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Lawrence news July 5, 2024 - 5:57 pm

City budget would hike property taxes, seek to double .05% sales tax to support homelessness solutions

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence city manager’s proposed budget for 2025 would increase the property tax rate, and it proposes asking voters to double the .05% affordable housing sales tax to support homelessness initiatives. It would also cut some of Parks & Rec’s budget.

Lawrence news July 2, 2024 - 10:18 pm

Parking, golf course among top concerns voiced in Lawrence City Commission’s discussion of new code

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence community members voiced concerns about parking, floodplain development and the golf course in the Alvamar neighborhood Tuesday during city commissioners’ discussion of the draft revised land development code.

Lawrence news July 2, 2024 - 8:27 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for July 2, 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 July 1, 2024 - 3:13 pm

Lawrence City Commission to hear report on funds for homeless outreach, land development code updates

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will hear a report on how Bert Nash has used city funding for its homeless outreach services. They’ll also hear an update on the land development code rewrite.

Education June 20, 2024 - 4:36 pm

Lawrence kids, teacher with neurofibromatosis maneuver through school, advocate for one another

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence teacher Andrea Kelly hadn’t known anyone with the same rare genetic disorder she has until a fearless 5-year-old walked into her kindergarten classroom.

Abby Bayani-Heitzman
Arts & Events June 19, 2024 - 5:13 pm

Lawrence Music Census results highlight local music ecosystem needs and opportunities

by Abby Bayani-Heitzman

The Lawrence Music Census has shown that a rising cost of living is a key concern for musicians, and local musicians are some of the lowest paid across 25 cities studied. 

Lawrence news June 18, 2024 - 10:04 pm

Lawrence City Commission gives general consensus on capital improvement plan

by Mackenzie Clark

City pools, splash pads and pickleball took up much of the Lawrence City Commission’s discussion of the five-year capital improvement plan Tuesday evening.

Lawrence news June 18, 2024 - 8:58 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for June 18, 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 June 17, 2024 - 4:06 pm

A glance at what’s in the City of Lawrence’s 5-year, $530M capital improvement plan

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will give feedback on the city’s proposed 5-year capital improvement plan, which includes wastewater treatment plant upgrades, two new fire stations, renovations of the outdoor and wading pools and more.

Lawrence news June 11, 2024 - 7:14 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for June 11, 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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