“Sidewalks. I always get frustrated when we have sidewalks that don't connect.”

— Howard Lubliner, engineer, Lawrence

“Road repair, particularly on Louisiana Street.”

— Susan Niedenthal, substitute teacher, Lawrence

“More spending on parks. Not that you don't spend a lot on parks already — I know the parks are in great shape.”

— Mike Goodwin, retired, Topeka

“Education. I just worry, being in the state of Kansas, what they're doing to public education.”

— Jena Dick, owner of J.Lynn Bridal, Lawrence

“Read more: 'Belt-tightening' to be part of Lawrence budget discussions”

— Related story, May 12, 2016, LJWorld.com