'Listening To Lakewood' Series To Meet At Sweet Spot On Tuesday

Mayor Summers will be hosting the next installment of the "Listening To Lakewood" program at The Sweet Spot.

Lakewood Mayor Discusses 2019 Goals In Letter

Mayor Michael Summers, who is not seeking reelection, laid out his objectives for 2019 in a letter to city council.

Lakewood City Councilpersons Proposing Public Records Law

Councilpersons Tristan Rader and Meghan George will introduce the proposal on Monday night.

Jeff Wise Announces Campaign For Lakewood Ward 3 Council Seat

A realtor and former legislative aide announced his campaign for city council this week.

Lakewood Councilperson Announces Reelection Campaign

Ward 4 Councilperson Dan O'Malley has been part of Lakewood City Council since 2015.

Lakewood Considers Buying Cove United Methodist Building

According to a letter from Kevin Butler, the city's law director, officials believe the site could become a community center.

Antonio Applauds Ohio’s Transportation Budget

The Ohio legislature passed the state’s two-year transportation budget

Ban On Plastic Bags Considered By Cuyahoga County Council

Two legislators have introduced an ordinance that would levy fines on retailers that use plastic bags.

1st Developmental Disabilities Caucus Created In Ohio

Created by Lakewood Senator Nickie Antonio and Powell Senator Andrew Brenner, the Caucus will hold its first meeting this month.

Lakewood Raises Age To Buy Tobacco, Nicotine Products

To buy tobacco and nicotine products in Lakewood, customers will now need to be 21 years old.

Jason Shachner has Devoted his Life to Public Service

Lakewood City Council Ward 2 candidate Jason Shachner has shown a committemnt to community engagement and public service.

Brad Presutto Running For Ward 2 Council Seat In Lakewood

The longtime Lakewood resident wants to make sure that diverse voices are being heard at Lakewood City Hall.

Meghan George Announces Bid For Lakewood Mayor

George is currently an At-Large Councilwoman.

New Food Truck Laws Approved In Lakewood

Food truck operators will now be required to get a permit from the city to operate in Lakewood.

County Considers Funding Lakewood Streetscape Project

Phase two of the Warren Road Streetscape is up for a $50,000 grant through Cuyahoga County.

Jason Shachner Announces Bid For Lakewood Council Seat

The assistant prosecutor will run in Ward 2.

Sam O'Leary Announces Bid For Lakewood Mayor

Current Mayor Mike Summers announced he would not seek another term, and now the race to replace him is on.

Moody's Reaffirms Lakewood's Credit Rating

The firm did say the city's growing debt burden and need to improve sewer infrastructure pose a risk to Lakewood's financial future.

Lakewood City Council President Holding Town Hall Meetings

City Council President Sam O'Leary said he wants to model his events on the mayor's "Listening to Lakewood" series.

Governor Pauses Executions In Ohio

Governor Mike DeWine ordered executions paused until the state devises a new method. Anti-death penalty politicians celebrated the decision.

Ohio Needs To Upgrade Its Public Transportation, Politicians Say

State Reps. Mike Skindell and Terrence Upchurch introduced legislation to increase state funding for mass transit projects.

Lakewood State Senator Earns Top Spot On Committee

Nickie Antonio is now the top Democrat on Transportation and Health committees.

LGBTQ Protection Bill Introduced By Lakewood Senator

State Senator Nickie Antonio is reintroducing the “Ohio Fairness Act” which prohibits discrimination against the LGBTQ community in Ohio..

'Listening To Lakewood' Series To Meet At New Location

Mayor Summers will be hosting the next installment of the "Listening To Lakewood" program at Balance Foot and Ankle Wellness Center.

Lakewood Requests Residents Skip Trash Day Due To Extreme Cold

With below zero temperatures forecasted for Wed. and Thurs. in Lakewood, the city requests skipping trash day for employee safety.

Lakewood Senator Praises Anti-Discrimination Action In Ohio

State Sen. Nickie Antonio, Ohio's first openly lesbian congressperson, lauded new Governor Mike DeWine for protecting LGBT workers.

Longtime Lakewood Rep Sworn In As Ohio State Senator

After serving four terms in the Ohio House, representing Lakewood, Nickie Antonio was sworn in as an Ohio Senator on Monday.

Paid Parental Leave To Be Proposed In Lakewood

Councilperson Meghan George will introduce the ordinance at the Jan. 7 City Council meeting.

Public Records Lawsuit Against Lakewood Decided

The Eight District Court of Appeals settled a lawsuit accusing city officials of ignoring or improperly responding to records requests.

Lakewood Mayor Meeting Residents Dec. 11

The Listening to Lakewood series will next be held at the Griffin Cider House.

Want To Be Involved In Lakewood Politics? City Needs Board Member

Several boards and committees need new members. It's a great way to have an impact on your community, or get your foot in the political door

Housing Survey Underway In Lakewood, Citations Could Be Issued

The city said this is the next phase of its Housing Forward initiative, designed to make the Lakewood housing stock safer and prettier.

A Legislative Update from State Rep. Nickie Antonio

Putting families first, growing our economy and providing for a better quality of life for all Ohioans

LGBTQ Anti-Discrimination Law Passes In Cuyahoga County

Lakewood Rep. Nickie Antonio, the first openly gay woman to serve in the state legislature, lobbied on behalf of the county ordinance.

Talk To Lakewood Mayor At Next Listening To Lakewood

Mayor Mike Summers will be taking questions and chatting with residents at the Turkish American Cultural Center.

$44K Grant Given To Lakewood For Drug Education

The money will be used to fund the city's D.A.R.E. program., police told Patch.

Concerned About 2018 Property Value Increases? Come To This Event

Residents are panicked after Cuyahoga County increased the average home value evaluation by 10.8 percent. Get your questions answered.

Domestic Violence, Stalking Removed From Lakewood Nuisance Code

It's a move designed to help people that may be victims of these crimes. They will be treated as more severe than nuisances.

Rep. Antonio Comments on Last Week's Session

Wednesday marked the last Session before the Ohio Legislature's summer recess.

Lakewood Politician Comments On Supreme Court Labor Decision

The decision essentially brings so-called “right to work” to public sector workers in Ohio and across America.