Check your stocking…or mailbox for the latest edition of the City’s Lakewood Connections Magazine. Magazines should be in resident mailboxes this week. Here’s a peek at what you’ll find in this edition of the Connections Magazine: Lakewood continues proactive approach on state priorities. Gimhae provides extraordinary gift to tackle COVID-19. All Rise! Meet Judge Lisa Mansfield. Crime continues to drop …
Care Connect Washington
The Washington State Department of Health announced the launching of a new service, Care Connect Washington, on December 9, 2020. Care Connect Washington is a program for people who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or been exposed and need support to isolate or quarantine at home. Care coordinators will connect people to community-based services, such as: medication delivery health …
Gov. Inslee extends state wide restrictions & announces new economic supports
State wide restrictions extended: On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee extended current COVID-19 restrictions through January 4. The intent of the restrictions is to decrease the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus in Washington and across the country. Read more about the new restrictions here. Additional funds for Round 3 of the Working Washington Small Business grant program announced: On …
MyLakewood311 gets an update
MyLakewood311, the City’s free mobile app, was updated this past week to make it compatible with the latest Apple operating system. Like any other app when updated, users will need to download the latest version of the app on their iPhones and tablets. This can be done by going to the App Store and selecting “Update All” or by finding …
City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin, December 4, 2020
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager City Council met with Lakewood’s state legislators to review legislative priorities On Wednesday 2, 2020, the Lakewood City Council held a special meeting with Lakewood’s state legislators. Present at this meeting were Senator Steve Conway (29th District), Representative Mari Leavitt (28th), Representative Steve Kirby (29th), and Representative-elect Dan Bronoske (28th). At …
Let’s raise the woof to Protect Our Pets
Protect Our Pets (POP), a local organization that helps our four legged friends, raised $1,473 in donations for the new restroom facility outside of the award winning Fort Steilacoom Park Dog Park. This project is part of the larger Fort Steilacoom Park Angle Lane Improvement Project. A restroom in this area was frequently requested by park users. The estimated cost of …
WA Notify app launched to help stop COVID-19 Spread
Washington residents now have a new way to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Washington Exposure Notifications — WA Notify — is a completely private feature on smartphones that can inform people if they have been exposed to COVID-19 by another user who later tests positive. Gov. Jay Inslee, along with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), announced the …
Round 3: Working Washington Small Business Grants
On November 20, 2020 Governor Jay Inslee announced a third round of Working Washington Small Business Grants, see here. Starting the week of Nov. 30, the Washington State Department of Commerce will be accepting applications for the $50 million allocated to this third round of small business grants. Learn more about this grant here. Who can apply for Round 3? …
Councilmember John Simpson resigns from Lakewood City Council
LAKEWOOD, WA – On Friday November 20, 2020, Councilmember John Simpson tendered his resignation from the Lakewood City Council to Mayor Don Anderson. His resignation is effective December 31, 2020. Councilmember Simpson has been a dedicated and well-respected public servant for the city of Lakewood acting in a number of capacities for the City. In 2003, Councilmember Simpson was appointed …
2021-2022 Biennial Budget adopted
November 23, 2020 The Lakewood City Council adopted the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget at its November 16, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting. Once final updates are made (anticipated in December), the full 2021-2022 Biennial Budget will be posted here. The full Lakewood City Council meeting at which the budget was adopted can be viewed here: Importantly, the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget is …
City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin, November 20, 2020
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving safely COVID-19 cases in Washington state, as well as around the United States, have rapidly increased over the past few weeks. In fact, more than one million COVID-19 cases were reported in the United States over the last 7 days. We want everyone to stay safe this Thanksgiving. …
Temporary outdoor seating application process for Lakewood restaurants
November 20, 2020 On Sunday, November 15, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee announced a four-week set of restrictions in response to the recent rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus in Washington and across the country. The restrictions aim to slow the spread of COVID cases and to help protect vital hospital and medical systems in the state from becoming overwhelmed. The new restrictions …
Pierce County Council adds more relief for small business
November 20, 2020 Local businesses are struggling, and the Pierce County Council wants to help. That’s why Thursday, the Pierce County Council passed its second round of emergency legislation in a week aimed at getting money into the hands of Pierce County business owners. Through legislative actions the Pierce County Council: Waived the repayment requirement of the county’s emergency small …
November proclaimed Native American Heritage Month
On Monday, November 16, 2020 the Lakewood City Council virtually honored indigenous peoples with a proclamation making November Native American Heritage Month. The full proclamation can be read here. The full Lakewood City Council meeting can be viewed here: The proclamation by the Lakewood City Council recognizes that the Nisqually and Steilacoom people were the first inhabitants of what is …
New COVID statewide restrictions start tonight (11/16)
November 16, 2020 On Sunday, November 15, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee announced a four-week set of restrictions in response to the recent rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus in Washington and across the country. The restrictions aim to slow the spread of COVID cases and to help protect vital hospital and medical systems in the state from becoming overwhelmed. The new …
City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin, November 13, 2020
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager Get rid of junk for free – Lakewood Fall Clean-up is this weekend! Got junk you’d like to get rid of? Would you like to get rid of it for free? Then come join us this Saturday (Nov. 14) and Sunday (Nov. 15) for the Lakewood Fall Clean-up event with our …
City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin, November 6, 2020
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager Pierce County Restaurant Rally starts this Sunday – 15 Lakewood eateries are participating The Pierce County Restaurant Rally starts this Sunday! This program allows restaurants to offer their customers 30% off their dine-in or take-out meal before tax, excluding alcohol and orders via 3rd party delivery services. Participating restaurants will be …
Clover Park School District: Application for free and reduced price meals
Apply for Free and Reduced-Priced Meals here. From the Clover Park School District: Though meals are free for all students through the end of the 2020-21 school year, it is still important for families who qualify to fill out a free- and reduced-price meal application. Not only does it help provide nutritious meals for students, but it is another way the …