Lawrence adopts hands on budget process for 2003 plan
Lawrence city commissioners will hold two days of hearings with outside agencies and three with city departments as part of a new hands on budgeting approach for 2003. The process aims to expand public input, with hearings at City Hall and deadlines set around June and August.
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Missouri tornado toll tests community resilience
Rural Bollinger County residents faced destruction after a Sunday morning tornado killed a 12 year old and injured 16 others. Gov Holden expanded the disaster area, Sen Carnahan joined relief tours, and cleanup continued amid shattered homes and trailer houses. Authorities noted a 110 mile path and an F 4 tornado near Poplar Bluff as one of Missouri’s fiercest storms in memory.
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Residents weigh ECO2 tax plan at second public forum
About 30 people attended the ECO2 committee public forum at the Community Mental Health Building to discuss a proposed 1/4 cent sales tax aimed at funding development and preserving open space. Opinions ranged from support to strong opposition with several questions about preserving land and historical sites.
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Lawrence
Texas
Jason Fizell
Kaw Valley Heritage Alliance
Kansas Land Trust
Don Cashatt
Baldwin
Carol Francis
Douglas County
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