Lawrence mayor urges more residents share tax burden
Lawrence Mayor Mike Dever told real estate professionals that affordable housing goals should shift to attainable housing and stressed there must be more high end homes to broaden the tax base. He noted population growth in Douglas County slowed from 2010 to 2020 and urged broader participation in taxes.
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Lawrence approves capital plan with new fire station project
Lawrence city commissioners welcomed the five year Capital Improvement Plan funding a new fire station named Station 6 in the northwest area. The CIP totals 386 million with about 157 million in projects slated for 2026 including 1.5 million for the fire station and 5.4 million and 5.7 million in 2027 and 2028 respectively.
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Midsummer Night on Mass Returns to Downtown Lawrence
Downtown Lawrence Inc plans the third annual Midsummer Night on Mass with live street entertainment and downtown deals. The event runs Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring offers at shops and restaurants as they extend hours to lure crowds in cooler evening hours.
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