The Lawrence City Commission voted Tuesday night to exceed its revenue neutral rate and, after lengthy discussion, bumped up the maximum mill levy from the initial rate proposed in the budget to a higher amount to create some budgetary “wiggle room.” Commissioners voted 3-2 to exceed the ...
Lawrence city commissioners expressed interest Tuesday in exploring potential membership fees for the city’s Parks, Recreation and Culture department rec centers, but they advised the department to consider cheaper costs than the initial proposal and make access free for low-income ...
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted Monday to tell the Lawrence City Commission that it believes the proposed $1.8 million budget cut to the city’s Parks, Recreation and Culture department would have a “significant, negative effect” for the public's access to facilities. The ...
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 ...