Lawrence City Commission primary candidate Dever leads fundraising, reports show
Business owner and former city commissioner Michael Dever has far outraised the other Lawrence City Commission primary candidates, finance reports show.
One week remains until Election Day in Lawrence; here’s what you need to know
Early voting is underway in Lawrence, and one week remains until the nonpartisan primary Election Day. Here’s what’s on the ballot and how you can cast your vote.
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Lawrence city commissioners approve plan to change lots, build duplex in Oread neighborhood
Going against the recommendation of the Historic Resources Commission, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a plan to change lot lines and build a duplex in the Oread neighborhood.
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Lawrence City Commission approves safe haven ordinance increasing local protections for transgender people
Ruby Johnson said she began to live as herself when she came out in Lawrence. She asked city commissioners Tuesday evening to adopt a safe haven ordinance to create more protections for transgender and gender-nonconforming people. And they did, 5-0.
Meet the 2023 Lawrence City Commission primary candidates
Meet the candidates who are running to fill three Lawrence City Commission seats that are up for election. The primary election on Aug. 1 will narrow the field to six.
Lawrence City Commission to consider allowing lot to be split to build duplex in Oread neighborhood
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider an appeal of a board’s decision not to allow a lot in the Oread neighborhood to be split in order to build a duplex.
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Lawrence City Commission primary candidates discuss local issues in Douglas County Democrats forum
Candidates for Lawrence City Commission on Saturday shared the issues that they’re most excited to address if they’re elected to serve.
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Lawrence City Commission to consider ‘safe haven’ ordinance against anti-trans law
Following a push by local activists, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving an ordinance to enhance protections for transgender and gender-nonconforming people.
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Reminder: Lawrence City Commission candidate forum coming up
Lawrence City Commission candidates will share their platforms and positions on local issues during a forum Saturday morning.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission approves $1.2M for Tenants to Homeowners to purchase land near Holcom Park
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday agreed to a $1.2 million expense to help Tenants to Homeowners acquire land near Holcom Park to potentially build workforce housing.
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