A proposed $1 million investment to expand after-school youth programs into city-owned facilities is sparking a debate over transparency and funding for Laurel-based nonprofits.
During a June 22 City...
A showdown between the Laurel mayor and City Council over funding for The Laurel Independent and a proposed housing program ended Monday evening with council members voting unanimously to restore funding...
Laurel Mayor Keith Sydnor has vetoed City Council budget changes that restored funding for The Laurel Independent and eliminated a proposed $1 million housing assistance program, setting up a potential...
A boom in housing construction and population growth could lead to political redistricting in the City of Laurel after the City Council approved a new committee to redraw political maps.
During a March...
By JOE MURCHISON
Laurel Mayor Keith Sydnor has proposed a $46.2 million budget for fiscal year 2026, which begins on July 1. His proposed budget is 7% greater than this year’s budget but would keep...
By: KATIE V. JONES
Laurel Police Chief Russel Hamill advised the city council of several issues to be aware of during the holiday season during the Mayor and City Council meeting on Nov. 25.
Hammill...
By: ALAYSIA EZZARD
Laurel Councilmember Kyla Clark (Ward 2) has been receiving criticism from residents as well as her colleagues on the council, but that isn’t stopping her from performing her...
By KATIE V. Jones
On Nov. 4, Laurel councilmembers voted in favor of an amendment to the city’s general operating budget and capital improvement plan for the fiscal year 2025, which started in July...
By KATIE V. JONES
Adrian Simmons was chosen by the Laurel City Council on July 1 to be the next councilmember representing Ward 1. Simmons, 45, fills the seat vacated by Carl DeWalt, who resigned from...
By KATIE V. JONES
Councilmember Carl DeWalt (Ward 1) announced his resignation from the Laurel City Council on the evening of May 17.
“We thank him for his service,” Council President James Kole...
