City Manager's Weekly Bulletin May 19, 2023

Lakewood Managers Bulletin: May 19, 2023

H-Barn restoration project gets big boost Partners for Parks announced this week it received a $1 million project grant from the Names Family Foundation in support of its H-Barn restoration project at Fort Steilacoom Park.     The H-Barn Project is an innovative public-private partnership between the city of Lakewood and Partners for Parks, a 501c3 nonprofit organization committed to …

The Lakewood City Council recognized May 2023 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month. They are posed with representatives from the Asia Pacific Cultural Center at their May 1, 2023 meeting.

Council Corner: May 1, 2023

The first meeting of May kicked off with six proclamation readings and recognition of Crane’s Creations 2.0 as the May 2023 Lakewood Business Showcase. National Asian American Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month: The first proclamation read recognized May 2023 as National Asian America, Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In its proclamation the Lakewood City Council recognized the history of Asian, …

Lakewood City Council members pose with members of the Rotary Club of Lakewood with a check for $11,000 at Council's April 17, 2023 regular meeting

Thank you Lakewood Rotary

April 21, 2023 At its meeting April 17, 2023 the Rotary Club of Lakewood presented the Lakewood City council with a check for $11,000. The club raised the money and dedicated it to replacing the aging swings at Fort Steilacoom Park. The club has a long-standing history with the park – specifically the playground. Years ago the club identified installing …

City Manager's weekly bulletin March 10, 2023

Lakewood Managers Bulletin: March 10, 2023

Be heard: Legislative Town Halls This legislative session the Lakewood City Council and police leadership are voicing support for legislation that offers a commonsense approach to policies that protect lives and property and do not erode trust in government. We support bipartisan leadership to pass legislation that stops increased criminal activity we’re seeing not only in Lakewood, but across our …

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Council Corner: March 6, 2023

March 8, 2023 There was much to celebrate at the Lakewood City Council March 6, 2023 regular meeting. Council started its meeting with the return of its Business Showcase program. The program features local businesses and celebrates their accomplishments. The March 2023 recipient was Bite Me! Inc. Owner Deb Tuggle was there to receive the recognition and share a little …

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Council Corner: Feb. 6, 2023

Feb. 8, 2023 Celebration was the theme of the Lakewood City Council’s Feb. 6, 2023 regular meeting. The evening started with a celebration of Lakewood Police Chief Mike Zaro, including a drop-in event for the Lakewood community to wish him farewell as he heads into retirement. Council offered him special recognition with a proclamation acknowledging his nearly 30-year law enforcement …