COVID-19 Testing at Fort Steilacoom Park The Pierce County EOC will have Mobile Testing for COVID-19 at Fort Steilacoom Park at the Baseball field parking on the following dates: Saturday, January 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For the most up-to-date information on this event, click here. Location: 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98498 These mobile testing stations are …
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager How the City used its CARES Act funds from the state In 2020, the City of Lakewood received a total of $2.685 million dollars in CARES Act funds through the state of Washington. These funds were used for COVID-19 related expenses incurred between March 1, 2020 and November 30, 2020 by …
In 2020, the City of Lakewood received a total of $2.685 Million dollars in CARES Act funds through the state of Washington. These funds were used for COVID-19 related expenses incurred between March 1, 2020 and November 30, 2020 by small and commercial businesses, residential landlords for tenant rental assistance, community partners, non-profits, other government entities, and the City of …
The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived at WA hospitals and is now available to high-risk health care workers and people who live and work in long-term care facilities. To learn more from the Washington State Department of Health about how the vaccine will be distributed in Washington, click here. For the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department information on the vaccine, click here.
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager City looking for candidates to fill anticipated Lakewood City Council vacancy It is anticipated that there will be a vacancy on the Lakewood City Council (Position 5) on December 31, 2020 when Councilmember John Simpson’s resignation becomes effective. Pursuant to RCW 42.12.070 the City Council will have 90 days to appoint …
Many landlords and tenants have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently there are both federal and state mandates in place prohibiting evictions based on the nonpayment of rent. Once those mandates end, Pierce County expects a large number of eviction cases to be filed in Superior Court. To address this anticipated increase in eviction cases, Pierce County Superior …
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 …
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 …
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, 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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? …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …