Transition to .GOV

The City of Lawrence is excited to announce that it will transition its official website from lawrenceks.org to lawrenceks.gov. This change will go live on January 5, 2026, following a year-long transition period to ensure a smooth and seamless experience for all users.

To minimize disruptions, the City is implementing a robust year-long transition plan focused on both internal and external audiences. Key elements include:

  • Email Forwarding: All emails sent to current @lawrenceks.org addresses will automatically forward to the new @lawrenceks.gov addresses throughout 2025.
  • Website Forwarding: Visitors to www.lawrenceks.org will be redirected to the new www.lawrenceks.gov domain during the transition.
  • Communication Campaigns: The City will launch targeted outreach efforts to keep residents, businesses, and community partners informed and prepared for the change.

Security Benefits

Federal Government Protections

Browsers know to connect to .GOV with encryption automatically

.GOV e-mail addresses can't be "spoofed" by hackers

.GOV domains are FREE to eligible organizations

.GOV

Bringing credibility and security to City Government

Security

Offers additional layers of protection by Federal Government

Authenticity

Domain is authentic and cannot be mimicked

Credibility

It signals both credibility and authenticity.