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Lawrence council grants Movement Family a short-term Buckley garage permit after lengthy debate
Summary
After hours of public testimony and council questioning about finances, public safety and regional responsibility, the Lawrence City Council approved a limited permit extension for the Movement Family (TMF) to use the Buckley bus garage for weekly dinners through June 30, 2026.
The Lawrence City Council voted on March 17 to allow the Movement Family (TMF) to continue using the Buckley bus garage for its weekly Wednesday dinners under a time-limited permit that runs through June 30, 2026. The decision followed more than two hours of public comment and a prolonged council exchange about public safety, TMF's finances and the city's role in addressing homelessness.
The council had been asked to renew TMF's permit for two years. Instead, after competing motions and friendly amendments, members settled on a three-month compromise that council leaders said leaves time for the city, TMF and regional partners to seek alternatives. Council President Rodriguez called the measure and the roll call returned a majority in favor.
The meeting drew a long line of speakers who…
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