Group forms to oppose prison project in Tonganoxie
A coalition named Concerned Citizens for the Future of Tonganoxie formed to oppose a Becon Construction proposal to build a 220 bed federal prison on 120 acres near the city. Opponents fear safety, higher taxes, and lower property values while supporters cite jobs and tax base gains. The plan, a Becon Bechtel subsidiary project for the U.S. Marshals Service, would be funded by the marshal service with private management and could expand to 440 beds.
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Meeting on trafficway public forum in Lawrence
A public meeting to discuss concerns about the South Lawrence trafficway EIS is set for 7 30 p m Monday at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries building 1204 Oread The event is hosted by the Jayhawk Audubon Society and Kansas Area Watershed Council Speakers include Paul Justus Wakarusa Greens Roger Boyd Baker University Bill Griffith Lawrence resident and Ken Lassman Save the Elkins Prairie who will raise issues on alternatives wetlands impacts congestion relief and long term prairie status.
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County Commission Cancels Monday Meeting
Douglas County Commission cancels Monday session as courthouse closes for Presidents Day. Next meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday will consider several planning items including a proposal to rezone property south of East Hills Business Park for an asphalt plant.
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