City Manager's Weekly Bulletin Oct. 6, 2023

Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Oct. 6, 2023

Supporting manufacturing in Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen welcomed the first-ever Manufacturing Day Expo to Lakewood this week. He was joined by City Manager John Caulfield and Economic Development Director Becky Newton at the event. Held at Clover Park Technical College, the four-hour event called attention to new frontiers in manufacturing. This includes automation, robotics, instrumentation and process control, and supply …

Mayor Jason Whalen speaks at the first-ever Manufacturing Day Expo held in Lakewood on Oct. 5, 2023

Supporting manufacturing in Lakewood

Oct. 6, 2023 The first-ever Manufacturing Day Expo was held at Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood this week. Mayor Jason Whalen was there to welcome attendees. He was joined by City Manager John Caulfield and Economic Development Director Becky Newton. Held in the Center for Advanced Manufacturing, the four-hour event featured a look at new frontiers in manufacturing. This …

A group of officials including Mayor Jason Whalen stand with Gov. Jay Inslee in Tillicum at a Habitat for Humanity construction site.

Welcoming Governor Jay Inslee to Lakewood

Oct. 6, 2023 Mayor Jason Whalen helped celebrate the work being done by Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity in Tillicum this week alongside Gov. Jay Inslee. Inslee was in Lakewood as part of a larger tour of Pierce County. His stops included visiting places focused on creating affordable housing with energy efficiency at the forefront. Specific to Lakewood, Habitat is …

City Manager's Weekly Bulletin Sept. 29, 2023

Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Sept. 29, 2023

Mayor Whalen’s Community Coffeehouse wrap up Did you miss Mayor Jason Whalen’s Community Coffeehouse this week? Long range planning and special projects manager Tiffany Speir shared information about new housing laws at the state level that will impact housing density in the city. In part, the laws require an increase in “middle housing” types in areas traditionally dedicated to single-family …

A photo from a Mayor Coffeehouse event with white text over the image that reads Mayor Whalen's Community Coffeehouse

Mayor Whalen’s coffeehouse wrap up

Sept. 29, 2023 Did you miss Mayor Jason Whalen’s Community Coffeehouse this week? Long range planning and special projects manager Tiffany Speir shared information about new housing laws at the state level that will impact housing density in the city. In part, the laws require an increase in “middle housing” types in areas traditionally dedicated to single-family detached housing. Middle …

City Manager's weekly bulletin Sept. 22, 2023

Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Sept. 22, 2023

Lakewood Connections in homes now The Fall 2023 edition of the quarterly Lakewood Connections magazine is hitting mailboxes around Lakewood now. Each quarter the magazine is mailed to more than 31,000 residences across the city. Inside find information about the latest projects, upcoming events, a message from the Lakewood City Council and other details about what’s happening in the community. …

Eagle Scouts Cal Tsuneyoshi, Gerard Bega and Guillaume (Guy) Bega stand with the Lakewood City Council after receiving certificates of recognition for their volunteerism in the city.

Lakewood Eagle Scouts recognized

Sept. 22, 2023 The Lakewood City Council recognized Eagle Scouts Cal Tsuneyoshi, Gerard Bega and Guillaume (Guy) Bega for completion of recent projects in Lakewood. The three were thanked for their commitment to the community and their dedication to making Lakewood a better place for their neighbors. Cal Tsuneyoshi took a leadership role replacing the aging orienteering markers at Fort …

Two people dance at the Fiesta de la Familia at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood, WA.

Fiesta de la Familia flourishes at Fort Steilacoom

Sept. 15. 2023 The City of Lakewood second annual Fiesta de la Familia was a huge success. Held Sept. 9, 2023 at Fort Steilacoom Park, the free event brought together different cultures and traditions from South America, Mexico and Spain. It also highlighted the work of local artists. Print NW sponsored a contest to showcase the utility box wraps around …

The Lakewood City Council poses with West Pierce Fire & Rescue Chief Jim Sharp and Lakewood Police Chief Patrick D. Smith after issuing a proclamation recognizing Sept. 11, 2023 as a day of remembrance.

Remembering 9/11

Sept. 11, 2023 The Lakewood City Council issued a proclamation recognizing Sept. 11, 2023 as a day of remembrance. Friday, West Pierce Fire & Rescue and the City hosted a short ceremony outside Lakewood City Hall. The ceremony included comments from West Pierce Fire Chief Jim Sharp and Lakewood Police Chief Patrick D. Smith. The event remembered the innocent victims …

City Manager's Weekly Bulletin Sept. 8, 2023

Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Sept. 8, 2023

Fiesta de la Familia is Saturday We hope to see you tomorrow at Fort Steilacoom Park from 12 to 7 p.m. for our Fiesta de la Familia. This celebration of culture and family is focused on bringing generations together. There will be free activities for children, live music, live performances that include crowd participation like Flamenco and Salsa lessons, a …

White text reads Road Alert

Union Avenue construction begins Monday

Sept. 8, 2023 The City of Lakewood is making pedestrian improvements along the southeast side of Union Avenue between Orchard and Spruce streets. The improvements include adding street lights, curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Lane closure begins Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 The northeast-bound lane will close during construction for the improvements to be installed. It is anticipated the project will take …

The Lakewood City Council poses with owners of Lakewood Barbershop, JP and Kyro Parker and their children after awarding the September 2023 Lakewood Business Showcase.

September 2023 Business Showcase: Lakewood Barbershop

For a small business, Lakewood Barbershop leaves a huge imprint on the community. Self-proclaimed “Lakewood’s leading barbershop,” co-owner Jordan Parker (JP) shares the business is about more than haircuts. To him and co-owner Kyro Parker, the barbershop is about uplifting and providing a safe space for the community. This mentality transcends the walls of the barbershop, and they try to …

Flames rise into the sky with fire trucks in the foreground at Waughop Lake in Fort Steilacoom Park on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023

Emergency proclamation issued for Waughop fire

Aug. 16, 2023 Lakewood City Manager John Caulfield issued a proclamation of emergency Wednesday night, Aug. 16, 2023. The proclamation was issued in response to the brush fire that consumed roughly 10 acres of natural area inside Lakewood’s Fort Steilacoom Park. Issuance of the proclamation authorizes city officials to take “necessary extraordinary measures” that may be required to respond to …

Smoke rises into the sky with Waughop Lake in the foreground at Fort Steilacoom Park on Aug. 16, 2023.

Fire at Fort Steilacoom Park

Aug. 16, 2023 Roughly 10 acres burned Wednesday in Fort Steilacoom Park along its southwest boundary. The wildfire burned in the natural area up the hill from Waughop Lake. Many walking trails pass through this area. There were no injuries immediately reported from the fire. A couple of firefighters who responded experienced heat-related illness due to the extreme outside temperature. …