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Lawrence news September 14, 2025 - 6:32 pm

Lawrence City Commission to vote on water, wastewater rate increases for next 3 years

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence residents are on track to pay the city an average of almost $200 per month for utilities within the next three years, according to calculations by a local advocate. City commissioners will vote on water and wastewater rate increases on Tuesday.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 10, 2025 - 12:08 am

Lawrence city commissioners tell police to work with community on camera surveillance policy

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners directed the police chief Tuesday to work with community members to implement safeguards with the use of advanced surveillance camera integration and technology. 

Lawrence news September 10, 2025 - 12:04 am

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Sept. 9, 2025

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 September 9, 2025 - 8:58 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves contract for study of North Lawrence corridor

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a $400,000 contract for the first phase of a “North Lawrence Comprehensive Corridor Plan” as well as the makeup of an 11-member task force that will drive it.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 8, 2025 - 6:08 pm

Lawrence police to update city commission on camera surveillance program, future plans

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will hear a presentation from Lawrence police about the initiative underway to integrate private surveillance cameras across the city and the long-term goal to launch a “Real Time Operations Center.”

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 5, 2025 - 1:06 pm

Lawrence City Commission candidates to participate in forums hosted by former mayors

by Lawrence Times

Folks can get to know the four candidates for Lawrence City Commission during two upcoming forums to be hosted by former mayors. Candidates will not have the questions ahead of time, according to the organizers.

Lawrence news September 2, 2025 - 11:29 pm

Lawrence City Commission adding items to 2026 budget as final approval looms

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday heard from dozens about the 2026 budget, which will raise property taxes. They asked to add items during a conversation reminiscent of others in recent months, but now final budget approval is coming in two weeks.

Lawrence news September 2, 2025 - 10:49 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Sept. 2, 2025

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 September 2, 2025 - 7:25 pm

Row house project at 700 New Hampshire will move forward after Lawrence City Commission vote

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners have approved a site plan for 15 row houses along an edge of the former Borders parking lot near 7th and New Hampshire streets in downtown Lawrence.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 1, 2025 - 4:25 pm

Lawrence City Commission to hold public hearings on 2026 budget

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence city commissioners will listen to public feedback about the proposed 2026 budget, which will increase property taxes, during Tuesday’s meeting.

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