Agenda Packet Video Recording Pierce Transit plans to expand Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Proposed BRT routes would better connect Lakewood to downtown Tacoma, Tacoma Mall, and South Hill Mall. Proposed route enhancements would improve transit access in the Tillicum and Springbrook neighborhoods. Pierce Transit is researching electrification with the goal of running a zero-emissions bus network. Judge Lisa Mansfield presented …
Bring Trash & Junk for Free Disposal This Weekend New rules including a dumping time limit promise to keep the line moving swiftly Bring your trash, junk, and recyclables to the Spring Community Cleanup this weekend. A new five-minute dumping time limit will be observed to keep the line moving. Please review the rules before planning your trip. 3869 94th …
The Planning Commission will consider Comprehensive Plan amendments this spring. There are seven proposed amendments: Redesignate and rezone parcel near St. Clare Hospital from Public Institutional (PI) to Open Space & Recreation 1 (OSR1). The parcel hosts a grove of Garry Oaks. Update Tillicum 2011 Neighborhood Plan and Tillicum Center of Local Importance (CoLI) Update of Housing Chapter and related …
Many Lakewood households are eligible for free or discounted internet service. Qualifying households may receive a monthly discount through an FCC program. Some low-cost internet plans are free after the discount. The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) discounts internet service by up to $30 per month. The program also discounts a computer or tablet by up to $100. To apply …
Agenda Packet Video Recording The City Council commemorated the 54th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act with a proclamation. Passed in 1968, the law is the foundation for many anti-discrimination protections. The proclamation was received by Sean Martin, CEO of the Pierce County Realtors’ Association. Executive Director Deborah Grady and Board Chair Julie Door presented an overview of South Sound …
LPD responding to increases in property crime, evasions, and accidents Lakewood, Wash. – Chief Mike Zaro presented the Lakewood Police Department’s 2021 Annual Report to the Lakewood City Council on Monday, March 28. LPD experienced a series of challenges in 2021. The department lost 20% of its personnel to a wave of retirements. New legislation often inhibited officers from detaining suspects …
Video Recording Agenda Packet The meeting began with a review of proposed improvements to the Fort Steilacoom Park baseball fields by Parks & Recreation Director Mary Dodsworth. The largest field would host the Pierce College Raiders baseball program, regional tournaments, and public play. In the original proposal, $3.2 million in improvements would be half-funded by Pierce College and half-funded by …
Lakewood & Nisqually Tribe Discuss Cooperative Park Projects Landmarks, signage, and art would recognize Chief Leschi, last chief of the Nisquallies City of Lakewood Parks staff met with the Nisqually Indian Tribe last week to discuss commemorating the story of Chief Leschi at Fort Steilacoom Park. Lakewood stands upon lands ceded by the Nisqually Tribe and other tribes in the …
Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputy Dom Calata was shot during a SWAT operation on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He died on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Sergeant Rich Scaniffe was also shot during the incident. He is now home from the hospital, but faces a long journey towards recovery. The public may support these deputies, their families, and their communities in several …
Lakewood diverges from state, national averages in many areas The United States Census Bureau has published data from the 2020 American Community Survey (ACS). By the Census Bureau’s latest estimates, Lakewood has a population of 63,612 residents. Lakewood is one of just 15 Washington cities with a majority population of people of color; 51.9% of Lakewood’s population is BIPOC. Key …
Video Recording Agenda Packet The meeting began with a proclamation to recognize March as Women’s History Month. Councilmember Linda Farmer read the proclamation with Liupapa Laulu, a senior from Clover Park High School. “We have ten daughters collectively as a council, and believe me when I say that we hope they all have the opportunity to become leaders and thrive.”– …
City Council issued a proclamation recognizing March as Women’s History Month. The proclamation was accepted by Liupapa Laulu, a senior at Clover Park High School. “We have ten daughters collectively as a council, and believe me when I say that we hope they all have the opportunity to become leaders and thrive.”– Mayor Jason Whalen Share Your Own Piece of …
Anderson’s election is additional evidence of his and the City’s support for military families Lakewood City Councilmember Don Anderson has been elected to the board of the Association of Defense Communities (ADC). Military families depend on their communities for quality housing, schooling, health care, and other services, and ADC works to help defense communities meet those needs. Defense communities are …
Over 30 teams participated by submitting a five-minute film produced in just 96 hours. Lakewood’s first short film contest featured more than 30 fantastic films made by creators of all ages and levels of experience. “Reel Life ’96” was a spectacular success. “Trying something new is hard, but success sure is sweet. Reel Life ’96 was Lakewood’s first-ever short film …
The Story of Chief Leschi Chief Leschi was the last chief of the Nisquallies. In 1854, tribal leaders were forced to sign the Medicine Creek Treaty, ceding ancestral lands to the federal government. The Washington Territory was just a year old, and bloody skirmishes between the United States military and natives had cost many lives. Territorial Governor Isaac Stevens, already …
Lakewood Launches Emergency Notification System: “Lakewood Alert” Subscribers will receive crucial text or email alerts in the event of an emergency. The City of Lakewood has activated a new emergency alert service: Lakewood Alert. In the event of an emergency, subscribers will receive alerts and updates by text or email. Subscribers may also elect to receive occasional non-emergency updates. To …
Two Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies were shot serving a felony warrant yesterday. Sergeant Rich Scaniffe is in stable condition. Deputy Dom Calata did not survive his injuries. He is survived by his wife and young son. Calata grew up in the area and graduated from PLU. He served in the Army, served in the National Guard, and served his community …
Video Recording Agenda Packet Chief Information Officer Ken White began the meeting with a presentation of the City’s six-year IT plan. The plan encompasses the upkeep and modernization of hardware and software. Notable projects include police body cameras, property surveillance cameras, and cybersecurity improvements. White noted increased nefarious attempts to access City networks, all thwarted. IT staff continue to harden …