City drops million-dollar insurance rule for short-term rentals
Lawrence leaders vote 4-1 to remove the $1 million insurance requirement for short-term rental operators from the regulations. The move leaves yearly inspections and tax proof, plus parking and occupancy rules, as the ongoing mandates for these licenses.
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Lawrence
Leslie Soden
Lisa Larsen
Larsen
Commission
Scott McCullough
McCullough
Randy Larkin
Stuart Boley
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City to study unification with county for long term
Lawrence officials pursue a possible city county merger with support for a KU study to assess the path forward while Douglas County commissioners reiterate opposition. City staff will task the University of Kansas School of Public Affairs to analyze what unification would require and timeline. County leaders prefer updating service agreements instead.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Tom Markus
University of Kansas School of Public Affairs & Administration
Markus
Sarah Plinsky
Lawrence-Douglas
Lawrence chamber seeks new leader to guide future growth
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce posts an ad for a CEO president to craft a three to five year plan, align with community traditions, and engage partners. Current CEO Larry McElwain will retire at end of January, with interviews by October and hire by December.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
New Leader
Michele Hammann
Larry McElwain
Hammann
Board of Directors
McElwain
Lawrence
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