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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 2014
Page
5
An editorial notes Lawrence began licensing and inspecting rental units in August. By late September inspectors reported 43 initial apartment inspections with 34 violations found, 80 percent. Landlords had corrected 26 violations by Sept 24. Common issues included smoke alarms, GFCI outlets, faulty covers, windows, and plumbing fixtures, highlighting safety focus in the program.
Kerry Madden describes her family’s struggle with Parent PLUS loans totaling about 120000 for three children, now consolidated to 954.42 monthly. Despite good credit and steady work, interest and rising costs push them toward debt, eviction, and ongoing sacrifices while pursuing higher education for their kids.
Lawrence Daily Journal World reports 1914 county turnout projected at 20,000 of 35,938 registered voters with five county offices and two local questions. Bond issue of 11.75 million to replace 51 bridges including the Kansas River Lawrence Bridge and a nonpartisan district judge nomination and appointment proposal from a constitutional amendment. Arthur Capper seen as governor contender. Henry Allen underperforming expectations.
To the editor, Lawrence city commissioners push a city operated recycling monopoly. Residential service expands, but commercial recycling stalls as Deffenbaugh exits Lawrence. City solid waste promises 2015 commercial service, yet only apartments and the Sports Pavilion receive it.
Local readers complain that commercial recycling expansion should begin now to avoid service lapses and greater landfill use. They call out alleged grant handling and a developer tied to cash offers and city inspector visits as conflicts of interest. Residents urge neighborhood inclusion in design decisions and management changes before any action.
A letter to the Journal-World complains the half million dollar grant to make East Lawrence an art hub insults local artists who shaped the area. It notes real estate developers involved and a board member at the arts center, urging scrutiny while outlining submission rules for public letters.
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