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 …

City Manager's Weekly Bulletin March 17, 2023

Lakewood Managers Bulletin: March 17, 2023

Two legislative town halls Saturday 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 …

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 …

City Manager's weekly bulletin Feb. 24, 2023

Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Feb. 24, 2023

Feb. 24, 2023 City Council candidate interviews The Lakewood City Council will hold two special meetings Feb. 28 and March 1 to interview candidates for the City Council Position 6 vacancy. The meetings will begin at 6 p.m. and be held in Council Chambers at Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main Street SW. How to attend: Attend in person at Lakewood City …

City Manager's Weekly Bulletin Feb. 10. 2023

Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Feb. 10, 2023

Saying farewell to Chief Zaro Monday the community turned out to wish retiring Lakewood Police Chief Mike Zaro well as he ends his nearly 30-year career in law enforcement later this month. At the drop-in event residents, leaders and community supporters from Lakewood and beyond joined together to share a smile, handshake and hug with the outgoing chief. Throughout his …

City Manager's Weekly Bulletin Feb. 3, 2023

Lakewood Manager’s Bulletin: Feb. 3, 2023

Lakewood Police Chief named After a highly competitive selection and recruitment process, Lakewood City Manager John Caulfield announced today he selected Patrick D. Smith as the next Chief of Police for the Lakewood Police Department. He will join the department March 1, 2023. Smith was one of six finalists introduced to the community in December 2022 at a public meet …