Lakewood Informer

A summary of articles from Lakewood Informer news related to Lakewood ballot issue 2A: Resident Fights Against the City Machine – TABOR City Uses Budget Presentation to Push TABOR Retention TABOR Will Be on the Lakewood Ballot City Seeks to De-Tabor but Over Collects Property Tax Give us your TABOR refunds, says Lakewood Lakewood Lobbies for Your TABOR Refund Lakewood and...

Lakewood City Council Member Paula Nystrom and Jacob LaBure proposed banning gas fireplaces on October, 14, 2024. On the heels of two other proposals that night for increased sustainability measures, most Councilors urged for a deeper discussion of the topic at the council's annual retreat. Councilor Rebekah Stewart was the only other "yes" vote on...

From HostingAdvice Digital Dilemma: Residents of Lakewood Reject Smart Tech, Citing 'Big Brother' Fears, Reveals Study. Survey reveals the cities most supportive, and most skeptical of smart city technology. Residents of Denver the most supportive, whereas those from Lakewood are skeptical. Infographic included showing study results. For years, public policy experts have forecasted the rise of...

From Save Belmar Park For years, the property at 777 S Yarrow Street has been under-taxed.   Yes, that is the same location as the proposed Belmar Park West housing project. Jeffco has finally rescinded the special deal or whatever it was. It had been going on possibly for decades!  There is more to the...

In 2023, then-Council Member Mary Janssen and resident Natalie Menten brought to light that Lakewood's City Charter had a revenue cap to protect residents from rapid property tax increases. Most of city leadership said Janssen and Menten were totally wrong and besides, leadership said, Lakewood needed the money. However, it turns out Janssen and Menten...

In 2023, then-Council Member Mary Janssen and resident Natalie Menten brought to light that Lakewood's City Charter had a revenue cap to protect residents from rapid property tax increases. Most of city leadership said Janssen and Menten were totally wrong and besides, leadership said, Lakewood needed the money. However, it turns out Janssen and Menten...

Guest post from Joan from Lakewood On Wednesday, October 14, Ward 4 residents met with City Councilmen David Rein and Rich Olver in the fellowship hall of the Lutheran Church of the Master at Alameda Parkway and Jewel Street. This meeting was to have Lakewood Police Chief Philip Smith address some of the concerns that...

Lakewood has budgeted an ongoing $466,000 for Severe Weather Sheltering. This is a separate initiative from the Navigation Center but for now, the Severe Weather Shelter operates out of the Navigation Center. Once remodeled, the Navigation Center will have full-time sheltering capabilities. The Severe Weather Shelter is only for times when the temperature reaches below...

Lakewood resident Wendy Purcell has formed an issue committee to fight against Lakewood's ballot initiative 2A to keep your TABOR refunds. This is a David vs Goliath story. What makes someone step up when the entire city government is against her? Lakewood Informer asked her. *Updated with links to previous articles below What made you...

Cross-post from Lakewood.org Lakewood-Wadsworth Station apartment building October 2024 updateCanyon Partners Real Estate and DeBartolo Development have formed a partnership to acquire and complete the apartment complex at 1221 and 1225 Wadsworth Blvd. Once the acquisition process is completed, the partnership is expected to restart construction of the project in 2025. The new partnership has...