Lakewood council interviews three finalists for vacant seat and moves to executive session

The Lakewood City Council’s committee of the whole interviewed three finalists for an at‑large council vacancy and then voted to move into executive session to consider the appointment.

The council opened the meeting by approving the Jan. 6 minutes by voice vote. Council members then heard opening statements and questioning of Allison Lisonbee Urbanek, Angela Klunk and Angelina Hamilton Steiner. Topics raised by candidates included affordable housing and housing choice vouchers, aging‑in‑place and universal design, neighborhood safety and bike/pedestrian improvements, support for small businesses, diversity, equity and inclusion work, and youth engagement.

Why it matters: The council will fill a current vacancy by appointment. The interviews and the executive session that followed are part of the council’s formal process for considering candidates; any final appointment or vote will be taken after the executive session.

Allison Lisonbee Urbanek, a longtime nonprofit professional and volunteer, emphasized her…