The City of Lakewood is seeking community perspectives on housing and climate change. This information will be used to update the city’s Comprehensive Plan in 2024, an important document that sets a 20-year vision for the City. Will you share your thoughts by completing the short survey? It includes a chance to win a $50 […]
The Lakewood City Council June 5 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on June 5 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood City Manager June 2 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) June 2 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Hidden Heroes: Week 6
Local Hero: Christian Paige Christian Paige is a local educator, a national speaker and an Emmy-nominated spoken word poet. Christian’s work has allowed him to engage with a variety of organizations promoting social and educational equity to eliminate educational barriers for students. Christian inspires learners to fearlessly pursue their passions and reach their fullest potential. The […]
Hidden Heroes: Week 5
Local Hero: Dorien Simon Dorien Simon is a Lakes High School alum and current senior at Stanford University. He is also a former member of the Lakewood Youth Council. Dorien is a NCAA Division I track athlete, pursuing a degree in computer science and is a freelance web developer for small businesses and start-ups. Dorien spent […]
2023 Hidden Heroes: Week 4
Local Heroes: The Parable Team Le’Ecia Farmer, Deatria Williams and LaKecia Farmer (left to right), comprise the Parable Team. As proud owners of Parable, their business is a Black/LGBTQIA/family/woman-owned local small business that promotes community building, education, mentorship and advocacy. Parable sells books, plants, records, artisan products and art from local, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women and transgender […]
Hidden Heroes: Week 3
Local Hero: Zach Banner Zach is a Clover Park School District alum, University of Southern California All-Pac 12 graduate, NFL player and community leader. Zach is currently running his own non-profit, the B3 Foundation, to support underserved students in Tacoma, Seattle, Los Angeles and Guam. Born in Tacoma and raised by a close-knit family, Zach learned […]
2023 Hidden Heroes: Week 2
Local Hero: Rachel Askew Rachel is a local community leader, small business owner and justice advocate with Cities United, a national non-profit charged with reducing violence against young men and boys of color. Rachel is also the founder and managing partner with NEXT Consulting Firm. In her role as founder, Rachel works alongside leaders in education, economic […]
2023 Hidden Heroes: Week 1
Local Hero: Brandon Elliot Brandon is a senior at Harrison Preparatory School in Clover Park School District. He has built a long resume of achievements with CPSD, now serving as the Harrison Prep student body president where he advocates for a strong school community that is equitable, unified and kind. Brandon serves as part of […]