The City of Lakewood is accepting applications to fill one (1) vacancy on the Civil Service Commission. DESCRIPTION: The role of the Civil Service Commission is to perform the duties established by State law as set forth in Chapter 41.12 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) in connection with the selection, appointment, promotion, demotion and employment of police […]
2024 Property Tax Levy Ordinance topic of Nov. 6 Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, a public hearing will be held by the Lakewood City Council on the 2024 Property Tax Levy Ordinance. The meeting will be held the Lakewood City Hall Council Chambers located at 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood WA. If you would […]
The Lakewood City Council Oct. 16 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Oct. 16 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The University Place City Council Oct. 16 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Oct. 16 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood City Manager October 13 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) October 13 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Truck & Tractor Day is Saturday
Head to Fort Steilacoom Park this Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 from 12-3 p.m. for the City of Lakewood’s free fall festival: Truck & Tractor Day. Let the kids climb on big rigs, honk the horn, ride around the park in the hay wagon and enjoy free activities. Stroll the pumpkin patch to find the perfect […]
Join the Lakewood Planning Commission
Interested in getting involved in city government? There are four vacancies on the Lakewood Planning Commission. Applications are now available for consideration for this all-volunteer commission. If appointed, the term begins Dec. 16, 2023 and is for five years. The roles and responsibilities of the position are described in the Notice of Vacancy. Interested? Submit your application […]
Supporting manufacturing in Lakewood
The first-ever Manufacturing Day Expo was held at Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood this week. Mayor Jason Whalen was there to welcome attendees. He was joined by City Manager John Caulfield and Economic Development Director Becky Newton. Held in the Center for Advanced Manufacturing, the four-hour event featured a look at new frontiers in […]
Welcoming Governor Jay Inslee to Lakewood
Mayor Jason Whalen helped celebrate the work being done by Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity in Tillicum this week alongside Gov. Jay Inslee. Inslee was in Lakewood as part of a larger tour of Pierce County. His stops included visiting places focused on creating affordable housing with energy efficiency at the forefront. Specific to Lakewood, […]