Lawrence City Commission Candidate Survey Summary
Incumbent, age 65, principal geologist at Kansas Geological Survey with KU phased retirement. Resides in Lawrence with wife Darcy and children Tracy Abrams, 16, in Warrenville, Illinois. Dana 12. Jacob 6. Grace 3. Advocates targeted tax abatements with community standards checks, tighter city efficiency reviews, broader neighborhood inclusion, and balanced private sector job growth in life sciences, technology, and arts tourism. Supports recycling, full rental inspections with privacy protections, and cautious use of incentives.
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Kansas
Geological Survey
Darcy
Tracy Abrams
Warrenville
Ill
Syracuse University
Lawrence
Lynn Goodell and Family Details unclear
Fragmentary OCR lists Lynn Goodell age 67 retired city housing director Marion wife and children Bill Eli Bear Sam with ages 42 24 22 8 plus 26 years. Mentions bachelor’s in education from Emporia State University and references Dennis Boog Highberger Journey Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Notes single 25 years and B.S. KU J.D. KU.
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Housing and Neighborhood Development
Marion
Bill
Eli
Bear
Sam
Emporia State University
Lawrence candidates debate economic policy and tax abatements
A public forum in Lawrence covers Horizon 2020 goals, tax abatement rules, neighborhood impacts, and city staffing. Participants stress partnerships with chambers, universities, and counties while weighing living wage standards, floodplain rules, and recycling programs amid development and neighborhood preservation concerns.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Citizens Review Board
Lawrence
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City Commission
Gregory A. DiVilbiss
Carol
Dana
Jacob
Grace
Electronics Institute
Ear
Lee Gerhard
Lynn Goodell
Dennis
Boog” Highberger
Jorney
Department of Health and Environment
B.S
J.D
Mike Rundle
Community Mercantile
David Schauner
Chéryl Hewitt
B.S. Wichita State University
J.D. Washburn University
Chamber of Commerce
County Commission
Douglas County
23Rd Street
Iowa
Home Depot
31St Street
Wal-Mart
Sixth and
Wakarusa
Citizens’ Review Board
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