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Lawrence news August 10, 2024 - 5:59 pm

Ex-deputy DA pleads his case for spot on Lawrence’s police review board

by Mackenzie Clark

Joshua Seiden, former deputy Douglas County district attorney, says he knew his application to Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board would likely stir up some controversy.

Lawrence news August 8, 2024 - 8:09 pm

City eyeing 3 options for Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center renovations

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday will consider approving one of three concepts — each with its own price tag, and two of them well above budget — for a renovation of the Outdoor Aquatic Center.

Lawrence news August 6, 2024 - 8:49 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Aug. 6, 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 August 6, 2024 - 6:37 pm

City commissioners approve criteria to choose downtown Lawrence Transit station site

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners have signed off on 14 criteria that a committee will use to select the location of the downtown Lawrence Transit station.

Lawrence news August 5, 2024 - 4:42 pm

Committee suggests criteria to decide location for downtown Lawrence Transit station

by Mackenzie Clark

Sufficient space for five bus bays and whether park space or parking spaces will be impacted are among the 14 proposed criteria to help decide where the downtown Lawrence Transit station will go.

Lawrence news August 5, 2024 - 3:45 pm

Lawrence City Commission to discuss appointments to city advisory boards

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will discuss nominees to the city’s new advisory boards, some of which will soon launch with all new membership.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 25, 2024 - 9:48 pm

Lawrence Community Shelter board concerned about 2025 funding; city looking to limit services to locals

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence Community Shelter board members shared concerns Thursday about the shelter’s funding, which could rely upon voters approving a sales tax increase. Meanwhile, the city is working on limiting homelessness services to people who have local ties.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business July 17, 2024 - 11:45 am

Lawrence city commissioners have mixed feelings about on-the-go drinking downtown

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday showed a range of interest in creating a “common consumption area,” which would allow folks to drink alcoholic beverages as they move through downtown.

Lawrence news July 16, 2024 - 10:41 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for July 16, 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 16, 2024 - 8:58 pm

Lawrence city commissioners set maximum budget with property tax rate increase

by Mackenzie Clark

Following some confusion, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved their maximum budget for 2025 with a 3.6-mill increase to property tax rates.

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