After the February 12 City Council meeting, Lakewood City Council Member Rebekah Stewart sent out a campaign email, saying “Despite extremist attempts to bully and intimidate us out of investing in this critical resource, I stood up with my colleagues for our community and our shared values.” Who are these extremists who would bully and intimidate Lakewood City Council? Does she mean the hundreds of residents who came to the meeting and the many who spoke? Is everyone who disagrees with Council decisions extreme? Which ones are not? Are all these Lakewood residents bullies? Can we assume these people are not extremists since they are included in her email: Is your voice being heard in Lakewood? Read Stewarts campaign email here for full context.
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City Council Member Rich Olver was the only nay vote for the Strategic Housing Plan, which passed on February 12, 2024. He claimed it was a poisoned pill because it contained provisions that did not have public support, such as using abandoned school buildings for homeless services. Neighborhood associations came to voice their concern that stakeholders were not included. The associations were more concerned about the development strategies than the unhoused strategies. The associations’ comments show that although the plan was billed as affordable housing, there were two distinct pieces: more high-density development and plans for the homeless. Councilor Sophia Mayott-Guerrero said the Housing Plan will work “hand-in-hand” with the Navigation Center. These items are all interconnected to give Lakewood the same framework that cities like Denver use to deal with the unhoused. The message from February 12 was that a majority of Council want the plan passed; however, there was no clear consensus as to what the plan means. Councilor Sinks said it would be good to have a roadmap to follow. Others spoke of discussions still to come. Councilor Low promoted strategies for eviction protection, Additional Dwelling Unit expansion and directly funding housing. Mayor Pro Tem Shahrezaei said, “The action at this point is to adopt this framework. Nobody is agreeing tonight to all these strategies. We are agreeing that there is a need for affordable housing.” Agreeing to a need for affordable housing does not require even one page. The Strategic Housing Plan is 156 pages of...
Community Organizer Regina Hopkins is asking for your attendance at the upcoming Lakewood Planning Commission Meeting DAY/DATE: Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024 TIME: 7:00PM LOCATION: 480 S. Allison Parkway (Lakewood City CouncilChambers) Click for AGENDA **URGENT CALL FOR ACTION** Your presence and voice are urgently needed at this week’s upcoming Planning Commission meeting. We ask all local community members to attend in person, as this is the only way you can verbally express your public comments. The meeting is scheduled for Wed.Feb. 21 at 7:00pm at 480 S. Allison Parkway (Lakewood City Council Chambers). Recent developments have brought to light profound concerns about the handling of certain processes within our community, notably concerning the proposed development at 777 S. Yarrow St. This development,which includes plans for a monster apartment building adjacent to Belmar Park and the bird sanctuary, has sparked alarm among residents. The current approach, largely driven by decisions made by staff without any public engagement process, has resulted in many community members feeling blind sided and voiceless in a decision that directly impacts our cherished crown jewel park. We have conveyed our concerns to City Council, and now we turn to the planning commissioners – who hold a pivotal role in zoning he land in our city, among other duties. The upcoming Planning Commission meeting will provide us with a crucial opportunity to voice our opinions,express our concerns, and advocate for a more transparent and inclusive process. During the meeting, each attendee will have 3 minutes to address the...
Hundreds of Lakewood residents raised concerns over supporting migrants and stopped City Council from taking immediate actions at the Council meeting on February 12. The Council did not even have a discussion on migrant support after the City Manager provided her report on meeting with Denver. Previous Council meetings clearly suggested further discussion and action was anticipated so the abrupt absence substantiates the city’s “misinformation” campaign but does not explain why Council changed directions. Comments later in that meeting show that Lakewood will open city and city-connected non-profit homeless services to migrants. As a new way to support migrants, Lakewood Mayor Wendi Strom has signed Lakewood’s support to fast-tracking work authorizations. Media coverage of the February 12 meeting is listed below. The City Manager’s report of her discussion with Denver is available online. However, Council had previously promised a discussion at the February 12 meeting to decide what further actions they will take. Councilors Roger Low and Isabel Cruz stated that they hoped the City Manager’s report was only the first step. “Quickly” was the buzzword the City Manager repeated. Not just listening quickly, but acting quickly. The lack of discussion following the executive report was notable not only because of this previous promise, but because it was apparently coordinated. Mayor Strom did not open the floor to comments and no Council Member tried to open a discussion at this time. Also notable was that six Council Members were wearing butterflies as a sign of solidarity with migrants. This visible...
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According to the article below, Recovery Works has completed the purchase of a motel in Lakewood. The motel will be an additional Jefferson County shelter and service center for the unhoused. Recovery Works is the same organization that will be running the new Navigation Center in Lakewood. Lakewood Council will vote on appropriating funds for the project on February 12, 2024. Cross post from Mile High CRE IMPACT Commercial Real Estate has announced the recent sale of a former motel that will now serve as the future home for a nonprofit organization, Recovery Works. This was not only a significant milestone for the community but a testament that commercial properties can transform into something that will make a positive impact on the community as well. The newly purchased 10,000-square-foot building is strategically located at 14825 W Colfax in Lakewood and will serve as a bridge center and resource for the unhoused in Jefferson County by referral. It will help people get back on their feet and find permanent housing for those in need. Recovery Works locations provide additional services, including meals, laundry capabilities and job programs for employment placement. Read more….
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