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Lakewood honors long-serving city manager Kathy Hodgson with proclamation
Summary
The Lakewood City Council presented a proclamation recognizing Kathy Hodgson’s 17 years as city manager, citing park acquisitions and regional homelessness work; Hodgson accepted and reflected on her career.
The Lakewood City Council on July 27 presented a formal proclamation thanking City Manager Kathy Hodgson for 17 years of service, highlighting more than 192 acres of parkland secured under her tenure and regional leadership on homelessness. Council members gathered at the lectern while the mayor read the proclamation and invited Hodgson to the front to receive the honor.
Hodgson accepted the recognition and told the council and staff she appreciated the tribute. In remarks during the exchange she recalled a long public-service career and, in a light moment, said she had attended “get this, 720 city council meetings” over her career. The proclamation and the council’s comments framed Hodgson’s departure as a milestone for the city and concluded with a round of thanks from council members.
