Lakewood Advisory Commission Committees

Purpose Statement:

As advisors to City Council and ambassadors to the community, the Neighborhoods Committee of the Lakewood Advisory Commission will make recommendations that create relationships and encourage involvement within diverse populations to improve neighborhood pride and quality of life.

Meetings:

6:30 p.m., third Wednesday of the month
Until Further Notice, LAC will be meeting virtually via Zoom, with the exception of quarterly meetings at 480 S. Allison Pkwy

Committee Chair:
Floy Jeffares (Term ends:12/31/2024)

Committee Members:
Sarah Foster (Term ends: 12/31/2024)
Rena Fowler (Term ends: 12/31/2023)
Lucia Mears (Term ends: 12/31/2025)
Lucia Vicuna (Term ends: 12/31/2025)

Purpose Statement:

As advisors to City Council, the Sustainability Committee of the Lakewood Advisory Commission reviews and conducts research and makes recommendations to implement science- and evidence-based policy with a determined goal of achieving a healthy and sustainable ecosystem for all Lakewood residents.

Meetings:

6:00 p.m., third Wednesday of the month
Until Further Notice, LAC will be meeting virtually via Zoom, with the exception of quarterly meetings at 480 S. Allison Pkwy

Committee Chair:
Glenn Weadock (Term ends: 12/31/2024)

Committee Members:
Melissa Colsman (Term ends: 12/31/2025)
Roger Freeman (Term ends: 12/31/2023)
Elizabeth Moolenaar (Term ends: 12/31/2024)
Neil Preister (Term ends: 12/31/2025)
Karen Sweeney-Tucker (Term ends: 12/31/2024)
Nate Wightman (Term ends: 12/31/2024)

Purpose Statement:

As advisors to City Council and ambassadors to the community, the Civic Awareness Committee of the Lakewood Advisory Commission will make recommendations that promote civic responsibility and participation through education to create a more connected citizenry.

Meetings:
5:00 p.m., third Wednesday of the month
Until Further Notice, LAC will be meeting virtually via Zoom, with the exception of quarterly meetings at 480 S. Allison Pkwy

Committee Chair:
Karen Morgan (Term ends: 12/31/2025)

Committee Members:
Fred Clifford (Term ends: 12/31/2025)
Karen Goldman (Term ends: 12/31/2023)
Laura Rapp (Term ends: 12/31/2025)
Alice Shelly (Term ends: 12/31/2025)

Purpose Statement:

As advisors and researcher to City Council and informed advocates from the community, the Diversity Committee undertakes and initiates assignments to make recommendations to promote an inclusive, accessible, safe and welcoming environment that accepts and appreciates the diversity within our community.

Meetings:

5:30p.m., third Wednesday of the month
Until Further Notice, LAC will be meeting virtually via Zoom, with the exception of quarterly meetings at 480 S. Allison Pkwy

Committee Chair:
Fernando Rocha (Term ends:12/31/2023)

Committee Members:
Sarah Griffin (Term ends: 12/31/2023)
Glenda Sinks (Term ends: 12/31/2024)                                               
Claire Dixon (Term ends: 12/31/2025)
Elisa (Emo) Overall (Term ends: 12/31/2025)