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Lawrence news September 12, 2024 - 3:19 pm

Lawrence community members petition for city to scrap pool renovation, keep open swimming space

by Cuyler Dunn

More than 1,200 people have signed a petition asking the City of Lawrence to discard a proposed $6 million renovation of the outdoor pool because the proposal will cut open swim space in half.

Lawrence news September 10, 2024 - 9:51 pm

Lawrence City Commission to vote next month on purchase of building to move city hall

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners will vote next month on an agreement to purchase a building near Sixth and Iowa streets to serve as the new city hall.

Lawrence news September 10, 2024 - 8:48 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Sept. 10, 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 September 5, 2024 - 5:37 pm

Lawrence City Hall: Coming soon to 6th and Iowa? Commission to consider

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday will hear about a $4.2 million agreement to purchase a building near Sixth and Iowa streets that would serve as the new city hall after $11.7 million worth of remodeling.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 3, 2024 - 10:00 pm

Lawrence community members call for city to ‘stop the sweep’ of Amtrak camp

by Mackenzie Clark

Several Lawrence community members, both housed and unhoused, pleaded with city commissioners Tuesday not to close the camp where people are living behind the Amtrak station in East Lawrence.

Lawrence news September 3, 2024 - 9:44 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Sept. 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.

Lawrence news September 3, 2024 - 7:23 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves 2025 budget; most residents will see property tax increases

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 3-2 to approve the city’s 2025 budget and five-year capital improvement plan.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 1, 2024 - 6:45 pm

Revised Lawrence city budget would delay fire station projects, keep mill levy almost flat

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving a revised 2025 budget that would delay plans to construct two new fire stations and keep the mill levy almost flat, though residents would still see property tax increases.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 20, 2024 - 11:04 pm

Lawrence City Commission agrees to put sales tax increase on ballot, continues discussion of 2025 budget

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners decided Tuesday that they will ask Lawrence residents to vote on whether to approve a sales tax increase to fund homelessness programs. Otherwise, much of the 2025 city budget is still up for discussion.

Lawrence news August 20, 2024 - 10:44 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Aug. 20, 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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