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Dever set to monitor ‘unprecedented’ period as he begins term as Lawrence mayor
By Chad Lawhorn
April 15, 2013
It may not be the most exciting goal a politician has ever come up with, but incoming Lawrence Mayor Mike Dever has one he wants the community to consider for the next year: Let’s catch our breath. By Chad Lawhorn
Agenda for April 16 Lawrence City Commission meeting
Staff Reports
April 13, 2013
6:35 p.m. Tuesday, City Hall
Economic development council says private fundaising crucial for development efforts
By Chad Lawhorn
April 12, 2013
A $750,000 budget for the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce’s economic development division won the blessing of a key city-county board on Friday. But members of the new Joint Economic Development Council said a recently launched private fundraising campaign by the chamber will be critical to future economic development efforts. By Chad Lawhorn
Plant operators working to control another round of taste and odor problems in city’s drinking water
By Chad Lawhorn
April 10, 2013
There are early signs that Lawrence officials once again will spend the summer fighting an organic battle to prevent the city’s drinking water from having taste and odor issues. By Chad Lawhorn
Departing commissioner urges debate on increasing pay of Lawrence city commissioners
By Chad Lawhorn
April 9, 2013
As City Commissioner Aron Cromwell completes the final days of his term, he has a parting thought: Lawrence city commissioner really ought to be paid more. Cromwell at Tuesday night’s meeting urged the next group of city commissioners to seriously discuss a pay raise that perhaps would more than triple the current $9,000 per year salary commissioners receive. By Chad Lawhorn
Could city’s creative placemaking efforts downtown lead to unwanted gentrification?
Some fear low-income residents would be pushed out of neighborhood, experts say prevention is in the process
By Sara Shepherd
April 8, 2013
As Lawrence looks to take advantage of its cultural heritage in hopes of encouraging economic development, it faces a dilemma: What if the efforts end up pushing out some of the very people who give the targeted neighborhoods their unique flavor? The area covered by Lawrence’s newly designated cultural district is home to many low-income residents and artists, some who fear attention and improvements might increase property values so much they could no longer afford to live and work there. By Sara Shepherd
Massive undertaking aims to transform Lawrence from artsy to ArtPlace
Arts Center leads charge for ‘creative placemaking’ projects
By Sara Shepherd
April 7, 2013
Being an artsy town is one thing. Sculpting that into a concrete concept that will win grant money — over hundreds of other artsy towns vying for the same prize — is another, and Lawrence is going to great lengths to do it. The city is among a sliver of national finalists for a coveted arts grant that could change the landscape of downtown and propel the city to model-status in the world of creative placemaking. By Sara Shepherd
Artists an untapped resource for community development, expert says
By Sara Shepherd
April 7, 2013
Laura Zabel thinks of artists as a natural resource. Every community has them, and they offer a unique set of skills. They’re even renewable. But sometimes their power can be difficult to harness. By Sara Shepherd
Agenda for April 9 Lawrence City Commission meeting
By Chad Lawhorn
April 6, 2013
6:35 p.m. Tuesday, Lawrence City Hall
Voter turnout at 16 percent, up slightly from 2011 totals
By Chad Lawhorn
April 2, 2013
A $92.5 million school bond election was worth a few extra voters at the polls on Tuesday. Voter turnout was up from 2011 levels and way above the snow-snarled February primary. By Chad Lawhorn
Amyx, Farmer, Riordan win election to Lawrence City Commission
By Chad Lawhorn
April 2, 2013
Incumbent Mike Amyx and political newcomer Jeremy Farmer both won relatively easy City Commission victories on Tuesday, but Lawrence physician Terry Riordan had to wait until the final ballots were counted to win a seat on the commission, thwarting what would have been a historic victory by sixth-place primary finisher Leslie Soden — a staunch critic of the recreation center proposal. By Chad Lawhorn • School bond issue sails to passage • Vote roundup • Voter turnout at 16 percent, up slightly from 2011 totals
Election Night Updates: Final unofficial: Amyx, Farmer, Riordan; School bond rolls to victory
By Chad Lawhorn
09:07 p.m., April 2, 2013 Updated 09:40 p.m.
Mike Amyx was reelected to the Lawrence City Commission Tuesday and political newcomers Jeremy Farmer and Terry Riordan won seats on the Commission—with Riordan narrowly edging out Leslie Soden by fewer than 100 votes, according to unofficial final results. The $92.5 million school bond proposal was overwhelmingly approved by voters. By Chad Lawhorn
City to seek bids on rebuilding portions of Bob Billings Parkway, Wakarusa Drive
By Chad Lawhorn
April 2, 2013
Commissioners agreed to go out for bid on an estimated $1.2 million partial rebuilding of Bob Billings Parkway, and a $1 million rebuilding of a small portion of Wakarusa Drive. Both roads were suffering from failing pavements. By Chad Lawhorn
City commission candidates offer views on rental registration, recycling, neighborhood issues
By Chad Lawhorn
March 31, 2013
In the third of a series of articles about issues in the 2013 Lawrence City Commission race, the Journal-World asked the six candidates for their views on issues that may impact Lawrence neighborhoods. By Chad Lawhorn
City agenda for April 2 meeting
By Chad Lawhorn
March 29, 2013
5 p.m., April 2, Lawrence City Hall

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