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Saturday, November 14, 2026

Lakewood

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Population

62,9372024

Higher than communities in Washington

Household income

$74,7202024

Similar to communities in Washington

Home value

$461,2002024

Similar to communities in Washington

Unemployment

5.7%2026

Less favorable than communities in Washington

Violent crime

7462023

Less favorable than communities in Washington

Work from home

8.8%2024

Similar to communities in Washington

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

It Av

IT seeks ~$190K to modernize chambers audio/video and automatic camera switching

IT recommended a full audio/video replacement for the council chambers (approx. $190,000) to improve sound, add microphone‑triggered camera switching and vendor SLA support; funding was already included in the mid‑biennium adjustment and will return for approval.

Lakewood — Nov 10, 2026

Judge Zayo introduces new court administrator as DUI and domestic‑violence filings climb

Nov 10, 2026

Council leans toward higher permit fees after staff proposes $120/hour

Nov 10, 2026

Lodging‑tax panel recommends $2.4M in grants; H‑Barn capital shortfall remains

Nov 10, 2026

Lakewood proposes parks fee updates; council weighs 50% discount for Lakewood youth leagues

Nov 10, 2026

Eligibility Lists

Commission unanimously certifies entry‑level, lateral and CSO eligibility lists; notes hires and withdrawals

Nov 6, 2026

Records Redaction

Lakewood staff will replace disqualified candidates' names in posted records with ID numbers after public request

Nov 6, 2026

Workforce Study

CPSM workforce study delivered to publishers; city manager and HR will review final report

Nov 6, 2026

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What stands out in Lakewood

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Lakewood with communities in Washington or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2023, Lakewood was less favorable than communities of similar population size on property crime rate.

2nd percentile · 2023 · FBI, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Nov 10City Council Meeting of November 9, 2026No formal adoption at study session; direction to prepare $140 scenario.Nov 6American Lake-Lake Management District Committee November 5, 2026 MeetingApproved adding filamentous‑algae treatments to 2027 work plan and amended budget lines.Nov 6Lakewood's Promise Advisory Board meeting of November 5, 2026No formal election at this meeting; nominations to be presented in December Nov 6Civil Service Meeting of November 5, 2026Commission accepted staff plan to replace names with candidate IDs in posted documents.

More coverage

Appeal withdrawn; commission disqualifies two entry‑level candidates after executive session

Nov 6, 2026

Lakewood plans interactive youth-resource hub and migration into new city website framework

Nov 6, 2026

Interim chief says Lakewood PD has nine openings and plans targeted recruiting, outreach to JBLM and focus on diversity

Nov 6, 2026

Board to send council a cover letter and outline seeking study session on LMD renewal

Nov 6, 2026