County faces jail plan tradeoffs and data gaps
Douglas County leaders debate pretrial release and behavioral programs amid concerns about inmate shifts and court speeds. Undersheriff Bunting cites bed shortages and floor mattresses as evidence to press ahead with a 120-bed expansion, while critics urge broader impact studies and cost clarity for 2018 initiatives.
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Douglas County
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Bunting
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Stumblingbear campaigns on housing and growth in Lawrence
Stumblingbear, on Independence Inc. board, pushes affordable housing and infrastructure in Lawrence. He cites service jobs, touring events, and short term rentals, supports renewing a 0.55 percent city sales tax with 0.05 percent for housing, and aims to boost tourism and arts while updating ordinances for Airbnb style rentals. He notes budget and planning lessons from board work and early departure from KU before degree to care for his son. The race features eight candidates with Aug 1 primary and Nov 7 general elections.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
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Lisa Larsen
Mike Amyx
Matthew Herbert
Herbert
Larsen
Jennifer Ananda
Bassem Chahine
Ken Easthouse
Mike Anderson
Christian Lyche
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