The November issue of Looking@Lakewood included a column reflecting on Lakewood’s style of government. Lakewood’s city charter set up a council-manager form of government. Per the article, this form involves hiring “a professional city manager who puts those [city council] policies into action by directing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the city’s departments and...
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Special Election Information
All Special election candidates were invited to an interview. Only three accepted. We deeply appreciate those candidates who were willing to site with alternative media. We hope the residents appreciate the opportunity to get to know the candidates a little better.
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Ward 3: Patrick Flaherty video
This is not an endorsement of any candidate. Paid for by the Lakewood Informer although this communication did not cost anything extra but someone will ask. Not authorized by any candidate or committee.
Closures for the greater good
By Lakewood News from Karen
/ November 15, 2022
At the Jeffco School Board meeting on November 11, 2020, people for and against the school closures made their final statements. At the end, the Board voted unanimously to close 16 schools for the good of the District. Every member of the public speaking about the closures spoke against it, often passionately, always prepared, and...
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Public plea in memory of fallen officer
By Lakewood News from Karen
/ November 13, 2022
This touching letter was hand-delivered around my neighborhood. Even in tragedy, Lisa Vakoff has the same problem as many of us - being heard. We hear you and are sorry for your loss... (reprinted without revision) Dear Neighbor, Please indulge me and read this email string and letter. It is a tough one. My dear...
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Injustice with land development at 4th and Union
By Lakewood News from Karen
/ November 12, 2022
Guest contribution from Joan from Lakewood... From: "Joan from Lakewood"Date: November 9, 2022 at 11:02:52 PM MSTTo: <[email protected]>Subject: Re: Injustice with land development in Lakewood at 4th and Union Dear XXX, Thank you for reaching out to me today. It was kind of timely. You see I have not received any resolution to the FOIA...
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Crime Forum
By Lakewood News from Karen
/ November 7, 2022
At a crime forum held by Lakewood City Councilor Mary Janssen, September, 2022, residents asked whether or not Lakewood had an adequate police force to handle the high levels of crime. Lakewood PD reports nearly 400 employees and over 100 volunteers. They are reportedly fully staffed to within a few positions. Recruiting is always ongoing....
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Affordable Housing Townhall
By Lakewood News from Karen
/ November 7, 2022
On October 1 there was a Lakewood townhall meeting on affordable housing. Ward 5 Councilors Janssen and Strom hosted the meeting but representatives of all wards were present. Speakers at the meeting were representatives from Metro West Housing Solutions (MWHS). MWHS is a developer active in Lakewood since 2008, before that they were active in...
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How Times Have Changed in Jeffco Schools
By Lakewood News from Karen
/ November 7, 2022
At one time, our schools were so full that many had “temporary” buildings to house all the students. At one time, we the taxpayers voted for money to remodel buildings through 2022, assuming the schools would be used. At one time, school land was permanently lost after being sold to developers. Jefferson County is still...
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