City Manager Tom Markus Hosts Listening Post at Haskell University Blog News 12/02/201612/02/2016 Tweet Lawrence city manager Tom Markus hosted his first ever listening post at Haskell University yesterday. Markus offered one-on-one time with residents to voice their concerns about community issues. Markus plans to use this as an opportunity to help organize and fix problems in Lawrence. Some concerns include public safety, mental health and affordable housing. Related posts: Lawrence City Commission approves Horizon 2020 changes City of Lawrence Hosts Toy Drive Lawrence Library Hosts Parade to City Hall Student Files Lawsuit Against Haskell Under Title IX