March 3, 2025 Tanikka Watford is an accomplished leader in affordable housing and community development, with a heart for fostering social change. Watford is Executive Director of The Moore Wright Group, a nonprofit that operates in several states. The nonprofit uses its logistic expertise to help end the cycle of poverty, abuse and abandonment, and provides hope to those in …
Feb. 24, 2025 Grant Twyman is an established leader, organizational manager and community leader. As a United States Army Officer, Twyman has the honor of serving among the nation’s top 1% at multiple echelons and across varied disciplines. As the Director of Equity and Community Engagement for the Clover Park School District, he works collaboratively to elevate diverse voices, audit …
How Lakewood Addresses Homelessness After the Grants Pass Ruling – Municipal Research and Services Center Following the Supreme Court’s decision in City of Grants Pass v Johnson (2024), Lakewood adopted Ordinance 808. Based directly on the Grants Pass ordinance, Ord. 808 prohibits sleeping on city sidewalks and in other public spaces. In passing this and other ordinances addressing homelessness, the city harmonized …
Feb. 17, 2025 Lisa Boyd’s connection to Lakewood is both profound and enduring. Raised in a military family, Boyd is the daughter of Harry and Dr. Claudia Thomas. Her educational journey began at Lake Louise Elementary, Mann Jr. High, and Lakes High School in the Clover Park School District. Boyd pursued higher education at the University of North Carolina (Fayetteville), …
Holiday Closure: President’s Day Lakewood City Hall, the lobby of the Lakewood police station and city operations will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 in observance of President’s Day. Emergency services and police patrols will operate on a normal schedule and are not impacted by the closure. Regular operations resume Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. The Lakewood City Council meeting is …
Feb. 10, 2025 Darwin Peters II is a devoted community leader, coach and educator whose unwavering commitment to youth in Lakewood has a profound impact. After honorably discharging from the U.S. Army in 2014, Peters II returned to Lakewood with a renewed purpose: to give back to the city he calls home. Recognizing the need for strong, positive role models …
Feb. 3, 2025 Chase Washington is an accomplished young leader in Lakewood who strives to uplift and advance his school and local community. A Lakes High School student, Washington is an active member of an array of academic and community organizations. This includes the city of Lakewood’s Lakewood Youth Council, Clover Park School District’s Superintendent’s Youth Advisory Council, Lakes High …
Feb. 19, 2024 The City of Lakewood, in partnership with the Clover Park School District, is highlighting the “Hidden Heroes” of our community. Each week we are featuring Black or African American professionals in the community who are making a difference. Week three focuses on local leaders in government and administration. Patrick D. Smith, Chief of Police, Lakewood Police Department …