LAKEWOOD, Wash. – On Tuesday, July 20, the City of Lakewood became the first government to formally approve an intergovernmental agreement to participate in the South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SSHA3P). As stated within the agreement, “the most efficient and effective way (sic) to address access to affordable and attainable housing needs in Pierce County is through cooperative […]
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Candidate Forum – Clover Park School Board, Districts 3 & 4
Submitted by League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County. The League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County is hosting a nonpartisan candidate forum along with several other community groups for races in Pierce County for which there are three or more candidates in the Primary election. This is an opportunity for the public to hear […]
Letter: Counting Down to Victory! 10 . . .
Ten days from now the people will decide who will survive the Primary for Clover Park School District Directors. Have I worked hard enough? Does my message resonate with those who will make the decision? Two-thousand, three-hundred and six doorsteps I’ve been on to-date in this my campaign to be elected. As I continue on […]
Letter: School Board Race Disinformation
Submitted by Don Anderson. You might expect me to react like Harry Truman when a couple of misogynistic septuagenarian retired majors who’s careers peaked 40 years ago orchestrate a vicious disinformation campaign against my daughter Alyssa Anderson Pearson who is running for re-election to the Clover Park School Board. Unlike Truman, I won’t draw attention […]
Letter: Dissappointing District Decision
Submitted by Paul Nimmo. As I read the first sentence of the e-mail sent from the district “After carefully reviewing community input”, I knew I would be disappointed. The bile slowly rose as I continued reading and finding that which I knew was pre-ordained would happen… yep, Harrison Prep would now begin at 7:25 a.m. […]
Sign Your Kids Up for an Amazing (and Free) Summer Experience
Submitted by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. It’s coming! Lakewood Lemonade Day is Friday, August 27th! As a movement committed to the power of youth entrepreneurship, Lemonade Day Lakewood ~ offered free by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce ~ encourages kids to learn the valuable lessons offered through its program by teaching them how to start, […]
The Lakewood City Council July 26 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on July 26 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lions Club Supports Summer Campers
A press release from Lakewood Lions. On July 19, Lions President, Dave O’Keeffe and VP, Ruth Anne Hickey, presented the City of Lakewood a check for $3,000. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director, Mary Dodsworth, received the check on behalf of the City and thanked Lions Club for making it possible for more underserved kids […]
Letter: Whalen running for reelection to Lakewood City Council
Submitted by Jason Whalen. I am running for reelection to the Lakewood City Council to continue making a positive difference in the lives of our residents. While our community has many challenges, your Council continues to focus on solutions. During this campaign, I have often heard that housing affordability and public safety remain top issues […]