Powwow and Cultural Arts Festival, Free State Festival and Paper Plains Zine Fest are among 32 events set to receive funding from the City of Lawrence this year.

Lawrence news January 14, 2025 - 6:43 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Jan. 14, 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 January 7, 2025 - 9:06 pm

Lawrence City Commission denies Alvadora Apartments’ request to remove eastern gate

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted against allowing Alvadora Apartments to remove the gate that blocks residents’ access to one of the complex’s two entrances.

Lawrence news January 7, 2025 - 7:54 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Jan. 7, 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.

Business December 17, 2024 - 9:09 pm

Lawrence city commissioners accept KU’s application for tax breaks for Gateway District

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday took the first step toward considering tax breaks to help KU construct its planned Gateway District near the football stadium.

Lawrence news December 17, 2024 - 8:50 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Dec. 17, 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.

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