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Councilor Admits Zoning is a Developer Handout

"Yes, zoning is a developer handout" on top of City Council Member Sophia Mayott-Guerrero on the podium
Trickle down housing explained: Give developers a handout and hope that some taxpayer-subsidized units unfold

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Fact Sheet: Proposed new zoning code will: * Convert existing single-family zoning to multi-family and retail *Eliminate occupancy limits CITYWIDE so every home can be used as multi-family * Change height restrictions * Reduce mininmum lot size * Eliminate parking minimums * Sacrifice home rule

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Springsteen Wins Injunction on Emory

Springsteen Wins Injunction on Emory

October 21, 2025/

Anita Springsteen, former Lakewood City Council Member and attorney, has won an injunction filed against Lakewood. The injunction will pause two upcoming votes on Emory,  wherein Lakewood is acting as an agent for the Action Center. It is unclear what, if any, benefit Lakewood will gain through this deal, but it is very clear the city will lose millions. At the same time, the Action Center will gain millions of dollars of property that it could not get without the special privileges of the government middleman. The injunction will pause the vote until after the previously scheduled October 28, 2025, court date.

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Lakewood Rewriting Zoning Around Race

Lakewood Rewriting Zoning Around Race

October 20, 2025/

Some Lakewood City Council Members once again framed zoning decisions through the lens of historic racial injustices. During the October 13, 2025 meeting, Councilors returned to the same narrative seen throughout this rezoning process — that Lakewood must address equity and right racial wrongs through land use. What remains missing is evidence of any current racial barrier or any clear problem residents are actually experiencing under the existing zoning. The August 25, 2025 meeting was even more explicit. Residents heard lengthy references to racism, equity, and climate change, with little connection to practical planning issues such as traffic, infrastructure, or neighborhood character. On October 13, Council singled out Morse Park for a zoning downgrade on the grounds that it once had racial covenants. No evidence was provided that any current residents are engaging in discrimination. This is not new. A previous decision tied to a different neighborhood refused to fully honor a historic landmark petition unless the applicant accepted public labeling about past racist covenants unrelated to the current property owners. Which raises the question: Is Lakewood City Council making de facto reparations without ever saying so, and without consulting the people impacted today?

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Referendum Can Be Signed at 820 Simms #11

Referendum Can Be Signed at 820 Simms #11

October 18, 2025/

For the many residents asking where and how to sign, there is now an ongoing opportunity to sign Zoning Code Referendum Petitions in a suite located at 820 Simms Street, #11, situated behind the 7-11 building.  This venue is open from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. There are THREE active grassroots referendums to repeal Lakewood's recent zoning codes. Signers are asked to keep track of which they have signed in order to reduce duplication. The volunteer efforts are one way that residents are getting engaged at a rapid rate. Nextdoor is also full of chatter. It's a rare time in nextdoor history where residents can feel safe in criticizing city efforts. Historically, city supporters attack and drown out those with opposing views so that many have turned away from nextdoor - leading to the creation of alternate sites like the Lakewood Informer. The office location is staffed with volunteers so please be patient with any unexpected closures, although currently there are numerous people helping. Volunteers span different neighborhoods, different political parties, and different reasons for supporting a repeal. This is truly a grassroots effort with room for everyone.

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Final Zoning Map Change Passed But Not Released

Final Zoning Map Change Passed But Not Released

October 18, 2025/

Lakewood City Council approved the final segment of the zoning code overhaul on October 13, 2025. Numerous neighborhoods were changed during the meeting to adopt a lower density zoning than was proposed. Those changes generally reflected high resident turnout with specific requests for their neighborhood. Residents cannot see what the final map looks like because it has not been made available, even though the final ordinance is legally published. The adopted ordinance, O-2025-30, defines the new zoning map. However, confusion remains over inconsistencies between the map’s legend descriptions and the written code itself. For example, the map legend for R-L-B says “R-L-B – Low-Form Residential B: Traditional suburban housing, mostly single-family homes with potential for accessory dwelling units and duplexes that look housescale.” Yet the zoning code contains no limit on the number of dwelling units allowed. It only limits the size of the building. The term duplex appears only as part of a general list of housing types—without numerical restriction:

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Corrections on Contributions

Corrections on Contributions

October 13, 2025/

Thanks to a reader we have more information on campaign contributions. The previous statement that Jacob LaBure and David Rein were self-funded was incorrect. Their campaigns were "terminated" and no longer linked from the city site.  Donations to their committees show that they were largely funded by Lakewood residents, putting them in the same category as Glenda Sinks and Paula Nystrom. Another reader pointed out Wendi Strom also received a large donation from the National Association of REALTORS Fund. Double checking revealed that had been missed in the compilation. That $15,000 special interest contribution pushes Strom over the edge into mostly outside and special interest donations.

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