Lakewood Informer

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Survey Results for Homeless or Migrant Assistance

Two weeks ago, Lakewood Informer opened a survey to find out what residents were thinking about supporting the homeless and migrants. Lakewood doesn't ask IF or HOW you want to support these communities. Residents are generally presented with fully implementable plans. See the Navigation Center for an example. This survey was an attempt to bridge...
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Westword Pushed the DO-OVER Button! Here’s What Happened…

Cross post from SaveBelmarPark.com Westword pushed the DO-OVER button regarding their reporting of former Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul’s involvement in the non-purchase of 777 S Yarrow St. by the City of Lakewood. Attorney and former City Councilor Anita Springsteen has provided updated comments on the revised Westword article. See the Updated Article
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Is Lakewood eyeing JeffCo’s shuttered schools?

Cross Post from The Gazette, Jimmy Sengenberger In the face of Denver’s daunting $45 million migrant crisis, Lakewood’s city council recently embraced the role of a “good neighbor,” pledging support for a regional response to Denver’s migrant overflow at their Jan. 8 meeting. Speculation has swirled that Lakewood hopes to exploit Jefferson County’s status as...
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The Sanctuary Misinformation Campaign and Response

When Lakewood voted to take the first step in helping with Denver's migrant crisis, residents interpreted that as Lakewood becoming a sanctuary city. Lakewood immediately cried misinformation. At the emergency citizens' townhall of February 6, 2024, several speakers addressed concerns over Lakewood's sanctuary status, saying that Lakewood is not using the word "sanctuary" and is...
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Huge Turnout for Citizens’ meeting

Note: this page has updated media coverage links at the bottom An accurate estimate of attendance was impossible. No more people could fit into the room. There were people lining the landings, the lobby and the parking lot. The number 500 was tossed around but who knows. People really wanted to talk about the possibility...
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Emergency Citizens’ Town Hall

UPDATE: Venue changed to 1626 Cole Blvd., Bldg 7, 4th Floor, Lakewood, CO 80401, 6:30-8:30 pm Guest post from The Concerned Citizens in Lakewood Date: Fri, Feb 2, 2024 at 3:57 PMSubject: Citizen Town HallTo: <CityCouncilMembers@lakewood.org>Cc: <wstrom@lakewood.org>, <jshahrezaei@lakewood.org>, <gsinks@lakewood.org>, <sguerrero@lakewood.org>, <icruz@lakewood.org>, <rstewart@lakewood.org>, <rlow@lakewood.org>, <rolver@lakewood.org>, <drein@lakewood.org>, <jlabure@lakewood.org> Mayor Strom, Chief Smith, and Lakewood City Councilors, We understand...
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Lakewood Spends Taxpayer Money on Keeping Taxpayer Money

In June 2023, the Lakewood Budget and Audit Board voted to recommend keeping future TABOR funds. To do that, they recommended finding a specialist to help find out what would make residents agree to this proposal. That decision seems to be proceeding, although requests for status have not yet been answered. As this CBS News...
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Save Belmar Park: The Inside Story

Check out the new great content at SaveBelmarPark.com Mayor Adam Paul Quashed Purchase of 777 S Yarrow St The Looming Lakewood Parking Crisis -Over 800 Parking Spaces Short A fabulous local site with more stories available!
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Local Person Nominated for Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year

Guest Post Jerad Knight, Navy spouse in Lakewood Colorado has been nominated for the 2024 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year (AFI MSOY). Jerad Knight is an active military spouse in his local and nationwide military spouse community. He has worked with local organizations and global military spouse networks to bring awareness to...
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No State of the Court Presentation

Lakewood Courts got a little less transparent in 2023. The Lakewood Municipal Court holds an annual presentation for City Council and the public on the State of the Court. In 2022 we learned that Lakewood was focusing on compassion and opening an Outreach Court to clear warrants and provide resources. Unfortunately, in 2023 there was...
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