The City Commission will consider a proposal Monday that could eventually make the city’s own website the official newspaper. 

The Lawrence Journal-World has been the designated newspaper for public notices since 2010. If the proposal is approved, most public notices would only need to be posted on the city’s website and not in an independent newspaper. The site cityofeudoraks.gov would be designated to act as Eudora’s official newspaper for publishing city business.

City staff argue the move would save money. Within the first eight months of 2025, the city has incurred over $7,900 in publication costs, according to the meeting agenda.

The Kansas Press Association has advocated against local governments doing this, calling it “a huge transparency issue.”

Before moving forward, the city would need to pass a charter ordinance exempting itself from state law and provide a two-month protest period, according to the meeting agenda.

In other business, the commission will consider a proclamation recognizing Fire Safety Week. 

The commission is also scheduled to go into executive session to discuss the city manager position.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at City Hall.