Community partners seek safe respectful Lawrence environment
Community members, service providers, and government officials gathered Tuesday to start conversations on improving safety in Lawrence after teens Kamarjay Shaw 14, Brianna Higgins 15, Davin Kerr 18, and Isaiah Neal 17 were respectively killed in gun violence in residential areas, parked cars, homes, and outside.
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City sues landlord over housing voucher discrimination
The City of Lawrence filed in Douglas County District Court against River City Homes Inc. and owners Joe and Sue Herynk for denying a rental to a prospective tenant who used housing assistance. The suit cites the cities new nondiscrimination ordinance prohibiting voucher refusals and protections for survivors of domestic violence and related statuses. The plaintiff tenant offered a landlord letter of recommendation and proof of Violence Against Women Act protection, but the Herynks maintained they do not accept vouchers. The filing includes exhibits showing the landlord challenging the city and a confrontation letter stating intent to go to court.
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Douglas County hosts open house for JLEC updates and new public safety building
Douglas County and Treanor architects presented plans for a 57,000 square foot south side addition to the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center and a 25,965 square foot public safety building. The project aims to improve court space, security, and public access with separate circulation for public, detainees, and staff, plus a storm hardened emergency shelter.
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