March 20, 2020 Out of an abundance of caution and under the guidance of practicing social distancing to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Lakewood City Council’s March 23, 2020 study session is canceled. In addition, a number of upcoming city advisory board and commission meetings are canceled. They include: Landmarks and Heritage Advisory Board meeting of March 26, 2020. …

March 20, 2020 Effective March 20, 2020 the city of Lakewood closed its lobby areas at City Hall, the Lakewood police station and Lakewood Municipal Court. The Lakewood Senior Activity Center previously closed March 17, and the building (which is owned by Pierce County) was closed to the public shortly after. City operations are still functioning and the Lakewood Municipal …

March 19, 2020 The city has created a section of its website dedicated to COVID-19-related news. The page includes the latest news out of the city around its response to COVID-19 and what it is doing to limit and prevent the spread of the virus. It also includes links to resources for residents to learn more about public health directives …

March 17, 2020 Effective Tuesday, March 17 the front counter of Lakewood Municipal Court is closed until further notice out of an abundance of caution and in response to social distancing guidance issued by public health officials. Judge Susan Adams has issued three administrative orders that affect some aspects of the court. The orders respond to the ever-evolving situation around …

March 17, 2020 Effective today, March 17 at noon all public-facing counters in Lakewood City Hall, Lakewood Municipal Court and the Lakewood police station are closed to the public. This decision was made in accordance with public health recommendations around social distancing to limit and prevent the spread of COVID-19. City business will continue to operate and buildings will remain …

March 16, 2020 On Monday, March 16, 2020 Lakewood City Manager John J. Caulfield proclaimed a state of emergency in the city of Lakewood in response to COVID-19. The Lakewood City Council ratified the declaration at its meeting the same evening. The declaration is a proactive move on behalf of the city, which has currently seen minimal disruptions to its …

March 12, 2020 On March 12, 2020 Lakewood Municipal Court Judge Susan Adams issued an administrative order in response to COVID-19 and recent health guidelines offered by the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Under the order the following options are available to court patrons through the end of March: People scheduled for a contested or mitigation hearing concerned about attending court …

March 11, 2020 Today Gov. Jay Inslee issued an emergency proclamation prohibiting large events in the state’s three largest counties to minimize public health risks around COVID-19. The proclamation prohibits gatherings of more than 250 people in Pierce, King and Snohomish counties. The order applies to gatherings for social, spiritual and recreational activities, including but not limited to community, civic, …

March 5, 2020 Everywhere you turn there is new information coming out about Coronavirus and COVD-19. The city of Lakewood encourages its residents to make sure the information you consume is factual and from trusted public health agencies like the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, the state Department of Health, or the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To-date, there …