Video Recording Agenda Packet The meeting began with a proclamation to recognize March as Women’s History Month. Councilmember Linda Farmer read the proclamation with Liupapa Laulu, a senior from Clover Park High School. “We have ten daughters collectively as a council, and believe me when I say that we hope they all have the opportunity to become leaders and thrive.”– …
City Council issued a proclamation recognizing March as Women’s History Month. The proclamation was accepted by Liupapa Laulu, a senior at Clover Park High School. “We have ten daughters collectively as a council, and believe me when I say that we hope they all have the opportunity to become leaders and thrive.”– Mayor Jason Whalen Share Your Own Piece of …
Anderson’s election is additional evidence of his and the City’s support for military families Lakewood City Councilmember Don Anderson has been elected to the board of the Association of Defense Communities (ADC). Military families depend on their communities for quality housing, schooling, health care, and other services, and ADC works to help defense communities meet those needs. Defense communities are …
Over 30 teams participated by submitting a five-minute film produced in just 96 hours. Lakewood’s first short film contest featured more than 30 fantastic films made by creators of all ages and levels of experience. “Reel Life ’96” was a spectacular success. “Trying something new is hard, but success sure is sweet. Reel Life ’96 was Lakewood’s first-ever short film …
The Story of Chief Leschi Chief Leschi was the last chief of the Nisquallies. In 1854, tribal leaders were forced to sign the Medicine Creek Treaty, ceding ancestral lands to the federal government. The Washington Territory was just a year old, and bloody skirmishes between the United States military and natives had cost many lives. Territorial Governor Isaac Stevens, already …
Lakewood Launches Emergency Notification System: “Lakewood Alert” Subscribers will receive crucial text or email alerts in the event of an emergency. The City of Lakewood has activated a new emergency alert service: Lakewood Alert. In the event of an emergency, subscribers will receive alerts and updates by text or email. Subscribers may also elect to receive occasional non-emergency updates. To …
Two Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies were shot serving a felony warrant yesterday. Sergeant Rich Scaniffe is in stable condition. Deputy Dom Calata did not survive his injuries. He is survived by his wife and young son. Calata grew up in the area and graduated from PLU. He served in the Army, served in the National Guard, and served his community …
Video Recording Agenda Packet Chief Information Officer Ken White began the meeting with a presentation of the City’s six-year IT plan. The plan encompasses the upkeep and modernization of hardware and software. Notable projects include police body cameras, property surveillance cameras, and cybersecurity improvements. White noted increased nefarious attempts to access City networks, all thwarted. IT staff continue to harden …
Property owners within the floodplain may need to secure flood insurance. In the event of a 100-year flood, floodwater from Clover Creek may reach properties in Lakewood’s Springbrook and Hillside neighborhoods. Flooding might also compromise I-5 just north of the Bridgeport exit. There is a mix of commercial and residential properties within the floodplain. While there is a low immediate …
Subscribers will receive crucial text or email alerts in the event of an emergency. The City of Lakewood has activated a new emergency alert service: Lakewood Alert. In the event of an emergency, subscribers will receive alerts and updates by text or email. Subscribers may also elect to receive occasional non-emergency updates. Emergency alerts might include natural disasters, chemical spills, …
Video Recording Agenda Packet Slide Deck City Council gathered for a retreat focused on the topic of homelessness. The meeting began with a presentation by Long Range & Strategic Planning Manager Tiffany Speir, who reviewed socioeconomic factors contributing to increased homelessness. Lakewood’s 2021 Housing Report revealed local vulnerabilities: more residents rent than the county average, and Lakewood’s vacancy rate is …
Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen hosts bimonthly “coffeehouse” sessions to invite open conversation with residents. Mayor Whalen will host a Community Coffeehouse session on Thursday, March 24 to invite open conversation about public safety and community policing with residents. Hosted every other month, Community Coffeehouses are opportunities for open conversations with the mayor and other Lakewood officials. The meeting will be …
No Charges Filed Related to 2020 Officer-Involved Shooting of Said Joquin Prosecuting Attorney determines Lakewood officer’s use of force “justified and lawful” in thorough report Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney Mary Robnett will not file charges related to the officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of Said Joquin on May 1, 2020. Robnett issued a thorough review of the incident to the …
In 2021, the City of Lakewood engaged students at the UW Evans School to survey residents about their opinions on climate change. The survey would assess residents’ degree of concern and what evidence and effects they have noticed. The City of Lakewood received the report on May 23, 2022. You can view the Report here. The City invited the public …
Prosecuting Attorney determines Lakewood officer’s use of force “justified and lawful” in thorough report Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney Mary Robnett will not file charges related to the officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of Said Joquin on May 1, 2020. Robnett issued a thorough review of the incident to the City of Lakewood on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. The review concludes, …
Video Recording Agenda Packet City Council declared March “Red Cross Month” and acknowledged the historic efforts of the American Red Cross to meet the mission of its founder, Clara Barton: “You must never think of anything except the need, and how to meet it.” City Council also issued a proclamation to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of Lakeview Light & Power. …
Summer Events Announced Summer in Lakewood will be full of family fun. The City of Lakewood has announced its summer events schedule, featuring a lineup of exciting events bursting with culture, music, food, games, activities, and memories. Event Date Location Parks Appreciation Day April 23, 2022 Fort Steilacoom Park Youth Fishing Event May 14, 2022 American Lake Park Saturday Street …
The Spring 2022 edition of the City of Lakewood’s seasonal magazine is in the mail. The latest edition previews upcoming events and construction and planning projects, and discusses City initiatives to support equity, public safety, and environmental preservation. The magazine is delivered to over 31,000 residences in Lakewood quarterly. Each edition summarizes important issues and upcoming events to invite every …