County budget keeps flat mill levy in 2019 plan
Douglas County Commission quickly approves the 2019 budget after months of hearings. The plan maintains a 46.018 mill levy meaning a $926 tax on a $175,000 home. Three million dollars shifts to jail overcrowding projects, with funding cuts to other programs including a $14 million cut to capital accounts for facilities and the road and bridge fund.
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Justice Matters Ready to Campaign If Needed
Justice Matters co president Rose Schmidt says the faith based group is prepared to lead opposition to a Douglas County sales tax proposal if it appears similar to Prop 1 version 2.0. County commissioners will decide on a tax to fund a mental health crisis center with options for a sales or property tax and will discuss Aug 15.
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Lawrence approves mural contract for library wall
City Commission vote approves a public mural agreement with lead artist Connie Fiorella Fitzpatrick for the Lawrence Public Library exterior wall at 707 Vermont St. The plan stems from a Women of Color proposal with maintenance details left for later review.
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