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Lawrence news October 2, 2023 - 9:40 pm

Candidates for Lawrence City Commission discuss renewable energy, collaboration with other local governments

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commission candidates during a forum Monday evening spoke on renewable energy and efforts to collaborate with the Lawrence school district and Douglas County.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 2, 2023 - 4:33 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider code tweak that would allow 2 affordable homes to be built on more single lots

by Mackenzie Clark

A proposed change would loosen restrictions on developing two small, affordable homes on certain types of single lots, potentially affecting more than 1,000 lots in Lawrence.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business September 28, 2023 - 8:50 pm

Camping, vandalism are hot topics at Downtown Lawrence Inc. candidate forum

by Mackenzie Clark & August Rudisell

Candidates for Lawrence City Commission on Thursday answered questions touching on issues that are key to many members of Downtown Lawrence Inc.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 20, 2023 - 8:25 pm

Lawrence City Commission candidates generally agree city needs much housing progress, Pallet Shelter Village

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence has a long way to go from a housing standpoint, candidates vying for three seats on the Lawrence City Commission agreed during a forum Wednesday.

Lawrence news September 19, 2023 - 11:25 pm

Lawrence city staff members, commissioners hesitate as mayor calls to enforce no-camping measures

by Mackenzie Clark

Mayor Lisa Larsen on Tuesday called for the city to push back against people camping around town. City staff members and her fellow commissioners said they agree that the situation needs to change, but there was not a feasible way to end camping right now.

Education September 18, 2023 - 6:48 pm

Save the dates: Lawrence City Commission, school board candidate forums coming up

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence voters will have more chances to get to know the candidates vying for the elected positions that most directly affect day-to-day life.

Lawrence news September 16, 2023 - 1:16 pm

Meet the 2023 Lawrence City Commission candidates

by Lawrence Times

Meet the candidates who are running to fill three Lawrence City Commission seats that are up for election.

Lawrence news September 13, 2023 - 12:03 pm

New systems will boost records efficiency, make city codes more accessible, Lawrence city clerk says

by Mackenzie Clark

The City of Lawrence is implementing new systems that will help speed up responses to record requests, make city codes easier for the public to navigate and more.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Environment September 12, 2023 - 8:00 pm

Lawrence rally calls for Evergy to close coal-fired plant

by Cuyler Dunn

More than 100 people lined all four street corners outside of Lawrence City Hall Tuesday to rally for clean energy usage and push Evergy to close their coal-fired power plant.

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Environment September 8, 2023 - 1:38 pm

Lawrence activists to rally for clean energy, closure of coal-fired power plant

by Lawrence Times

Environmental activists plan to hold a peaceful demonstration to push for local climate action and for Evergy to close the coal-fired Lawrence Energy Center.

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