The City of Lawrence knew it would have to alter its budget process after last year. The budget that City Commissioners eventually passed for 2025 was considered “unsustainable” by city staff and commissioners, and the city began working to craft its budget in January, as the Journal-World ...
The City Commission on Tuesday will consider setting public hearings for its budget and setting its maximum mill levy for the 2026 budget, which is a slight decrease compared to last year. The city needs to declare its intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate as defined by state law and set ...
This story was updated at 4:06 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2025. A proposal from the Lawrence Parks, Recreation and Culture department would add a variety of membership fees to access the city's recreation centers, with costs for residents ranging to $25 a month for adults and up to $5 for day ...
During an initial work session on the proposed 2026 budget on Tuesday, Lawrence city commissioners and members of the public had questions about cuts to the fire and medical department, and some commenters asked for certain bike and pedestrian projects to be funded next year. The initial ...
Ahead of the first public meeting that will discuss the city’s proposed 2026 budget, the local fire fighter’s union expressed concern about a proposed reduction of the daily staffing minimum for Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical. The 2026 budget proposal, which was first made public ...
City Commissioners on Tuesday will consider declaring an intent to issue bonds to allow for a sales tax exemption for the developer of a proposed apartment development in East Lawrence’s Warehouse Arts District. Commissioners will consider adopting a resolution that will declare the city’s ...