🌱 Lakewood Searching For New Police Chief + EPA Not Backing Down

Hello again, everybody. It's Thursday in Lakewood and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community. In today's issue, you'll learn about:

• City of Lakewood casts wide net to find new police chief.
• Denver proposing to spend $250M on homelessness in 2023.
• Casa Bonita is doing more for the community than ever.

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Thursday's weather: Mostly cloudy and very warm. High: 83 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. EPA not backing down from reformulated gasoline requirement. The Environmental Protection Agency recently downgraded the front range's air quality to "severe," which then requires reformulated gas as part of the program to reduce lung-damaging ozone pollution. (CO Sun)
2. Lakewood Police Department seeking new chief to run the show. The City of Lakewood is looking for a replacement for chief of police. The requirements for the job include candidates with 10 years of experience, as well as a bachelor or master's degree. The police departments are hoping to start interviewing candidates in November. (Patch)
3. Casa Bonita developing new culture. Improving the iconic restaurant is no easy task, so
   29 staff members recently completed a 16-week program to cross-training program in both English and Spanish. (FOX31)
4. Denver wants to spend $250 million for homeless services in 2023. The City of Denver is aiming to pour hundreds of millions of dollars as part of its newly revised action plan, which some advocates say doesn't do enough. (9News)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Hard Times Writing Workshop: Belmar Library. (3 p.m.)
• Farm Stand: At Mountair Park. (4 p.m.)
• Tyler Childers: At Red Rocks. (7 p.m.)
• Thursday Trivia: 40 West Arts District. (7 p.m.)
• Nine Things to do: In Colorado this weekend – Sept. 30-Oct. 2. (9News

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From my notebook:

• SALT Contemporary Dance coming to Lakewood Cultural Center in October. (Broadway World)
• Lakewood celebrates the 2022 Mayor's Inspiration Award recipients. Five individuals and one organization that have gone above and beyond to make Lakewood a better place to live, work and play were recognized at Monday night's Lakewood City Council meeting. (Lakewood)
• Affordable Housing 101. Join Tami Fischer, Metro West Housing Solutions' CEO, a program that will cover everything You Didn't Know About Affordable Housing. The information presented will be both informative and eye-opening. Saturday, Oct. 1. (9 - 10:30 a.m.)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update! — Brad K. Evans

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