Happy New Year! We’re excited to kick off the new year in Lakewood! Join us in giving a warm welcome to our new Mayor, Paul Bocchi, Deputy Mayor, Patti Belle, and our newest Councilmembers, Philip Lindholm and Ellen Talbo, as well as welcoming back Councilmember Michael Brandstetter. City leaders and partners, including the Lakewood Multicultural Coalition, came together to celebrate …
City Hall Holiday Closure City Hall will close at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24th and will remain closed on Christmas, Thursday December 25th. City Hall will reopen Friday, December 26th at 8:30 a.m. On behalf of the City of Lakewood, we wish the community Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! Thank You for the Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting! …
Mayor Whalen and Deputy Mayor Moss Recognition of Service to the City of Lakewood Join us at the Council meeting this Monday, December 15th, to recognize Mayor Jason Whalen and Deputy Mayor Moss for their years of service on the Lakewood City Council before they retire from Council starting January 1st, 2026. Mayor Whalen and Deputy Mayor Moss both first …
City of Lakewood Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting Tomorrow! Celebrate the holiday season with a Christmas Parade of Lights at the Lakewood Towne Center on tomorrow! Visitors get to view holiday floats constructed by local businesses, clubs, and organizations. Enjoy both outdoor and indoor activities at City Hall. This event is completely free. Here is the schedule: 4:00 p.m. …
City Hall Closed for Thanksgiving City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th . Normal business hours will resume on Monday, December 1st. Happy Thanksgiving! City Hall Late Open: Wednesday Dec. 3 City Hall and Municipal Court will open at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday Dec. 3 due at an employee recognition event. Take our Parks …
Save the Date: Meet the finalists for Lakewood’s next Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director The City will host a public open house for the PRCS Director finalists next week at the Fort Steilacoom Park Pavilion, 6pm-7pm, on Wednesday November 19th. Feel free to stop by, meet the finalists, and enjoy light refreshments. Here are the names of the three …
Lakewood City Council appoints interim City Manager The Lakewood City Council appointed Tho Kraus as interim City Manager while it conducts its search for a permanent city manager. Kraus fills the vacancy left by City Manager John J. Caulfield, who retired June 5, 2025. In addition to this leadership role, Kraus continues to serve as the city’s Chief Financial Officer, …
Honoring Memorial Day On Monday as we take time to honor Memorial Day, we encourage our neighbors to pause and reflect on the meaning of this solemn day. Lakewood is a proud military community: home to veterans, active-duty service members and families who live each day in the shadow of sacrifice. With our close ties to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, we …
Ecology test shows no detectable toxins in Waughop Lake On April 16, 2025 the City of Lakewood took a sample from Waughop Lake and sent it to the state Department of Ecology and its cyanobacteria toxicity testing program. The purpose of the test was to determine whether there are detectable levels of common toxins in the lake due to harmful …
Harry Todd Park parking lot closure begins May 5 Starting Monday, May 5, 2025 the main parking lot entrance of Harry Todd Park will be closed to all vehicles. This closure will be in place until May 16. The lot will reopen for the city’s May 17 Kid Fishing Event. Between May 5-16, drivers visiting the park will be directed …
Spring Artist Reception: ‘Culture Clash: Art Edition’ This one-of-a-kind artist reception will feature works of local artists ranging in age from 8 to 80 years old who are part of the Hwa Sil Studio. Main artist Kellis Parlett is from Seoul, South Korea. She has dedicated her life to the exploration and creation of modern and traditional art forms. Her …
Lakewood City Council workshop Saturday The Lakewood City Council meets Saturday at Lakewood City Hall to discuss its goals for the coming biennium in alignment with its recently adopted budget and its goals and objectives. The following topics will be discussed: Members of the public can attend the meeting in person at Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main Street SW. Attend virtually …
Pierce County announces emergency sewer repair work Pierce County Planning & Public Works announced this week its sewer bypass installation is expected to begin on and around Bridgeport Way West and Meadow Park Road West this week or early March. The bypass will remain in place until the sewer repair is completed. Work LocationsThe bypass pipe will be installed …
How Lakewood Addresses Homelessness After the Grants Pass Ruling – Municipal Research and Services Center Following the Supreme Court’s decision in City of Grants Pass v Johnson (2024), Lakewood adopted Ordinance 808. Based directly on the Grants Pass ordinance, Ord. 808 prohibits sleeping on city sidewalks and in other public spaces. In passing this and other ordinances addressing homelessness, the city harmonized …
Holiday Closure: President’s Day Lakewood City Hall, the lobby of the Lakewood police station and city operations will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 in observance of President’s Day. Emergency services and police patrols will operate on a normal schedule and are not impacted by the closure. Regular operations resume Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. The Lakewood City Council meeting is …
City Manager John J. Caulfield announces retirement City Manager John J. Caulfield announced this week he will retire on June 5, 2025, after almost 12 years of dedicated service to the Lakewood community. During his tenure, Caulfield led staff to dramatically improve Lakewood’s finances, to aggressively pursue legislative agendas that brought much-needed attention and funding to improve Lakewood’s parks, road …
Holiday closures at the City of Lakewood The City of Lakewood will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 and Wednesday Jan. 1, 2025 in observation of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. City Hall, the front lobby of the Lakewood police station and non-essential city services will close at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 and …
Thanks for coming to the Holiday Parade of Lights We saw one of the best turnouts in the history of hosting our Holiday Parade of Lights at our event last weekend. The number of parade entries grew, and so did the crowds! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this great community event. While the tree lighting didn’t go …