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🌱 Food Insecurity + Net Migration Drops + Polis Running

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

Wednesday's weather: Afternoon snow, 2-4"; colder. High: 32 Low: 15.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

  1. Governor Polis announces he's running for a second term. Polis and his running mate, Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera, launched their election campaign in Pueblo on Tuesday. (Patch)
  2. Fewer people moved to Colorado in 2021. Overall population growth in Colorado has slowed, too. Net migration, a slowdown in births and an increase in people dying are contributing to a decrease in population growth as well. (9News)
  3. College students struggling with food insecurity. With with food prices jumping 6.3 percent in 2021, several thousand MSU Denver students are faced with food-insecurity. "The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as having 'limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods or limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways.'"(RED)
  4. How to build an emergency go bag. As quickly as the Marshall Fire spread last December and residents had only minutes to escape – being prepared is critical. An emergency management expert explains how to be prepared for emergencies. (5280)

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Today in Lakewood:

  • Citizens Budget Advisory Committee: Golden City Hall. (7:30 a.m.)
  • West Colfax Community Association: Meeting. (7:30 a.m.)
  • Toddler Time: Golden Library. (9:15 a.m.)
  • Prep Sports In And Near Lakewood: This week's schedule. (Lakewood Patch)

From my notebook:

  • February Ward 2 Meeting: Visit with Ward 2 City Council members Sharon Vincent and Sophia Mayott-Guerrero in an informational setting, share ideas and learn more about your community. Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. (Lakewood)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox Thursday morning with a new update. — Brad K. Evans

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