Local Government Food Policy Database

Food Policy Council, Joint Ordinance No. 8948

Jurisdiction Name Lawrence
State / Province KS
Country United States
Type of Government Municipality
Population 89,512
Population Range 50,000 to 249,999
Year 2013
Policy Links Download PDF
Policy Type resolution
GFC Topic community food connections
Keywords advisory board, advisory group, city, county, distribution, environmental quality, food distribution, food policy council, food system, healthy, healthy food, joint advisory body, local, local food, local food production, production, sustainability, sustainable
Adopting Government Department(s) Lawrence City Commission
Lead Implementing Entity(s) Planning and Development
Supporting Entity(s)

n/a

Funding Amount staff support
Funding Sources City of Lawrence, Douglas County
Policy Outcome(s)

Established the Douglas Food Policy Council as a joint city/county advisory body

Additional Resources http://www.douglas-county.com/depts/ad/su/su_fpc.aspx