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The Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab (GPL) has selected Douglas County and the City of Lawrence as one of 14 jurisdictions nationwide to participate in their 2023-2024 Alternative… Go to the web page
The Board of County Commissioners will begin public hearings on the proposed 2026 budget at 9 a.m. Monday, July 7, in the Commission meeting room on the second floor of the historic Courthouse, 1100… Go to the web page
Earlier this week we witnessed another horrific act of racism. Believing that our Board of Douglas County Commissioners meeting on Wednesday night (June 3) would be an appropriate place to say a few… Go to the web page
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
(b) Consideration of Dust Palliative Program for 2015 (Keith Browning)
(c) Consider approval of DOT Form 1309… Go to the web page
Information Technology Director Jim Lawson began working for Douglas County in 1984 as an entry level computer programmer. “I’ve seen a lot of change. My iPhone has more memory and as much computing… Go to the web page
A handful of participants in the Douglas County Drug Court program shared their stories with members of the Douglas County Criminal Defense Bar Association through a Zoom meeting this fall. All of… Go to the web page
Retreat for Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Training Room in the Douglas County Public Works Facility located at 3755 E 25th Street, Lawrence, Kansas.
August 27, 2016… Go to the web page
Douglas County and the Kansas Land Trust have partnered to launch the Douglas County Land Protection Program. It is a pilot program to promote and facilitate voluntary, permanent land conservation… Go to the web page
The Board of County Commissioners reached a tentative agreement on July 16 on an approximately $201.3 million budget for 2025. They agreed on a mill levy of 41.298 mills, which is a decrease of 2.911… Go to the web page
The City of Lawrence, Douglas County, and Lawrence Community Shelter are committed to addressing the growing homelessness crisis in our community. The City and County’s recent affordable housing and… Go to the web page
The Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council announces the recipients of the 2025 Natural and Cultural Heritage grant program after receiving approval from the Board of County Commissioners on… Go to the web page
Two and a half years ago, Anna Witt, 29, was arrested and booked into the Douglas County Correctional Facility. She describes that moment as the darkest point in her life, but also as the turning… Go to the web page
Kay Pesnell has worked in the Douglas County Register of Deeds office for three decades. She was hired in 1990 as a recording clerk, became Deputy Register of Deeds in 2001, and in July 2002 was… Go to the web page
The Douglas County Clerk’s Office is well known for conducting elections. However, it also is responsible for paying all of the county’s bills and employees as well as maintaining current records of… Go to the web page
Kenneth Reed had hit rock bottom. After nearly a lifetime of struggling with drug addiction and serving time in and out of state prison and county jail, he was again facing charges – this time… Go to the web page
As the Douglas County Building Codes Director, Tina Rakes describes her work as life safety.
She ensures that homes and businesses are built to be safe, sustainable and resilient structures that… Go to the web page
Public Defenders are appointed to represent criminal defendants who cannot afford an attorney on felony criminal cases. The Kansas Holistic Defenders are appointed to represent criminal defendants… Go to the web page
The Board of County Commissioners will begin reviewing the proposed 2025 Douglas County budget during public hearings that will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, July 8, in the Public Works and Zoning and… Go to the web page
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, District Court and mental health providers are set to begin a local process for evaluating mental competency of defendants and offering outpatient treatment for… Go to the web page
Douglas County is seeking residents’ input about how open spaces could be preserved and used in ways that benefit the community into the future. Their input will be used to help establish a Douglas… Go to the web page