City budget debates fund social services limit sought in Lawrence
Lawrence commissioners consider final appeals for social services funding as 2015 budget tops 188 million and includes a near 1.9 mill property tax rise. The Social Services Advisory Board urged 513000 from the general fund for 16 agencies, short of 458000 across 27 groups. The mural project Pollinators seeks 50000. developers pledge 20000 with 30000 sought from other sources. Ballard Center and Warm Hearts proposals are weighed. Van Go would get 32000 from the alcohol fund rather than general funds. The board urges prudent funding amid a city-wide Ninth Street corridor investment and calls for keeping to its guidance.
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Europe must stand up to Putin, says Rubin column
Trudy Rubin argues that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is a global menace linked to the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. She cites Russian weapons, separatist support, and media manipulation, urging European leaders to impose tougher sanctions and challenge Moscow.
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John E. Herbst
U.S
Atlantic Council
Vote to protect your right in local elections says reader
Karen Keim of Lawrence urges readers to vote in small city elections noting their outsized impact and the ongoing risk to voting rights. She recalls long precinct lines, compares local turnout to gubernatorial races, and invokes immigrant struggles for freedom to cast ballots.
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Karen Keim
Lawrence
Indefensible budget concerns in City budget Q&A
Chad Lawhorn interviews City Manager David Corliss about the proposed 2015 budget uncovering problems in the plan. City officials frame the budget as requiring a property tax increase for the fourth straight year.
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Chad Lawhorn
David Corliss
Kansas public forum critiques city spending and state tax policy
A letter argues that city tax increases stem from unsustainable local spending and personnel costs, not state cuts. It urges cutting nine new staff, opposing a director of arts and culture, and criticizes a city commission raise. It contrasts Brownback's tax plan with Kansas’ lagging growth, urging voters to demand better fiscal choices.
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