30-Day Public Comment Period (March 29 – April 29, 2024) FY 2024 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funding The City of Lakewood, as part of the Tacoma-Lakewood HOME Consortium, plans to adopt its 2024 Annual Action Plan outlining spending plans for federally funded housing, community and economic development, and public services activities. The Plan […]
City of Lakewood responds to inaccurate information about Edgewater Park Master Plan update
Earlier this week a King 5 news story about the work the city is doing to improve Edgewater Park highlighted the city’s legal acquisition of a piece of private property to improve the park for public use. Specifically, the focus was on a court ruling allowing the City of Lakewood to use eminent domain to […]
Farwest Drive SW Safe Routes to Schools Bid Opening
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Lakewood at the office of the City Clerk at 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-5027, until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 16, 2024, and not later, and will then be opened and publicly read aloud in the American Lake Conference Room shortly thereafter. This contract provides […]
City of Lakewood Public Briefing on Tax Increment Finance Area
Notice is hereby given that a public briefing will be held by the City of Lakewood on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. to review a proposed Tax Increment Finance area within the City of Lakewood. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. If you would like to provide virtual Public Comment during the meeting, […]
The Lakewood City Council March 30 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Retreat on March 30 (8:30 AM). Access the agenda and access instructions here. Topics of discussion include: Downtown Center-Park and Uses, 2024 Comprehensive Plan, City City, H-Barn, and more.
Lakewood Police Department program supports Lakewood’s most vulnerable
Lakewood Police Department Officer Savannah Brown was recently featured on the Lakewood Police Department’s social media for taking initiative to support some of our most vulnerable residents: Children experiencing trauma. Officer Brown proposed and then established a program to provide Lakewood police officers the tools they need to support children they help when called to […]
Mayor Whalen’s Community Coffeehouse
Join Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen and members of the City of Lakewood Parks and Recreation team (March 27, 6 p.m.) to hear about special event programming in Lakewood. Mayor Whalen’s Community Coffeehouse is a chance for Lakewood residents to meet with the mayor in an informal setting, learn about city programs and discuss items of […]
Olympic Moving Storage applies to build second warehouse in Lakewood
A SEPA Review application have been filed with the City of Lakewood Community and Economic Development Department. Following is a description of the application and the process for review. The application and listed studies may be reviewed upon request. Application Name(s) and Number(s): Olympic Moving Storage SEPA (App # 11032) Permit Application Date: February 14, […]
The Lakewood City Council March 25 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on March 25 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.