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City Council

Lakewood has a Council/Manager form of government, as established in the City Charter.

Citizens elect a City Council consisting of the Mayor, who is elected at-large, and 10 City Council members, two from each of the city's five geographical wards. They set the policies for the operation of the city government.

What's it like to serve on City Council?

Lakewood uses a council/manager form of government. See details about the demanding job of serving on City Council.

City Council Members

Find information about your City Council Members including their policies and procedures.

City Council Upcoming Meetings

See upcoming City Council meetings, with links to Lakewood Speaks for agendas and the accompanying documents.

Tips for participating in City Council meetings

Meeting Videos

Watch live or past meeting videos.

Ward Meetings

Visit with City Council members in an informal setting, share ideas and concerns and learn more about your community.

Ordinances & Resolutions

City Council takes action by voting to adopt ordinances and resolutions. See these items and Council voting records.

City Council Committees

Online Dashboard

See Council's online dashboard of priorities, plans and potential projects.

Lakewood Values

City Council's mission statement and commitment to citizens, and our core community values.