Douglas County Budget Hearings Begin | Lawrence News

Douglas County commissioners kick off budget hearings July 6 with a $201.5 million proposal featuring a flat property tax rate — but residents may still see hikes. The plan funds 45 community orgs, with 7 million in new requests up for approval. Public hearings in the historic courthouse (and via Zoom) cover housing, mental health, law enforcement, and more, with final votes August 26 — shaping how taxpayer dollars serve the community. 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/78012b7d0d38d130