The Police Department will not be performing VIN inspections, fingerprinting, or UTV inspections on Thursday, August 20, after 1 pm.

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August 20, 2026
Notice of Hearing to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate and Budget Hearing

The governing body of Baldwin City will meet on September 1st, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Baldwin City Community Center for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds, the amount of ad valorem tax, and the Revenue Neutral Rate.

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August 18, 2026
New Trash Schedule to Begin September 2, 2026

Residential pickup will now be on Wednesday for everyone.

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Baldwin City is a city in Douglas County, Kansas, United States, about 12 miles south of Lawrence and 15 miles west of Gardner. As of the 2020 census, the city population is 4,700. The city is home to Baker University, the state's oldest four-year university.

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Community Development Committee
4:00pm
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September 1st Council Meeting
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