There are NO mandates for actual "affordable" units.

New code doesn't require "starter homes" -- It allows unlimited units within a building maximum.

New Park and open space have ALWAYS been protected under the Charter.

While building size is capped, they removed the limits on how many units can be crammed inside.

Don't be fooled by buzzwords like "attainable" or "walkable." Under the guise of "livability," the city has passed a code that strips away your right to notice, eliminates single-family neighborhood protections, and labels existing affordable communities--like trailer/mobile home parks--as "non-conforming" uses. 

While they claim to be "pro-environment," their actual record over the last five years shows a priority for auto-centric sprawl, such as approving new gas stations, car washes, and drive-throughs right next to our homes. 

Real progress isn't forced by an unelected Director; it is built through the consent of the people, the residents who already call Lakewood home.

The City claims to defend a "progressive" plan, but true progress doesn't silence the people. These ordinances aren't "pro-people"--they are PRO-DEVELOPER. 

By removingk binding community input and handing unilateral power to city staff, the city has created a top-down mandate that ignores the unique needs of our specific neighborhoods. Voting to REPEAL isn't a vote against the future; it is a vote for a future where community-led solutions come first.

We believe in a Lakewood where housing policy is built with neighbors, not forced upon them by an administrative loophole. Stand up for a Lakewood that respects the democratic process.

Repeal the ordinances and bring the community back into the picture.