Due to COVID-19, this year there was no in-person Veterans Ceremony held at City Hall. However, the Lakewood City Council virtually honored and remembered the valor and sacrifices of current and veteran members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine during its November 2, 2020 Lakewood City Council meeting. At this meeting, the Lakewood City …
Come take a ride with us – Onyx Drive Improvement Project
The Onyx Drive Improvement Project is rebuilding 1.55 miles of roadway from Onyx Drive from 97th Avenue to 87th Avenue and from Garnet Lane to Phillips Road. To date (11/2/2020), the City’s contractor has completed paving the roadway, sidewalks, and adding stormwater drainage upgrades. The contractor is now working on the installation of raised crosswalks and raising utilities. Key features …
Business Showcase – November 2020
253Strong is building a better future for the community by focusing on positive changes, family values, and supporting healthy and fit lifestyles. For these reasons 253Strong is the City of Lakewood’s Business Showcase for 3rd quarter 2020. 253Strong “If you’re looking for better, we’re building better here” announces the opening of the city of Lakewood’s Build Your Better Here campaign …
Happy Halloween! Here are some tips from TPCHD to stay safe this year.
We hope you have a fun, safe, and spooky (if that’s your thing) Halloween this year. The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD) developed a grading system to measure how scary various Halloween activities may be this year given COVID-19. The full article can be read here. The State Department of Health offers these tips for a safer Halloween. The CDC …
City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin, October 30, 2020
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager Happy Halloween! Here are some tips to stay safe this year. We hope you have a fun, safe, and spooky (if that’s your thing) Halloween this year. The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD) developed a grading system to measure how scary various Halloween activities may be this year given COVID-19. …
Back to back weekend closures at the I-5/Thorne Lane interchange in Lakewood
ROAD ALERT from WSDOT: Travelers who use the Interstate 5/Thorne Lane interchange in Lakewood will want to plan extra time into their trips or reschedule discretionary travel over the next two weekends. Friday, Oct. 30 to Monday, Nov. 2 Design-build contractor Atkinson Construction will permanently close the old 1950s-era Thorne Lane overpass. Crews will also temporarily close the Thorne Lane …
3rd Quarter shows overall decrease in crime in Lakewood & Police Officers recognized for service
October 27, 2020 Last night, Police Chief Mike Zaro provided the Lakewood City Council with a Third Quarter Police Report. The whole report can be viewed here: Materials presented by Chief Zaro can be found here. Third quarter of 2020 showed continued declines across a number of the areas in which the Lakewood Police Department tracks crime, including declines in …
City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin, October 23, 2020
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager Lakewood adopts state and federal priorities for 2021 At the October 19, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting, the Lakewood City Council adopted its Federal Priorities for 2021, State Legislative Agenda and Manual for 2021-2022, and County Manual for 2021. To view the City’s complete legislative materials visit the Government Relations page. Federal …
October 21, 2020 proclaimed Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Day
At the October 19, 2020 Lakewood City Council Regular meeting, the Lakewood City Council proclaimed October 21, 2020 as Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Day in the city of Lakewood. The Lakewood Chamber is a membership organization comprised of local business professionals who join together for the purpose of promoting the commercial progress of our community through business-to-business (B2B) referrals, marketing, …
Lakewood adopts state and federal priorities for 2021
Oct. 20, 2020 At the October 19, 2020, Regular City Council Meeting, the Lakewood City Council adopted its Federal Priorities for 2021, State Legislative Agenda and Manual for 2021-2022, and County Manual for 2021. To view the City’s complete legislative materials visit the Government Relations page. Federal Priorities Every year the City sets its federal priorities to help provide a …
City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin, October 16, 2020
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager Pierce County creates innovative “Restaurant Rally” Program Pierce County recently dedicated $7.5 million from its federal CARES Act allocation to create a program that will offer a 30 percent discount to dine-in customers, excluding alcohol purchases. The program is called the “Pierce County Restaurant Rally” and it is designed to encourage …
Pierce County increases funding to CARES Act Programs
Pierce County recently dedicated $7.5 million from its federal CARES Act allocation to create a program that would offer a 30 percent discount to dine-in customers, excluding alcohol purchases. The 30 percent discount is only available to customers eating at eligible restaurants during a two-week promotional window. The promotional dates have not been set. Pierce County recently increased funding to …
Pierce County creates program to offer discounts to dine-in restaurant customers
Pierce County recently dedicated $7.5 million from its federal CARES Act allocation to create a program that would offer a 30 percent discount to dine-in customers, excluding alcohol purchases. The 30 percent discount is only available to customers eating at eligible restaurants during a two-week promotional window. The promotional dates have not been set. Licensed restaurants in operation before March …
Pierce County – General Election Information
Looking for information on the 2020 General Election? Visit the Pierce County Auditor’s website. The General Election is November 3, 2020. Ballot Drop Boxes are open around-the-clock from October 16 until 8 p.m. on November 3. A Ballot Drop Box located outside of the City hall at 6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499. For other Ballot Drop Boxes locations …
City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin, October 9, 2020
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager Proposed 2021-2022 Biennial Budget under development The City’s Proposed 2021-2022 Biennial Budget was introduced to the Lakewood City Council at its Regular Meeting this past Monday on Oct. 5, 2020. The Proposed 2021-2022 Biennial Budget is balanced and takes into account the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on the City’s financial …
Proposed 2021-2022 Biennial Budget under development
Oct. 6, 2020 The City’s Proposed 2021-2022 Biennial Budget was introduced to the Lakewood City Council at its regular meeting on Oct. 5, 2020. The proposed 2021-2022 Biennial Budget is balanced and takes into account the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on the City’s financial resources. The biennial budget is the most important document the City produces. It acts as …
October proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month
At the October 5, 2020 Lakewood City Council Regular meeting, the Lakewood City Council proclaimed October 2020 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the city of Lakewood and urged all residents and community stakeholders to join them in recognizing domestic violence as a crime with impact on individuals, families and the Lakewood community. The ultimate goal of Domestic Violence Awareness …
Changes to Lakewood’s Firework Code Adopted – Effective July 2022
At the Lakewood City Council meeting on September 21, 2020, the Lakewood City Council approved Ordinance 742 amending city codes related to the discharge of fireworks in Lakewood city limits, Lakewood Municipal Code 8.68. The approved ordinance restricts the dates legal fireworks can be discharged within Lakewood city limits to 11:00 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4th. Discharging fireworks …