Lawrence Planning and Development Services Director Scott McCullough to resign

The city’s top urban planner will soon resign, and the city plans to conduct a national search for his replacement.

The City of Lawrence announced the resignation of Planning and Development Services Director Scott McCullough Thursday evening. McCullough has accepted a position as director of community development in Lenexa, according to the news release. McCullough’s last day with the city will be Nov. 1.

McCullough started with the city in August 2007 and has been involved in several key projects during his tenure, according to the release.