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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1971
Page
3
A 54 year old candidate from 2312 Westdale Rd a farm property manager discusses bus service taxation and budget priorities. He supports following planning and human relations commissions while urging better police fire professionalization and open lines of communication to improve streets and services.
Statements from three residents of Lawrence advocate subsidizing a city bus system with limits, while urging the city commission to heed advisory bodies. They call for better police confidence, extended industry, and careful use of public funds amid growth and university influence. One commenter favors subsidies. another opposes them, and a third stresses expert input in budgeting and transportation.
A wholesale plumbing dealer and a pharmacy owner from Lawrence urge expanding basic transit routes funded by tax money if needed and advocate fiscal realignment. They stress clear problem definition, protection of essential services, and a mixed representation for the city commission.
The Journal World presents candidate opinions on issues from the League of Women Voters. Eighteen of nineteen candidates responded to questions as part of a public service preview. The top six advance to the April 6 general election to fill three of five commission seats.
A group of Lawrence residents including Nancy Hambleton and others argue for expanded bus service, better communication, and public involvement. They urge careful study of costs, advisory board input, and voter approval for funding while stressing unity, law enforcement, and responsive services for youth and minorities.
A collection of resident comments from Lawrence advocating public health safety and transportation emphasis, planning commissions, and reduced taxes. Participants urge private partnerships, study into administration size, and inclusive panels for minority concerns while criticizing discriminatory practices.
Douglas J Walker urges public transport use and environmental planning. He calls for ward level control, independent expert advisory bodies, and careful future air water and fuel supply considerations to balance growth, housing, and services.
Peter A. Whitenight argues buses should be a city ward, with limited support where needed and demand guided by supply and demand. He urges city commission action on community relations, stronger police and fire, zoning reform, city-county coordination, and careful future development to balance growth and protection.
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