After a majority of those who responded to a city survey supported the idea, city leaders will consider developing a long-term version of a temporary program that has allowed downtown businesses to construct patios and outdoor dining areas in parking stalls.
As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will receive the survey results and consider authorizing the development of a long-term ...
Douglas County is seeking to hear from residents about whether they would like to see the County Commission expand from three members to five.
The county has scheduled a listening session for Dec. 9 to gather residents' input about expanding the commission after more residents started getting in touch with local leaders about the idea.
Commissioners initially expressed interest in expanding the commission to ...
Douglas County leaders expressed concerns Wednesday related to a proposal from a group of local attorneys interested in providing public defender services for people who are accused of crimes and cannot afford attorneys.
The proposal, from a group of local attorneys under the title Douglas County Defense Services, is the second such proposal the county has received in recent months. Both proposals are from ...
Though incumbent City Commissioner Lisa Larsen continues to prove herself a voter favorite, the next term will also see some new faces joining her at City Hall.
Larsen, who also finished in the top spot when she ran four years ago, was the top vote winner by a margin of about 750 votes in Tuesday’s general election. As results became clear, Larsen said it was an honor to continue to serve the community and ...
Douglas County has received a second proposal from a group of attorneys interested in providing public defender services for people who are accused of crimes and cannot afford attorneys.
As part of its meeting Wednesday, the Douglas County Commission will discuss a process to handle the proposals. Both proposals are from groups of attorneys seeking county funding to provide public defender services for people ...
Residents heard more details Monday about a proposed redesign of the city’s bus routes that includes an Uber-like “microtransit” option.
Lawrence Transit has proposed two options for a long-awaited redesign of the city’s bus routes and held the first public meeting Monday to present the proposals and get input from residents. Transportation consultants explained that both proposals use traditional ...
