City of Lakewood
Lakewood City Council
January, 2012 - December, 2013
Jason Whalen, Mary Moss, Mike Brandstetter,
Marie Barth, Paul Bocchi
Mayor Doug Richardson, Deputy Mayor Don Anderson
City's Mission Statement: The City of Lakewood enhances the quality of life of our residents by providing essential services in a fiscally responsible manner, ensuring public safety, promoting economic development and preserving our natural environment.
- Mayor Douglas G. Richardson
- Deputy Mayor Don Anderson
- Councilmember Michael D. Brandstetter
- Councilmember Mary Moss
- Councilmember Jason Whalen
- Councilmember Marie Barth
- Councilmember Paul Bocchi
- council@cityoflakewood.us
City Talk
City Talk is an opportunity for citizens to meet with Mayor Douglas Richardson or another Council Member. City Talk is held every Thursday from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Please call (253) 589-2489 for an appointment.
Coffee with the Mayor
Please join Mayor Douglas Richardson for Coffee with the Mayor at 7:30 a.m., on the second Friday of each month, at the St. Clare Hospital Resource Center (4908 112th Street SW). Coffee with the Mayor features guest speakers, is open to the public, and always includes time for questions and comments. These informal hour-long meetings are a great way to find out about the latest developments in Lakewood!
Council-Manager Government
The City of Lakewood is a code city with a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council consists of seven part-time, nonpartisan members elected at-large every two years to staggered, four-year terms. The Council elects one of its members as Mayor. The City Council is responsible for enacting all legislation and making general policy decisions governing the City. The Council appoints a full-time, professional City Manager to oversee the administrative functions of the City and to implement Council policy. The Council also appoints members of the City's advisory boards and committees.