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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 2022
Page
1
The Lawrence Police Department will deploy Stop Stick spike strips to end chases more safely. Lt. David Ernst notes the new 3-foot segments, 80-foot cable, and protective sleeve ease deployment and reduce officer risk. The policy requires officer cover and escape routes during use.
Douglas County homeowners received new property tax assessments showing average value increases exceed 15 percent. Appraiser Steven Miles notes the jump stems from a frothy real estate market, not improvements to homes, with homes selling in four to five days and prices often above asking. The surge signals higher taxes later this year.
Lawrence city commissioners will discuss the Percent for Art program during today's meeting. The resolution allows setting aside up to 2 percent of a capital project budget for public art, with eligibility for projects over 10 000 including new construction renovations parks and parking facilities.
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