County budget keeps current mill levy as hearings begin
Douglas County Administrator Craig Weinaug presents a 2019 plan maintaining the 46.018 mill levy and identifies 3.12 million from spending cuts for criminal justice needs including jail overcrowding. The 312 million proposal avoids large social service cuts, shifting more to building and road projects while alternative, larger cuts would affect community partners. Budget hearings run from 8 am to noon at the Douglas County Courthouse.
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2019 Douglas County Budget At A Glance
The 2019 proposed Douglas County budget shows a recommended mill levy of 46.018 mills with taxes on a $175,000 home totaling $926. County revenue per mill is about $1.9 million, and total proposed expenditures reach $100.3 million, reflecting a 5.3 percent increase in the property tax base from the prior year.
Langston Hughes mural at New York Elementary nears completion
Students and parents brighten a gray day as art teacher Julia Rose Weston guides a Langston Hughes themed mural at New York Elementary. Connor Austin and Grace Sanders lead a group of 20 plus volunteers including former students painting the 15 by 6 foot piece honoring Hughes. Principal Nancy DeGarmo retires this summer after guiding the project.
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Interim leader Stubblefield ready to relinquish district helm
Anna Stubblefield will step down from her one year tenure as interim superintendent of the Lawrence school district effective July 1 as Anthony Lewis prepares to take over. Named June 20, 2017, she has led the district while keeping deputy superintendent duties.
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