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Community Voices October 27, 2024 - 12:55 pm

Letter to the Times: Serious concerns about Douglas County Commission races, ballot question

by Sonja Czarnecki, LWV L-DC

”The League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County does not support the proposed change to the structure of Lawrence city government. … The League also has serious concerns about the future of our county government,” Sonja Czarnecki writes in this letter to the Times.

Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 13, 2024 - 11:58 am

Lawrence candidate forums set for Douglas County commission, district attorney races and more

by Lawrence Times

Several forums where community members can hear from candidates running in local and state races are set for the coming weeks, ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life July 9, 2024 - 2:46 pm

Candidate forums coming up for Douglas County Commission, Lawrence-area House and Senate races

by Lawrence Times

Four candidate forums are coming up, featuring candidates running for Douglas County Commission as well as the Lawrence- and Douglas County-area candidates running in the primary elections for Kansas House and Senate.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 29, 2024 - 8:58 pm

Douglas County Commission candidates discuss climate plan, race and equity, property taxes

by Maya Hodison

Candidates running for Douglas County Commission seats largely agreed during a forum Saturday that housing inequality and increasing property taxes are pervasive but shared differing viewpoints on environmentalism and equity strides.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts June 29, 2024 - 8:04 pm

Forum between Douglas County district attorney candidates heats up

by Mackenzie Clark

As two newcomers running for Douglas County district attorney on Saturday criticized many issues within the current DA’s office, the incumbent said she’s prepared to keep doing the work.

Lawrence news June 26, 2024 - 4:53 pm

Forums set for Douglas County DA, commission candidates

by Lawrence Times

The NAACP and League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County on Saturday will host forums for candidates running for key offices in Douglas County.

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.

Community Voices July 26, 2022 - 11:19 am

Letter to the Times: Vote ‘no’ to protect constitutional rights

by Carol Williamson and Lori Hutfles

“Kansas already has highly restricted abortion care with no government funding, and that will continue if we vote ‘no,’” write Carol Williamson and Lori Hutfles, co-presidents of the League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County.

Health July 7, 2022 - 4:31 pm

Lawrence-area legislators emphasize importance of voting on Aug. 2, share concerns about proposed amendment

by Mackenzie Clark

Two state legislators from Lawrence on Thursday shared some concerns they have looking ahead to the Aug. 2 election, when Kansans will decide whether to remove the protection of abortion from the state’s constitution. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 15, 2022 - 6:47 pm

Lawrence Juneteenth celebrations and events, both in person and virtual, to span the weekend

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence, Kansas Juneteenth Organization will hold a big downtown parade and celebration on Saturday, and plenty of events are planned for Thursday through Sunday.

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