Council Member Jacob LaBure

08/14/2026

Meet Lakewood’s new City Manager, Jonathan Cain!

After a lot of interviews, questions, reference checks, and community and staff feedback, Jonathan stood out.

He knows Lakewood, loves Lakewood, and brings the energy, experience, and vision we need. I’m especially excited about his ideas around housing, sustainability, economic development, and revitalizing our key corridors.

Council will vote on his contract August 24, with an anticipated October start.

I’m excited to get to work with him and move Lakewood forward!

Lakewood City Council has announced it has selected Jonathan Cain as the city’s new city manager.

Cain impressed City Council with his dedication to the community and his ability to bring people together to build consensus. He showed he already has in-depth knowledge of numerous Lakewood issues and that he will prioritize building relationships, meeting people where they are and working with the community.

Read more about the decision at this link: https://lkwd.co/CityManagerSelected

08/11/2026

It’s a drought. Use Only What You Need.

Denver Water has declared a Stage 1 drought
Stage 1 drought means Denver Water is asking customers to reduce their total water use (outdoors and indoors) by at least 20%, which will help stretch our water supplies and reduce the likelihood of increasing restrictions later this summer.

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08/10/2026

Lakewood and Jefferson County have an opportunity to lead by taking stronger action to reduce emissions and improve our air quality. Cleaner air takes commitment at every level, and there’s more we can do right here in our own community.

A new season of spiking ozone readings nearly guarantees Colorado will fail to attain EPA limits, again, and require new sanctions. A public health study shows the damage.

07/22/2026

Lakewood’s City Manager, Kathy Hodgson, is retiring. Now, it's up to City Council to select the next person to lead our city.
Lakewood City Council is announcing five finalists for the position. I encourage everyone to read through their biographies and learn more about each candidate.
A public survey will be available beginning July 28 so residents can share their feedback, and you'll also have the opportunity to meet the finalists at a community reception on Thursday, August 6, at 6:00 p.m. at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park.
You can learn more, read the candidates' biographies, and stay up to date here:

Participate in the selection process The city's selection process for the next city manager has entered the exciting public phase, which provides ways for you to participate through Aug. 6. We want to hear from you, and your feedback will be provided to City Council as

06/10/2026

Proud to have been apart of making this investment happen over many years.

Lakewood's newest neighborhood park is the 115th park in the city's parks system.

05/04/2026

04/21/2026

Disappointing news - just another reminder that mergers often result in layoffs. I hope our Economic Development department continues to look for opportunities to increase business activity in Lakewood.

04/16/2026

Engaging the community in meaningful conversations about collective problem-solving is a key tactic, and I welcome the mayor's decision to reinstate the State of the City address. I

04/08/2026

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS (1st Drop)

CITY OF LAKEWOOD

SPECIAL ELECTION

APRIL 7, 2026

Question 1

13,843 YES (AGAINST THE ORDINANCE)

7,437 NO (FOR THE ORDINANCE)



Question 2

13,765 YES (AGAINST THE ORDINANCE)

7,537 NO (FOR THE ORDINANCE)



Question 3

13,810 YES (AGAINST THE ORDINANCE)

7,470 NO (FOR THE ORDINANCE)



Question 4

13,781 YES (AGAINST THE ORDINANCE)

7,488 NO (FOR THE ORDINANCE)

04/06/2026