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Past Mayors
See a list of Lawrence’s mayors dating back to 1960.
Morris Settles
- January 1, 1960 – December 31, 1983
- 24 Years
Robert Sterrett
- January 1, 1984 – December 31, 1987
- 4 Years
Thomas Schneider
- January 1, 1988 – December 31, 2003
- 16 Years
Deborah Cantwell
- January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2007
- 4 Years
Paul Ricketts
- January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2011
- 4 Years
Dean Jessup
- January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2015
- 4 Years
Steve Collier
- January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2023
- 8 Years
Deborah Whitfield
- January 1, 2024 - present

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9001 East 59th StreetLawrence, IN 46216
Phone: (317) 545-6191
Staff Directory
Utilities: (317) 542-0511
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Contact us
9001 East 59th StreetLawrence, IN 46216
Phone: (317) 545-6191
Staff Directory
Utilities: (317) 542-0511
© 2025 City of Lawrence, IN. All rights reserved.
      





