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Lawrence Votes to Raise Taxes | Lawrence News
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- Sep 16, 2026
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Summary
Lawrence city commissioners narrowly approved the 2027 budget with a controversial property tax hike—upping the mill levy to 35.178, a 1.5-mill jump—to fund critical services like the public library, now at its legal maximum. Despite rising home values, residents voiced frustration that their concerns weren’t adequately addressed during months of debate. Tough cuts include 12 firefighter positions despite opening a new station and reduced healthcare contributions for employees. The firefighters’ union praised the commission’s safety focus, while some commissioners expressed deep unease, citing residents barely making ends meet. The vote split 3-2, with two commissioners backing the capital plan but opposing the tax increase—highlighting an ongoing struggle to balance fiscal needs with affordability. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://lawrencekstimes.com/2026/09/15/lawrenceecitycomm-adopts-2027-budget/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/01c5fd24ebd8f92a Report issues to [email protected].