personne July 15, 2026

The Lawrence City Council Personnel Committee met on July 15, 2026, primarily to discuss appointments and reappointments to various city commissions, including the Lawrence Municipal Airport Commission and the Licensing Board. Several candidates were introduced and vetted, with motions made and passed to send their appointments to the full council with favorable recommendations. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the appointment of William Maloney as second assistant city attorney, including discussion of his qualifications, the hiring process, and the staffing challenges faced by the city attorney's office. The committee also addressed procedural questions related to appointment timelines and documentation. No direct contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.