Lakewood City Council Election Taking Shape + Bus Driver Shortage

Lakewood CO

31 August, 2021

4:02 PM

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Good morning Lakewood! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right. Wednesday's weather: Periods of clouds and sun, chance of rain. High: 87, low: 59. Here are the top stories today in Lakewood: November's Lakewood City Council election is taking shape. The deadline to submit signatures has passed, and it looks like 12 candidates will be vying for six open seats, and the makeup of the next city council is hanging in the balance. You should meet each of the folks running in your ward, and discover what their vision for the future of Lakewood is. Here's the list of candidates that have qualified for November's Lakewood general election ballot. (City of Lakewood)Jeffco Bus Driver Shortage: Jefferson County School District is short more than 70 bus drivers. To keep the wheels turning, managers and staff have been filling in on bus routes, and some working 14+ hours a day. (Patch) Colorado State Patrol's Labor Day weekend DUI enforcement: As summer comes to a close, CSP have patrols stationed statewide catch under the influence drivers. More than 36 percent of the fatalities in Colorado are cause by impaired drivers. Leading into the Labor Day holiday weekend, impaired drivers are always a concern. Join the effort to keep the roads as safe as possible. (Town Square)Former Governor Lamm remembered: Family and friends gathered together for a memorial service for Governor Dick Lamm on Tuesday afternoon. Lamm may be best known for convincing Coloradans to reject the 1976 Olympics. (9News)The world is still short of everything — Get used to it. From computer chips to construction materials, it was supposed to have been resolved by now, right? We're quickly learning what the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic's disruptions are, and long for that proverbial "normal" once again. (NYTimes) Tired of paying too much for your prescriptions? GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies. Works for pet medications, too! GoodRx also helps bring the Daily to Lakewood. Support our sponsor and see how much you can save by going to GoodRx.com. Today, in and around Lakewood Alameda Connects: In person and virtual community meeting. (7:30-9 a.m.)Lakewood Teen Advisory Board: Teens get a say in what goes on at the Library, Lakewood Library. (4 - 5 p.m.)A Novel Bunch Book Group: There There by Tommy Orange, Belmar Library. (6 - 8 p.m.)The Jefferson County League of Women Voters: Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Forum. (5:30-6:30 p.m.)Public Group Reading with Trenny Simmons Full Moon Books. (6:30-8:30 p.m.) Paint & Pints: The Pierre Gallery at Edgewater Public Market. (7:30-9 p.m.)Lakewood Patch Notebook Recyclables piling up? Bring your cardboard, scrap metal, paper, glass bottles, aluminum cans and plastic bottles to the Quail Street Recycling Center. (City of Lakewood)Lakewood Teen Court is in session: This program allows teen volunteers to actively participate in the justice system, serving as defense attorneys, prosecutors, bailiffs, jury members and even judges, to determine the sentence for juvenile defendants in a real Lakewood case. (Lakewood Teen Court)BBQ at the Village postponed: Due to the rise in COVID-19 numbers the planned BBQ event at Belmar has been postponed, but will be rescheduled for a later date. (Alameda Connects)Jeffco Action Center needs your help: For those who are ready to help their community, the Action Center needs volunteers to help distribute food. If you're 15+ years old, not part of a high risk, or vulnerable COVID-19 group, sign-up TODAY! Did you know you can reach thousands of hungry Lakewood Residents by featuring your restaurant in this spot in the Lakewood Daily? Add your RESTAURANT here Events: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 4) Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 5) Add your event Thanks being part of the genesis of the Lakewood Daily! If you have story ideas, events or anything you've seen or heard that you think we should be covering email me. Please invite your friends and neighbors and send them this link to subscribe. — Brad K. Evans Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Lakewood Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected].