City Attorney We provide legal support and representation for City officials and police, and prosecute violators in the Municipal Court.
City Clerk's Office The City Clerk’s Office serves as a general information center for the public regarding elections, public records requests, City Council agendas, municipal codes and laws, boards and commissions, Initiative and referendum process, and several different licenses and permits.
City Manager's Office Uniquely at the center of City operations, the City Manager's Office oversees programs to implement City Council's direction, respond to residents' requests, encourage economic development, and ensure open communication with residents.
Community Resources We enliven Lakewood with great parks, recreation, arts and culture, services for young and old, and facilities including a museum, theater and golf courses.
Economic Development Lakewood's approach to economic development is as unique as our community. We focus on facilitating appropriate real estate development and infrastructure, while maintaining our regional competitiveness, promoting environmental and economic sustainability, encouraging diverse job growth, assisting small businesses, and maintaining our strong local employment base.
Finance The Finance Department carries out the City's financial functions including accounting, budgeting, tax collection, purchasing and bidding, as well as property management and more.
Human Resources Picture yourself working here, too. We hire great people and maintain a quality workforce to serve Lakewood residents, and coordinate services and benefits to help our diverse employees thrive.
Information Technology The IT Department provides city-wide technology strategy and direction. It is organized into three divisions whose skill sets and goals ensure that technology-focused initiatives are supported from concept through operations, and eventual asset retirement.
Municipal Court We pursue community and victim safety, offender accountability, and justice for violations of the city's Municipal Code.
Police Lakewood Police Department is responsible for the protection of life and property; resolution of conflict; creating and maintaining a feeling of security in the community; and the preservation of peace.
Public Works We keep wheels turning, traffic moving, streets paved and plowed, utilities flowing, stormwater drained, buildings permitted, construction inspected and provide other nuts-and-bolts services to maintain and plan Lakewood's infrastructure.
Sustainability and Community Development Through planning and zoning, we ensure quality land-use development that balances a healthy economic base and respects and enhances Lakewood's quality of life.