City Budget Crisis Hits Homeowners | Lawrence News

City budget woes are heating up as property taxes face a two-mill hike and home values soar five percent—meaning most residents could see bigger bills even without the tax increase. Commissioners are scrambling to find savings, frustrated by unclear spending justifications and stagnant service levels, while wrestling with steep health insurance costs jumping seven million dollars and looming transit tax hikes needing voter approval. With a final vote on the tax rate looming next week—and no room to raise spending afterward—every dollar counts as the city braces for tough cuts and tough choices ahead. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/58471b49d23adee7