The city of Lakewood appointed Lisa Mansfield as the Lakewood Municipal Court Judge on September 21, 2020. Due to COVID-19, the swearing in ceremony occurred virtually during the City Council meeting – a first for the city. Judge Mansfield was sworn in by Washington State Supreme Court Justice G. Helen Whitener. Judge Mansfield will serve as the Lakewood Municipal Court …
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is located adjacent to the city of Lakewood. A recent University of Washington – Tacoma Milgard School of Business Center for Business Analytics study found that JBLM contributes more than $12.1 billion to the region’s economy. In addition, JBLM drives job creation and statewide tax revenue. Watch this video from Pierce County TV on JBLM’s impact …
For full press release click here. The city of Gimhae, Korea, delivered 10,000 KF94 masks and 1,000 sets of personal protection equipment (PPE), which includes body suits, N95 masks, gloves, eye protection, and shoe covers, to the city of Lakewood on Monday, August 17. Gimhae and Lakewood have shared Friendship Cities status since 2006. The masks and PPE were donated …
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager Rental assistance available through LASA Living Access Support Alliance (LASA) is now accepting applications for the Lakewood COVID-19 Rent Assistance program. LASA, a community-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing temporary and recurrent homelessness, was awarded $407,640 from the Lakewood City Council as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security …
In response to COVID-19, Washington has launched Washington Listens, a support program and phone line to help people manage elevated levels of stress due to the pandemic. People who call the Washington Listens support line will speak with a support specialist and get connected to community resources in their area. The program is anonymous. “Washington Listens helps people cope and …
In early August, the Pierce County Council passed two ordinances aimed at making more funding available to local businesses struggling from impacts of COVID-19. The first ordinance doubled the total amount of funding available through a previously established COVID-19 Adaptation Grant Program, bringing the total authorized for assistance to $10 million. The second ordinance established a Commercial Rent and Mortgage …
The city understands that child care is a critical resource for parents to return to work. Many parents are understandably wary of accessing child care as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise. The city is using some of its CARES Act Relief funds it received from the state of Washington to provide grants to licensed child care providers in Lakewood. …
Two mobile COVID-19 testing trailers are scheduled in Lakewood and University Place. Lakewood – Wednesday, July 29 at West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 21, located at 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW in Lakewood, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. University Place – Tuesday, August 4 in the vacant lot across from West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31, located at …
To curb rising COVID-19 cases, changes coming to the “Safe Start” Plan Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman announced changes to “Safe Start,” Washington’s phased approach to reopening. The changes target activities that data have shown provide a higher risk of COVID-19 exposure. In an attempt to curb rising case numbers, the governor and secretary are changing …
The CARES Act Funding Dashboard provides an overview of how the city is allocating the CARES Act funding it received. To learn more about CARES ACT funds the city received visit here. For a full display of the dashboard click here.
Project Description: As an alternative to placing numerous ‘service club’ signs on any of the gateway monument signs or at other multiple locations in the city’s rights-of-way, an alternative standalone sign was developed recognizing and promoting the numerous organizations within the City. The sign will be installed along Bridgeport Way near the entrance to the Town Center. Estimated Cost: $25,000 Project Status: Anticipated …
Project Description: The city continues the work started in 2015 to improve Lakewood Gateways. First Impressions matter! There are 14 different ways to access and enter the Lakewood community and each of the access points (gateways) are different and leave a different impact and impression with those who pass by to visit, shop, or play. The city is taking advantage and …
Project Description: The city continues the work started in 2015 to improve Lakewood Gateways. First Impressions matter! There are 14 different ways to access and enter the Lakewood community and each of the access points (gateways) are different and leave a different impact and impression with those who pass by to visit, shop, or play. The city is taking advantage and …
Project Description: This project will recommend improvements to Edgewater Park, the only public boat launch on Lake Steilacoom. The boat launch at this site is steep with little to no adjacent parking. The 1 acre linear park is relatively undeveloped. The City worked with neighborhood groups to develop a master site plan for park improvements. Improvements will include passive site amenities, …
The CARES Act Funding Dashboard provides an overview of how the city is allocating the CARES Act funding it received. To learn more about CARES ACT funds the city received visit here. For a full display of the dashboard click here.
The city designates 1 percent of its general fund to support human services in the Lakewood community. It does this through its biennial Human Services Grant cycle. Starting on July 6, 2020, the city is accepting applications for the 2021 Human Services Grants. The application deadline is August 22, 2020. Applicants must be a non-profit health or human services organization …
July 2, 2020 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Inspector General drafted a COVID-19 fraud bulletin outlining potential loan modification and foreclosure rescue schemes that borrowers may face. To read the HUD Fraud Bulletin visit here.
July 1, 2020 The city is now accepting applications for the Lakewood Small Business Emergency Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant program. This program is designed to support local businesses and the economy. The program is funded with $607,640 from a portion of the City’s CARES Act stimulus package distribution. To learn more about this program’s eligibility requirements, application process, and to …