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 …
Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Sept. 15, 2023
Mayor Whalen’s Coffeehouse is Sept. 28 Join Mayor Jason Whalen for his next Community Coffeehouse on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Pavilion at Fort Steilacoom Park. We’ll meet inside this climate-controlled building. The topic is housing changes and what impacts recent legislation at the state level will have on local planning policies at the city level. Long-range …
Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Sept. 1, 2023
Fiesta de la Familia is Sept. 9 Last year our Fiesta de la Familia was such a hit we decided we needed more room to spread out all the fun. This year’s event is Saturday, Sept. 9 at Fort Steilacoom Park from 12 to 7 p.m. This celebration of Hispanic culture is focused on family and bringing generations together. There will be free …
Lakewood Managers Bulletin: July 7, 2023
Next Lakewood Farmers Market is July 11 After a break for the Fourth of July holiday, the Lakewood Farmers Market is back Tuesday, July 11 from 2-7 p.m. at Fort Steilacoom Park. Head to the market and spend a day at the park. Bring your kids to play at the playground. Or your dog to run through the off-leash dog …
Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: June 30, 2023
Waughop Lake Treatment concludes Treatment of Waughop Lake successfully concluded this week. Prior to treatment visitors who walked the paved path around the lake could smell the algae from the water. Now the smell is gone. The water clarity is also dramatically improved. Before treatment visibility was only 0.5 meters deep. After the final treatment Thursday, the clarity improved to …
Lakewood Managers Bulletin: May 19, 2023
H-Barn restoration project gets big boost Partners for Parks announced this week it received a $1 million project grant from the Names Family Foundation in support of its H-Barn restoration project at Fort Steilacoom Park. The H-Barn Project is an innovative public-private partnership between the city of Lakewood and Partners for Parks, a 501c3 nonprofit organization committed to …
Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: May 12, 2023
Who’s ready to fish? The lake is stocked, the poles are rigged – all we need is you! Thanks to everyone who signed up for our Kids Fishing event. All time slots are full. We can’t wait to see your smiling faces on the shores of American Lake for this family friendly event. The first session begins at 8 a.m.; …
Lakewood Managers Bulletin: April 7, 2023
Spring Community Cleanup dates set This weekend is your last weekend to gather up your unwanted items to dispose of for free at our Spring Community Cleanup. Bring your unwanted items to the Lakewood Transfer Station Saturday and Sunday, April 15 and 16, 2023 between 8 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. The city partners with refuse provider LeMay to offer this …
Lakewood Managers Bulletin: March 31, 2023
Spring Community Cleanup dates set The city’s spring community cleanup is two weeks away. Bring your unwanted items to the Lakewood Transfer Station Saturday and Sunday, April 15 and 16 between 8 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. for free. The city partners with refuse provider LeMay to offer this service free to Lakewood residents. Proof of Lakewood residency required for admittance. …
Lakewood Managers Bulletin: March 3, 2023
Lakewood Tree Code update Changes to the city’s tree code took effect this week. The changes were made to protect significant trees within the city and to help achieve the City Council’s goal to increase overall tree canopy within the city to 40% by 2050. These changes mean that you may now need a permit to remove a tree from …
Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Jan. 27, 2023
Nisqually Tribe holds Chief Leschi Memorial Walk This morning (Friday) the Nisqually Tribe will lead a Memorial Walk in Lakewood to honor Chief Leschi. The walk is held on his birthday, a day with special meaning for the Tribe. The walk will begin from Oakbrook Plaza at a historical stone marker that acknowledges the hanging of Leschi in 1858 not …
Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Jan. 13, 2023
Lakewood Heroes: MLK Video series Every year, the city of Lakewood remembers the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who advocated for justice and equality. This year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. As we celebrate the holiday, we honor the theme: Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve. Through a series of …
Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: New Year’s Edition 2022
Happy (early) New Year Lakewood Another year has gone and we’re ready to say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023. Thank you to all who came out this year to help us celebrate the return of in-person events, those who provided public comment and testimony over the course of the year at our City Council meetings and provided feedback …
Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Christmas Edition 2022
As we head into the holiday weekend, we extend a heartfelt Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our community. We are grateful for the residents and businesses that call Lakewood home, and all of our community partners that help make Lakewood one of the best cities in the South Sound. Merry Christmas!
Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Nov. 11, 2022
Thank you, veterans Today is Veterans Day and the city of Lakewood extends its heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all veterans who served our country and sacrificed for our freedom. At its meeting this week the Lakewood City Council honored our local veterans with the reading of a proclamation and a small ceremony that included the Lakes High School Choir …
Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Oct. 28, 2022
Council Corner: No City Council meeting Monday There is no Lakewood City Council meeting Monday due to it being a fifth Monday of the month. Typically, the City Council meets four times a month: The first and third Mondays for regular meetings and second and fourth Mondays for study sessions. The next regular meeting is Monday, Nov. 7 at 7 …
Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Oct. 14, 2022
FAB Fest is here! The Film, Art, Book (FAB) Fest kicked off today and runs through the weekend at the McGavick Center at Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Boulevard SW. Did you miss our Reel Life 96 short film contest earlier this year? You can check out these locally produced, five minute films at the event. All 18 entries …
Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Sept. 30, 2022
Lakewood Council Corner: Sept. 26, 2022 The Lakewood City Council began its Sept. 26, 2022 study session with a review of proposed updates to the city’s tree preservation code. Twelve “Key Issues” were outlined for Council. These included recommendations from the city’s ad hoc tree committee and Planning Commission. Council used the study session to provide direction to the city’s …