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Polls for 2003
December
- Do you think Lawrence is annexing new areas too quickly? Dec 29
- What letter grade would you give to the Lawrence Police Department for how it responds to calls and the level of service it provides? Dec 22
- This is the third anniversary of the T, Lawrence's bus system. Do you think the city is getting enough bang for its buck? Dec 16
- Should a creek in eastern Lawrence be named for the late William S. Burroughs, a beat generation icon? Dec 3
- Should responsibility for parks in Douglas County be shared by the city of Lawrence? Dec 1
November
- Which of the following should be placed on the back of the Kansas quarter? Nov 18
- Do you think the Lawrence City Commission is appointing too many task forces to study issues? Nov 17
- Should Lawrence's school board start up an online, virtual charter school? Nov 10
October
- What do you think of the city's tax abatement policy? Oct 31
- Do you think Mark Jakubauskas' photo shows a mountain lion? Oct 9
- Considering last weekend's shooting, do you think something should be done to make downtown Lawrence safer at night? Oct 6
September
- Should the Kansas Supreme Court allow Lawrence and other communities to continue selling packaged liquor on Sunday? Sep 29
- Would you vote in favor of a half-cent sales tax to raise $5.8 million for public schools in Douglas County? Sep 22
- What do you think about KU hiring an outside marketer to study its image? Sep 15
- Should the Lawrence Police Department's policy on vehicle pursuits prohibit the department from chasing specific groups of offenders? (For example, car thieves or traffic violators.) Sep 8
- What do you think of KU's decision to not allow Free State High School to use Memorial Stadium for football games next year? Sep 2
August
- Do you think the South Lawrence Trafficway -- now estimated to cost at $110.2 million -- will ever be built? Aug 25
- Would you vote for a local sales tax increase that would help fund public schools in Lawrence? Aug 14
- Should the city of Lawrence continue its financial support of public transit (the T)? Aug 11
- The Lawrence City Commission cut funding to the public works department by more than $300,000, which means fewer roadwork projects will be completed. Do you agree with the city commission's decision? Aug 4
July
- Do you think its a good idea for the city to raise its bed tax on hotel rooms? Jul 28
- The City of Lawrence is considering several ways to raise more money next year. Which you would be willing to pay? Jul 21
- Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical officials say they need an extra firefighter position to fully staff their ladder truck. City administrators say the city can't afford it. What do you think? Jul 14
- The city plans to spend a little over a million dollars on funding for organizations which aren't part of the city, including the Humane Society, the Boys and Girls Club, and the Ballard Community Center. Should this practice continue? Jul 7
June
- What role will fireworks play in your Fourth of July? Jun 30
- The city has several reserve funds in the budget for emergencies, such as a tornado, flood, or ice storm. One proposal is to eliminate these contingency funds from the general fund, and save the city $200,000. Do you agree with this proposal? Jun 30
- In their budget discussions, what issue do you think the City Commissioners should be most concerned with? Jun 23
- Should the Lawrence School District test children who might have been exposed to lead paint at school and begin a lead paint abatement program? Jun 18
- Should cell phone towers be allowed in city parks? Jun 11
- How will the city's ban on fireworks affect your Fourth of July celebration? Jun 6
May
- Do you agree with the city's legal position that construction of a Wal-Mart store is "impermissible" at Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive? May 29
- What do you think about Kansas University's proposal to raise tuition and fees by 17.7 percent next year? May 16
- Should the city of Lawrence take over the $1.4 million cost of sports programs at local schools? May 8
April
- Should the Legislature and the governor approve a tax increase? Apr 24
- Should the 2003 Legislature permit Sunday sales of package liquor? Apr 24
- Should the 2003 Legislature expand gambling in Kansas? Apr 24
- Do you think the Kansas Legislature will try to override the governor's veto of a budget amendment aimed at eliminating a sex education class at Kansas University? Apr 22
- Are you happy with Bill Self as the new KU men's basketball coach? Apr 20
- Do you support a ban on smoking in Lawrence clubs and bars? Apr 18
- What's your opinion of Roy Williams now? Apr 15
- Should a parade go forward, as earlier planned, for the KU men's basketball team? Apr 11
- Should Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius line-item veto a provision in the state budget bill that could block funding of the Kansas University School of Social Welfare because of the content of a human sexuality class? Apr 5
March
- Opinion: Benghazi triggers a major credibility crisis May 18, 2013 · 73 comments
- Planning Commission recommends approval of Menards store for south Lawrence May 20, 2013 · 29 comments
- Opinion: Amid crisis, Europe resists extremism May 21, 2013 · 9 comments
- Blog: Kansas science and math teachers easily recruited away May 20, 2013 · 17 comments
- Editorial: Police needs May 20, 2013 · 13 comments
- Two men arrested in connection with Sunday morning shooting May 20, 2013 · 37 comments
- Crews dig through night after deadly Okla. twister May 20, 2013 · 25 comments
- Letter: Serious issue May 21, 2013 · 12 comments
- Legislature makes no progress; Brownback leaves state to tout tax cuts May 20, 2013 · 13 comments
- Sound Off: Truck dogs May 19, 2013 · 18 comments
- Memphis forward Tarik Black transfers to KU May 20, 2013
- 40 years ago: Outgoing KU chancellor receives tributes from alumni May 21, 2013
- Planning Commission recommends approval of Menards store for south Lawrence May 20, 2013
- They said it ... about Tarik Black May 20, 2013
- Editorial: Hometown pride May 21, 2013
- Legislature makes no progress; Brownback leaves state to tout tax cuts May 20, 2013
- Midwifery 101: Options for pregnant women May 21, 2013
- Project to build intergenerational retirement community in Lawrence moving ahead April 29, 2013
- Lawrence man pleads guilty to bank robbery; 52-month sentence recommended May 20, 2013
- Crews dig through night after deadly Okla. twister May 20, 2013
