Lakewood Informer

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...