Lawrence school board ousts two incumbents in bond backlash
In Lawrence, two incumbents lost as voters elected Leonard Ortiz Rich Minder and Cindy Yulich to the school board. Sue Morgan won a second term as Mary Lowland and Scott Morgan lost. The 59 million bond failed with over 54 percent opposing it, signaling a demand to reassess district plans and finances.
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Voters reject school bond plan amid closings push
Voters defeated a large bond issue deemed too costly while proposals to close Centennial and East Heights elementaries faced neighborhood opposition. Officials warned closures and bond denial would not be tied, as district contemplates a smaller future package and potential restructuring. Incumbents and new members reflect divided support for bonds and cost cuts.
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Lawrence City Commission Poised With Growth and Living Wage Debates
In Lawrence the City Commission and School Board races heated by a living wage and flood plain rules proposals led to a record turnout of about 25 000 ballots, 45 percent. Progressives Rundle Highberger Schauner top the primary, facing a two side loss of Schauner Gerhard DiVilbiss. Durflinger cast early vote.
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Vote-counting snafu delays results in Douglas County
Election night chaos as Douglas County Courthouse crowd waits while clerks announce that a machine error will push final results past 11. Officials say primary software was used instead of general election chips, causing delays amid hot races for Lawrence city commission, school board, and a school bond.
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