Douglas County Commissioner Race Heats Up | Lawrence News

Douglas County’s District 1 commissioner race heats up as two Democrats battle for your vote: incumbent Patrick Kelly, with eight years of experience in education and planning, versus challenger Milton Scott, whose decades in housing and criminal justice bring a gritty, real-world edge. Kelly’s focus? Making the county more affordable, preserving its charm, and deepening community ties. Scott’s game plan? Slash property taxes using a county surplus, cut waste, and boost collaboration with cities and schools. Both agree on lowering the tax burden and opposing big data centers—Scott even wants a moratorium. Early voting starts July 15th; don’t miss your chance to shape the future of your county. 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/4d206094d5f22359