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Lakewood council interviews three candidates for at‑large seat; decision moved to Jan. 13
Summary
Council interviewed Alexandra Bonacuse, Becky Makovic and Nicole Greenfield for the one‑year at‑large council vacancy. No appointment was made; interviews continue Jan. 13 and the council expects to choose a finalist the following week.
Lakewood City Council on Jan. 6 interviewed three candidates for the vacant at‑large council seat — Alexandra Bonacuse, Becky Makovic and Nicole Greenfield — and agreed to continue the process next Monday, Jan. 13, with a final appointment expected the week after.
The vacancy fills an at‑large seat through the remainder of a one‑year term; the successful appointee would need to run to retain the seat in the fall (a primary could be as early as Sept. 2025, with the general election in Nov. 2025). Councilmembers told candidates the role typically requires about 20 hours a week, with regular Monday evening meetings that can start as early as 5:30 p.m.
Why it matters: the at‑large member represents the entire city and could run in a contested fall election. Councilmembers said they wanted to hear…
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