July 1, 2020 The city is now accepting applications for the Lakewood Small Business Emergency Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant program. This program is designed to support local businesses and the economy. The program is funded with $607,640 from a portion of the City’s CARES Act stimulus package distribution. To learn more about this program’s eligibility requirements, application process, and to …
June 24, 2020 Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman announced a statewide mandatory face covering order that will take effect Friday, June 26. To learn more about the statewide mandate visit here.
June 17, 2020 The city of Lakewood established an assistance program to support small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is focused on providing much needed capital to sustain business operations and retain employees who may otherwise be laid off as a result of the current economic climate. If your business has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, …
JUNE 2021 UPDATE: The DSHS Master Plan has a dedicated website – visit this address to review the plan and submit your comments: https://wshmasterplan.org/. The 2021 public comment period concludes July 7th. June 12, 2020 The state Department of Social and Health Services has proposed a complete reconstruction of Western State Hospital and its campus. The city of Lakewood is …
June 12, 2020 Last month approximately 60 members of the U.S Army Company HHC 4-23 Infantry participated in a community service event in the city of Lakewood. Initiated by Army personnel, the soldiers teamed up with city of Lakewood maintenance staff and Lakewood police officers. The newly formed group named the May 21 event: Operation Clean Sweep. During the event …
June 8, 2020 The Tacoma Pierce County Chamber and the Economic Development Board of Tacoma-Pierce County have shared out the following resources for business to assist in re-opening and recovery. Re-Opening Tool-Kits, and Recovery Resources www.backtoworktoolkit.com – A toolkit for reopening the office and getting back to work. Joint project led by Madrona alongside Seattle Venture Community, leading Tech, Retail, …
June 5, 2020 Pierce County announced today that its application to move to Phase 2 was approved by the state Department of Health. The move to the second phase is effective immediately. From Pierce County: “I’m pleased that our residents’ hard work to social distance and abide by best practices has been recognized,” said Executive Bruce Dammeier. “While we are …
June 4, 2020 From Mayor Don Anderson: Recent events, both nationally and locally, have caused our community to raise its collective voice against the very real vestiges of a long national legacy of social injustice which stretches back hundreds of years. I’ll spare you the platitudes mouthed by so many elected officials and won’t promise things that the City of …
June 3, 2020 The following statement was prepared jointly by the Lakewood Multicultural Coalition and Lakewood City Council in response to the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd in Minnesota and subsequent protests: “The Lakewood Multicultural Coalition (LMCC) and Lakewood City Council acknowledge with sadness the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. His senseless death has led to the …
June 2, 2020 The city is currently accepting applications for its Youth Council for the 2020-2021 school year. Completed applications are due no later than Friday, June 19 at 5 p.m. The city’s Youth Coucil conveys to the Lakewood City Council issues having city-wide impact to youth. Members are responsible for a monthly report to City Council and may participate …
May 29, 2020 Effective Monday, June 1, 2002 Lakewood Municipal Court will resume normal operations. To keep the public and court employees safe, court counter services and court hearings will be conducted using public health guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Visitors to the court, whether it is to attend or watch a hearing or to do …
May 29, 2020 The future of Lakewood’s Station District is in the public’s hands. Input from residents, business owners and developers will help the city develop a subarea plan which will guide future development within this designated area. The goal for the district is to craft a plan that is grounded in the first-hand experiences of the community it will …
May 28, 2020 The Lakewood City Council recently adopted an update to the city’s parks Legacy Plan, a long-tern strategic planning document crafted to meet the future park and recreation needs of the community. The council adopted its first Legacy Plan in 2014. The May 18, 2020 adoption reflects the latest version of the plan. Since its 2014 adoption, the …
May 27, 2020 At its June 1, 2020 meeting the Lakewood City Council will hold a public hearing on its proposed 6-year Transportation Improvement Program. The document outlines upcoming road and transportation improvement projects for the years 2021 to 2026. As part of its review process, the City Council listens to public feedback to make sure the document accurately reflects …
May 25, 2020 Pierce County is providing free personal protective equipment (PPE) to businesses to help them comply with COVID-19 workplace safety practices and protect employees and customers. This program is funded through $158 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act federal dollars. A total of $30 million will be focused on economic stabilization and recovery projects …
May 22, 2020 The Lakewood City Council approved a new small business no-interest deferred loan program for low income businesses affected by COVID-19. Applications will be available in June. Details of the program are being finalized. Once complete more information will be shared about how to apply and who is eligible. The city received $350,611 in grant money awarded by …
May 20, 2020 This week marks National Public Works Week, a week singled out to recognize the important role public works professionals play in our communities. From infrastructure to facilities and services, the work completed by these individuals is vital to creating sustainable and resilient cities. This includes creating safe communities where quality of life and the well-being of residents …
To: Mayor, City CouncilFrom: John J. Caulfield, City Manager Work begins Monday on Lakewood’s Veterans Drive Work begins Monday, May 18, 2020 on Veterans Drive to prepare the roadway for planned improvements. The city’s contractor Miles Resources Inc. will spend Monday bringing in its equipment. By Tuesday crews will begin removing trees. Roughly 13 trees that are 12 inches in …