Submitted by Christopher Davis, Neighborhood Connections Program Coordinator. The next Lakewood Downtown Neighborhood Association Meeting will be Wednesday, February 12, from 5:30-7:00 PM at the Interim Lakewood Pierce County Library (10202 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499). Agenda Highlights: We encourage you to attend, share your thoughts, and stay engaged with our community. Looking […]
Hearing: Multifamily tax exemption amendments
The City of Lakewood, WA Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing for amendments to the multifamily tax exemption residential target areas on February 19, 2025 at 6:30 pm. All persons may submit written comments about the amendments no later than noon on February 19, or testify in-person or virtually during the public hearing. […]
The Lakewood City Council Feb. 10 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council’s next Study Session will take place on Feb. 10 (7 pm). Access the agenda and ways to attend here.
Proposed Lakewood Towne Center Apartments approved by Hearing Examiner
The City of Lakewood Hearing Examiner approved the Master Planned Development Permit for Alliance Multifamily (Lakewood Towne Center Apartments), a mixed-use housing project that will bring 309 market-rate apartments to the downtown area. As part of her ruling, Pro Tem Hearing Examiner Stephanie E. Marshall determined the project meets the city’s zoning and planning requirements, […]
Lakewood City Manager February 7 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) February 7 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Lakewood City Manager John J. Caulfield announces retirement
City Manager John J. Caulfield announced this week he will retire on June 5, 2025, after almost 12 years of dedicated service to the Lakewood community. Mayor Jason Whalen shared the Lakewood City Council’s sentiments regarding Caulfield’s retirement: “It is with sincere appreciation as well as sadness that the Council received and accepted City Manager […]
B&I Shooting update – Arrest Made
Submitted by Sgt. Charles Porche, Lakewood Police. On January 17, 2025, at approximately 5:20pm, Lakewood Officers responded to a reported shooting at the B&I shopping complex (8012 S Tacoma Way). Upon arriving at the location, officers located one female that had sustained gunshot wounds. She was provided with medica aid by responding officers and then […]
Hearing: Permits for new McDonald’s restaurant, Feb. 18
The City of Lakewood Planning and Public Works Department will be holding a public hearing for permit numbers 13614 and 13600 – Conditional Use Permit and Design Review Permit for a new McDonald’s restaurant. The proposed project consists of a new drive-through and dine-in restaurant on a vacant parcel near the intersection of San Francisco […]
The Lakewood City Council Feb. 3 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 3 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.