Lawrence approves safe haven ordinance for LGBTQ residents
Lawrence City Commission votes unanimously to codify protections via Ordinance No. 9999 declaring the city a safe haven from discriminatory acts and legislation. The measure, aimed at transgender nonbinary and gender nonconforming people, awaits final approval after first reading, with possible language tweaks.
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Law rence cities approves 33.207 mill levy limit
Lawrence city leaders propose a maximum property tax levy of 33.207 mills for the 2024 budget. The City Commission voted unanimously to keep the rate as presented by City Manager Craig Owens in the final budget plan.
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Lawrence appoints Misty Bosch-Hastings as Homeless Programs coordinator
The City of Lawrence announced Misty Bosch-Hastings as the new Homeless Programs coordinator in its Housing Initiatives Division. She previously led guest services at Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries and worked as housing and homelessness project coordinator for the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services. The city plans to recruit for the proposed Homeless Programs Department in the 2024 budget.
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Judge sets 500K bond for teen in fatal Maple Lane shooting
Lawrence teenager Derrick Del Reed, who turns 18 soon, was ordered to pay 500000 bond and be tried as an adult on a first degree murder charge for the March 18 2023 killing of 14 year old Kamarjay Shaw in the 1300 block of Maple Lane. The judge denied immunity based on self defense.
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