On April 15, 2026, Mayor Wendi Strom hosted the 2026 State of the City at the Lakewood Cultural Center. This year’s theme, Together We Thrive, highlighted the power of community, the importance of civic engagement, and the shared commitment to making
Lakewood a place where residents, businesses and neighborhoods can succeed together. The address reflected on key accomplishments from the past year and outlined priorities for the future, emphasizing collaboration, transparency and continued investment in the community. A recording of the full State of the City address is available below.
2026 State of the City Speech
Join Team Love Lakewood
As part of Mayor Wendi Strom's 2026 State of the City speech, she announced the launch of Team Love Lakewood—a growing network of residents who want to make a difference. Sign up to receive periodic emails with volunteer opportunities and ways to give back throughout the year.
2026 City Council Goals
Lakewood City Council set the following priorities for 2026:
To learn more about the 2026 City Council goals that were discussed during Mayor Wendi Strom's State of the City speech, please visit the Council Goals webpage.