Share this post or save for laterLindsay Hart, who has twice served as interim director of the City of Lawrence’s Parks, Recreation and Culture, has been named to the permanent position, the city announced Friday. Hart first served in the interim role in December 2023 until former director Luis Ruiz started in his position in May 2024. Hart was again named to the interim role after Ruiz left the city in October. The city also announced Friday that Joe Hardy, who has served as interim chief of Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical since December 2024, has been named to the permanent role. The two permanent roles have been long vacant as the city waited for the new city manager to take the helm.