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Lawrence City Commission moves forward with draft strategic plan that will guide city budget decisions

City leaders are moving forward with a draft of the strategic plan that will guide budget decisions for the next two years, and more detailed discussions about how to accomplish the plan's goals are forthcoming. As part of its work session Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission discussed key pieces of the strategic plan, which will update a plan created by the last commission in 2017. City officials said the ...

Lawrence City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St., is pictured Thursday, July 7, 2016.

Lawrence City Commission to review draft strategic plan that will guide city budget decisions

City leaders will soon continue their discussion of the strategic plan that will guide budget decisions for the next two years. As part of its work session Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will discuss three key pieces the strategic plan, which will update a plan created by the last commission in 2017. A draft of the plan includes goals related to the economy, environmental sustainability and addressing ...

After years of significant decline in traffic tickets, some city leaders want to consider increasing enforcement

It has been years since the Lawrence Police Department had officers dedicated to issuing tickets for speeding and other traffic violations, and some city leaders — as well as some residents — say it’s time to reconsider that approach. Concerns from residents came up during a recent survey conducted by the city that asked whether the speed limit on residential streets should be lower than the current ...

Lawrence City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St., is pictured Thursday, July 7, 2016.

Lawrence City Commission to review how city taxes and utilities compare to other cities in region

City of Lawrence leaders will soon review a report that shows how Lawrence taxes and utility bills compare to those of other communities. As part of the City Commission’s work session Tuesday, the commission will receive a report comparing the cost of living in Lawrence to dozens of other nearby cities. Specifically, Roeland Park City Administrator Keith Moody will present his findings from a survey of 49 ...

After seven-month closure, Parks and Recreation centers to open in limited capacity for drop-in use

After being closed by health orders in March, the Lawrence Parks and Recreation department will soon reopen its facilities for drop-in public use, though with limitations to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The Parks and Rec department has been working with the health department and other area recreation departments to create new recommendations, and beginning Monday will open with mask requirements ...

Though city leaders approve temporary campsite for homeless people, they stress need for long-term solutions

Though city leaders approved a temporary campsite for homeless people, they were clear that the campsite should be in place only for a few months while community leaders seek other ways to address the large number of people living outside. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission voted 4-0, with Mayor Jennifer Ananda absent, to approve a special event permit for a temporary campground for ...