Lakewood City Council Seeks Applicants for Public Art Advisory Board
Lakewood City Council is seeking an arts professional to join the City’s Public Art Advisory Board for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2027. This exciting volunteer opportunity is well-suited for someone looking to engage with their community and advise the City on its public art projects. The Public Art Advisory Board meets approximately five […]
City of Lakewood Supplements Complaint to PUCO Following FirstEnergy CEO Admissions That Power Grid is Unreliable and Needs Replacement
The City of Lakewood has supplemented the complaint it filed in July with The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) following recent admissions by FirstEnergy’s CEO that the power grid serving Lakewood is “too old,” “not reliable,” “needs to be replaced,” and is from the Thomas Edison era. Lakewood Mayor Meghan F. George issued a […]
Proposed Charter Amendments on the Ballot
This Election Day, Lakewood voters will have the opportunity to decide on five proposed changes to the City Charter, known as charter amendments. These five amendments represent over two years of work, first by the citizen-led Charter Review Commission, and then by City Council. After a deliberative, open process, both bodies found common ground around […]
City of Lakewood Files Motion To Intervene in FirstEnergy Rate Increase Case
On Thursday, August 20, the City of Lakewood filed a motion to intervene in FirstEnergy’s application to increase customer rates before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). Mayor Meghan F. George commented, “It is unconscionable that the power company that cannot provide reliable consistent power to our residents and businesses of Lakewood is now […]
City of Lakewood Posts Rules for Use of Electric Bikes and Scooters in City Parks
The City of Lakewood has added new signage to its parks to inform the public of rules regarding electric bikes, electric scooters, and other similar devices in all Lakewood City Parks. The posted rules inform parkgoers of the following information: The City of Lakewood has received numerous complaints from residents and park visitors regarding unsafe […]
Increasing Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility Across Lakewood
As part of Lakewood’s commitment to enhancing safety and accessibility for pedestrians, the City has continued its effort to modernize pedestrian infrastructure. ADA Curb Ramps Since Lakewood’s ADA Task Force published its Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan in October of 2023, the City has prioritized the installation of ADA-compliant curb ramps on the city’s corners and […]
PUCO Issues Second Probable Noncompliance Notice to FirstEnergy after Complaint by City of Lakewood, Proposes Over $3 Million in Penalties and Other Corrective Actions for Continuing Violations
State oversight body sides with City of Lakewood after finding that recent outages once again caused by FirstEnergy aging equipment & facilities and that company was using garden sprinklers to cool Lakewood substation LAKEWOOD, OH – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) sustained The City of Lakewood’s complaint against FirstEnergy for the company’s major, […]
Lakewood Police Conducting Entry Level Patrol Officer Exam
The Lakewood Civil Service Commission is conducting an examination for Entry-Level Patrol Officer through the National Testing Network. Go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, and if you do not yet have an account, create one for yourself. Click on “Browse Jobs” at the top of their webpage. In the search box, type in “Lakewood” to bring up Lakewood’s […]
FirstEnergy Delivers Mobile Generator to Lakewood In Response to Power Outages
Mayor George continues to be in constant contact with FirstEnergy to push for urgent action that will restore power to Lakewood homes. Per FirstEnergy, a main cause of the current outages are failures of the underground lines feeding the Lauderdale substation. In response to Mayor’s demands for immediate action, FirstEnergy has delivered a mobile generator […]
Statement From Mayor George and City of Lakewood on July 2026 Power Outages
Lakewood: we hear you, and we are fed up too. For years now, we have all suffered FirstEnergy’s failure to keep the power flowing to our homes, especially during our times of greatest need. Instead of fixing the problems with a sense of urgency, FirstEnergy’s apathy and neglect of its infrastructure continues and their power […]