Lawrence mayor presents 2027 city budget featuring 3% salary increases

Lawrence proposes nearly $56 million budget for 2027

Lawrence Mayor Deb Whitfield introduced a $56 million budget for 2027 and said the city is in better shape than last year.

Lawrence mayor presents 2027 city budget featuring 3% salary increases

LAWRENCE (WISH) — Lawrence Mayor Deb Whitfield is projecting a surplus for the 2027 city budget, while maintaining city services and providing raises for all employees. Mayor Whitfield presented the budget budget proposal to the Lawrence Common Council Wednesday evening at the council chambers. She says the spending plan includes a $1.3 million surplus and 3% […]