Lakewood was incorporated in February 1996. Lakewood is conveniently located along Interstate 5 south of Tacoma and right next to McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis. Lakewood has a population of about 60,000 residents who live and work in our beautiful community.

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to lead the community by setting policies, exercising responsible stewardship of taxpayer moneys and community assets, and establishing partnerships with other entities to serve our citizens and ensure the provision of excellent municipal services.