Kipp and McElhaney Vie for Douglas County Commission Seat
In the 3rd District race Kipp and McElhaney seek a county commission seat with influence on land use regulations road planning and rural development. Ramirez praises Kipp as the "godfather of smart growth" while noting policy clashes and long-term growth concerns for Douglas County.
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Kipp
McElhaney
Douglas County
Ramirez
Manhattan
Wilmington
Del
Ottawa University
University of Delaware
Kansas University
University of New Brunswick
Canada
Lawrence
Larry
Lawrence community leaders and officials steering committee listed
A long roster of local figures including Jolene Abbott former Lawrence mayor Arthur Anderson attorney Stephen Abbott chair Jeremy Anderson Douglas County Democratic Party vice chair Oswald Bachus Lauretta Bachus Franklin Douglas County Coalition of Concerned Citizens Charles Benjamin Lawrence attorney Alan Black KU architecture professor John Bowen Lance Burr Friends of the Kaw David Burress KU Institute of Public Policy and Business Research Win Campbell Winfield House Clay Comfort retired Marine general Jack Davidson Lawrence school board Sam and Barbara Dixon Douglas County Property Owners Assn Dennis and Shirley Domer KU professor author of Lawrence Biography Caryn Goldberg Franklin Douglas County Coalition spokesperson Ken Lassman Franklin Douglas County Coalition member Kyle Gerstner Lawrence neighborhood advocate John Gingerich pastor Bob Hagan KU entomologist Gerry Hammond Douglas County Property Owners Assn Charles Jones Douglas County commissioner Glenn Kappelman retired Lawrence businessman O Newton King King Pharmacy Bob Lichtwardt KU professor emeritus and League of Women Voters Alice Lieberman Douglas County Democratic Party president Steve Lopes Kansas teachers union Gwyn Mellinger Baker University instructor Mary Michener Citizens for Public Transportation Daniel Nagengast Rolling Prairie president Karl Ramberg Lawrence artist Kathleen Raney retired Raney drug store Dick Raney Wayne Sailor KU courtesy professor Jim Stokes Douglas County Property Owners Assn Wendy Turnbull early childhood educator Ron Seibald Pines International president Carmela Sibley Republican precinct committeewoman Forrest Swall former state representative Bob Skahan Republican precinct committeeman 1968 Orange Bowl KU quarterback Steve Robinson attorney and state senate candidate Austin Turney Lawrence school board Rey Worster former county commission candidate Norman R Yetman co owner Bay Leaf
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Alan Black
Kansas University
John Bowen
Lance Burr
Friends of the Kaw
David Burress
Kansas University Institute of Public Policy and Business Research
Win Campbell
Winfield House
Clay Comfort
Jack Davidson
Lawrence School Board
Sam
Barbara Dixon
Douglas County
Assn
Dennis
Shirley Domer
Lawrence
Gerry Hammond
Charles Jones
Glenn Kappeltman
Newton King
King Pharmacy
Bob & Betty Lichtwardt
League of Women Voters
Alice Lieberman
Douglas County Democratic Party
Steve Lopes
Kansas Teachers Union
Gwyn Mellinger
Baker University
Mary and
Charles Michener
Citizens For Public Transportation
Daniel Nagengast
Rolling Prairie
Karl and
Ardys Ramberg
Lawrence Tists
Kathleen
Dick Raney
Bob Skahan
Steve Robinson
Austin Turney
Rey Worster
County Commission
Norman R
Anne Yetman
Bay Leaf
McElhaney Leads Douglas County Growth Steering Group
Lawrence native Jere McElhaney chairs a county growth steering committee featuring Robbie Flory of the Lawrence Home Builders Association and other local leaders. The group debates smart growth, funding for services, and balancing development with affordable taxes while McElhaney stresses common sense over jargon and emphasizes roads and infrastructure as ongoing priorities.
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Robbie Flory
Lawrence Home Builders Assn
Dairy Farmer
Paul Bahnmaier
Lecompton Historican
Kipp
Larry
Buhler
Vs Kipp
Deaths in Lawrence and McLouth services for two women
Obituaries note services for Agnes Annie Shockley 92 of Lawrence and Lila Marie Lanphear 90 of McLouth. Shockley taught 36 years, alumna of Kansas University, survived by son three daughters and 11 grandchildren. Lanphear homemaker, survived by daughter Kay Masqua and four grandchildren. Burial and visitation details provided with memorials to local agencies.
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Agnes Annie Shockley
Lawrence
Rumsey-Yost Funeral
Shockley
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Seneca
Frank
Agnes McAlpine Nowak
Lawrence Business College
Kansas University
Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority
First Presbyterian Church
Everett Martin Shockley
Johnson Shockley
Lou Holyfield
Houston
Jackie Powers
Eudora
Shirley Bennett
Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home
Douglas County Visiting Nurses Assn
Douglas County Senior Services
McLouth
Lila Marie Lanphear
McLouth First Baptist Church
McLouth High School
Clarence E. Lanphear
Kay Masqua
Irene Sherry
San Antonio
Gene Scott
Rogers
Ark
Joyce Dearing
Clathe
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Forrest Swall
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Ditn Beltch
Lawrence High School
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Lawrence Real
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KLWN
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Marsha Buhler
Stept Real Estate
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Lawrence Schooipal
Ron Durflinger
Cris Durflinger
Lawrence-Douglas County
Mike Elwell
Abe
Jake
Raymond and
Caroline Flory
Reth
John and
Karen Frick
Small Basin
David and Mary Gage
Bob Georgeson
Day County Bank
Steve Glass
LRM Ind Tries
Becky Gonzales
Presidi Commerce Bank of
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Sue Hack
Jimmy and
Audrey Hahn
Raw Motor Salvage Company
Larry and
Mary Hatfield
Meter of School Board
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Norma Leary
Ralph and
Leila Leary
Shirley Martin-Smith
Bob
Cherry McCabrin
Louie
Betty McElhaney
Roger
Linda Morningstar
Sport
Kim Murphree
Dean
Martha Nieder
Martha Parker
Roy Pastay
Lecompton
Tom Patchen Jr
Patchen Electric
Dwayne Peastee
Sandy Praeger
Bob Sarna
Harris Construction
Harold Sattler
Todd Seymour
KU Endowment Association
Don Shépard
Douglas County Sheriif's
Dennis and
Denise Snodgrass
McGrew Real Estate
Bob and
Mary Kay Stephens
Stephens Real Estate
John Vogel
Pete and
JoAnn Wempe
Wempe Brothers Siding
Pat Slabaugh
Douglas County Bank
McElhaney Fence Co
U.S. Highway 59
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Craig Weinang
Nuts and Bolts
Louie McEfhoney Jere
Earli
Barnett Funeral Home
Oskaloosa
Liberty
Lucky
Shelter
Sppntence Humane Society
Wew
Lewrens
Monagalee
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McGrew Real
Estata
Coudons
Lanne RE Coy
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