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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 2001
Page
3
An Associated Press poll finds 48 percent of those surveyed favor President Bushs proposed federal income tax cuts. Respondents are asked whether they favor broad based cuts or those targeted to lower and middle income families and whether taxes are too high, too low, or about right.
A national poll shows one third expect the plan to help the economy, one third see no difference, and nearly twenty percent fear harm. Voters urge legislators to act while Senate cuts the plan by twenty five percent. Support varies by income, with Republicans backing strongly and Democrats opposing two to one.
Rundle won the mayoral race after a contentious two year period with three to two commission votes. He plans to address community disintegration and the comprehensive plan, possibly forming a task force to review commissioner salaries and staff support. Supporters praise the outcome and his leadership.
In Lawrence the mayor’s role is largely ceremonial but grants the power of appointment to city boards. Mayors recommend candidates for planning, arts, parks and related committees, and commissioners typically follow the mayor’s guidance as Mayor Mike Rundle notes.
Officials warn reduced state funding would force Lawrence district to lay off teachers by seniority, increasing class sizes and shortening the school year. Parents and teachers urge exploring options before cuts, noting bus, heating, and transportation costs. Tim Carpenter.
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