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Lawrence City Commission candidates on Wednesday morning answered questions about tax systems, expanding businesses and more during a forum hosted by the Chamber of Lawrence.
Lawrence city commissioners approved a tweak that will open up more single residential lots to possibly be developed with two small affordable homes.
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.
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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.
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Candidates for Lawrence City Commission on Thursday answered questions touching on issues that are key to many members of Downtown Lawrence Inc.
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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.
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.
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.
Meet the candidates who are running to fill three Lawrence City Commission seats that are up for election.
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.
