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During today’s meeting, County Commissioners approved a couple of consent agenda items and heard public comments. To view the meeting: youtu.be/GiTwocz0wgc?si… #dgkscomm

Starting July 14, North 900 Road will be closed between East 1050 Road and East 1100 Road for a bridge replacement project. Access will be maintained for nearby properties. The project is expected to take four months, weather permitting.

Commissioners will begin public hearings on the proposed $191.4M 2026 budget starting at 9 AM Monday, July 7. The budget maintains a flat mill levy at 41.298 and includes $16.5M in funding for 40+ local agencies and nonprofits. News release: dgcoks.gov/news/062625 #dgkscomm

Our June newsletter has been published. It covers the proposed 2026 budget and public hearing schedule, fireworks regulations and community celebrations, primary election info, road construction projects, a scam alert from Douglas Co. Sheriff, and more. 🔗 dgcoks.gov/newsletter/jun…

🎆 Planning to celebrate with fireworks? Check out this map of permitted stands, approved by our Zoning and Codes Department. 💥 Fireworks are allowed today, July 1, from 7 AM to 10 PM in rural Douglas County — with the property owner’s permission. dgcoks.gov/fireworks2025

Public Works has contracted with Vance Brothers to apply chip seal on 26.5 miles of roads in the southeast portion of the county. Work is expected to start in mid-July and take 4 weeks. Flaggers and a pilot car will control traffic through one lane. Baldwin City KS Gov City of Eudora, KS

Commissioners will have a work session at 4 PM Wednesday, July 2, in the Courthouse to review a comprehensive assessment of Douglas County Consolidated Fire District No. 1’s operations and services conducted by ESCI. Meeting info: dgcoks.gov/county-commiss… #dgkscomm

Commissioners will meet at 5:30 PM Wednesday, July 2, in the Courthouse. The agenda includes a presentation about the Anti-Poverty focus area of the 2025-2029 Community Health Improvement Plan. Meeting info: dgcoks.gov/county-commiss… #dgkscomm Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health United Way of Kaw Valley

Commissioners will meet July 7–10 with department staff and community partners to review the proposed 2026 budget. The proposed $191.4 million budget keeps the mill levy steady at 41.298 and allocates $16.5M to support 40+ local agencies and nonprofits. dgcoks.gov/news/062625

Today, the Douglas County LEPC honored Tiffany Saturday, a 20-year veteran of Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical, and Consolidated Fire District No. 1 with 2025 Preparedness Partner Awards for their outstanding community service. Learn more: dgcoks.gov/newsroom Douglas Co. EM

During Wednesday’s work session, Commissioners received an overview of a comprehensive assessment of Consolidated Fire District No. 1’s operations and services. The assessment was conducted by Emergency Services Consulting International. 🔗 youtu.be/_13DXsSQQl4?si… #dgkscomm

During Wednesday’s meeting, Commissioners received a presentation from Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health and community agencies about the Anti-Poverty focus area of the Community Health Improvement Plan. The effort is co-led by Douglas County and United Way of Kaw Valley. 🔗youtu.be/VT2vLuIzUng?si…

BOOM. POP. WOW. That’s the sound of fun — not the sound of crumpling chip bags in the lake. Fireworks are allowed at Lone Star Lake today and Friday, 7 AM–MIDNIGHT. So bring your sparkle, your s’mores, your playlist... BUT ALSO bring a trash bag. 🔗 dgcoks.gov/fireworks2025

In observance of Independence Day, Douglas County government offices and District Court will be closed Friday, July 4. Fireworks are permitted in the unincorporated areas of the county from 7 AM to midnight today and on July 4. 🔗 More info: dgcoks.gov/fireworks2025

Starting Monday, Commissioners will meet with community partners and department staff to review the proposed 2026 budget. The public hearings will be held in the historic Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St., and will also be accessible via Zoom. 🔗 dgcoks.gov/news/062625

During today’s budget hearings, Commissioners met with leaders of community agencies that provide supportive housing and behavioral health services. The hearings started with a budget overview. To view the meeting: youtu.be/R7GoXNEnZJY?si… #dgkscomm

Commissioners will continue budget hearings at 9 AM Tuesday, July 8. They will meet with departments and agencies that provide services and resources in law enforcement, justice, heritage preservation and land use. 🔗 More info: dgcoks.gov/news/062625 #dgkscomm

⚠️TOMORROW, JULY 9, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., conditions permitting - a controlled blast will occur along K-10/SLT in City of Lawrence KS ⛔️K-10 traffic will be stopped between Clinton Pkwy. and Wakarusa Dr./27th St. interchanges for no more than 15 minutes.

During today’s budget hearings, Commissioners met with Douglas Co. Sheriff, District Court, District Attorney’s Office, Kansas Holistic Defenders, K-State Research and Extension, Conservation District and historical societies. 🔗 youtu.be/KUQ97WSrCNI?si… #dgkscomm

Commissioners will continue budget hearings at 9 AM Wednesday, July 9, in the Courthouse. They will meet with county departments and community agencies that provide emergency services as well as work in economic development and serve youth. 🔗 dgcoks.gov/news/062625 #dgkscomm