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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lakewood public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
School-zone speed cameras and Safe Routes to School Fund
Council's own package would create a dedicated fund fed by school-zone speed-camera fines, with money locked in for crossing guards and safety infrastructure. Cited data showed up to 89% of drivers exceeding school-zone limits. Council members stressed cameras must add to — not replace — existing safety spending.
Community Cat Trap, Neuter, Spay, and Return (TNR) Regulations
Council re-introduced legislation to update animal control ordinances and establish a formal trap-neuter-return program to humanely manage community cat populations.