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Lakewood Authorizes $32.7M in Bond Notes for Citywide Capital Projects

The single largest financing vehicle of 2026 covers a recycling facility, fire station HVAC, truck parking renovation, roof replacements, and park improvements.

Council Demands State Legalize Shared Solar After 26% Rate Spike

After electricity rates jumped 26% in June 2025, Lakewood passed a resolution urging Ohio to allow community solar — projecting 5-20% savings for households that can't install panels.

Lakewood Creates Host Community Cannabis Fund for New Tax Revenue

Ordinance 15-2026 establishes a dedicated fund to capture and direct cannabis tax revenue from dispensary operations in the city.

Meeting

Community Cat TNR Ordinance and Front Yard Planting Rules Hit Final Reading

March 16 council agenda features final readings of the trap-neuter-return community cat program and a new front yard planting ordinance — two quality-of-life measures advancing together.

Government

Matt Bixenstine Appointed to Fill Ward 4 Council Seat

Council voted to appoint Bixenstine to replace Cindy Marx, who resigned. He will serve the remainder of the term representing Lakewood's Ward 4.

Government

City Hall Space Study Opens Door to Major Facility Decision

Lakewood launched a formal assessment of City Hall's space needs — complete with architectural floor plans and cost comparisons — putting the future of the city's municipal headquarters squarely on the agenda for the first time in years.

Government

Lakewood Studies 1470 Warren Road as Potential New City Hall Site

January committee minutes reveal Lakewood is actively evaluating 1470 Warren Road as a relocation candidate for City Hall, with an objective analysis comparing facility alternatives — the clearest public signal yet that a major municipal real estate decision is approaching.

Liberty Development Financing and Capital Bond Package Advance in Committee

A January committee session featured a Liberty Development financial presentation alongside bond counsel briefings on a series of new capital financing ordinances — signaling that Lakewood's 2026 capital investment cycle is underway and broad in scope.

Government Activity

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Meeting Agenda

Record Type	Date	Record Name	Location	Summary
Agenda	May 18, 2026	DOC 05-18-26	Lakewood	Lakewood City Council is holding a meeting on May 18, 2026, to discuss various legislative matters, including an…
Agenda	May 4, 2026	DOC 05-04-26	Lakewood	Lakewood City Council holds a regular meeting on May 4, 2026, to discuss reports, consider several ordinances regarding…
Agenda	Apr 20, 2026	DOC 04-20-26	Lakewood	The Lakewood City Council holds a regular meeting on April 20, 2026, to discuss legislation, including two ordinances…
Agenda	Apr 6, 2026	DOC 04-06-26	Lakewood	Docket for the Lakewood City Council regular meeting of April 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. Council…
Meeting	Mar 16, 2026	MIN 03-16-26	Lakewood	Minutes of the Lakewood City Council regular meeting of March 16, 2026, called to order at 7:42 p.m. by President…
Meeting	Mar 16, 2026	mincow 03-16-26	Lakewood	Minutes of the Lakewood City Council Committee of the Whole meeting of March 16, 2026. Present: President Kepple, Vice…

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