City Council 06.20.11

City Council meeting with various images. All photos are the property of the Lakewood Observer, Inc. ©2011

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  • Council on the Whole Committee listens to Margaret Brinich of LEAF explain what it is and what it does.

  • Kyle Weigand, and Steve Bennett of the Stonewall Democrats speak before being awarded a Resolution for June 26 Dignity of Human Rights Pride Week.

  • Kyle Addresses Council and thanks them for the Resolution. He also invited all to a party! Damn I love that kind of action!

  • Councilwoman Monique Smith, Steve Bennett, Kyle Weigand, Councilman Tom Bullock, City Council President Mary Louise Madigan, and Mayor Mike Summers with the Resolution declaring June 26 Dignity of Human Rights Pride Week.

  • LOBC packed the place. Here LO reporter Mike Deneen takes to the podium for a show of hands of who was there for LOBC. Everyone, tasied their hand. Then he asked who there celebrates diversity, and the hands stayed raised!
  • The a resident from Lakeland Ave. spoke of how much he loves Kaufamn Park, and enjoys walking up for a quick game of hoops. He went on to say it was one of the reasons he moved here.
  • Mayor Summers speaks of his dedication to more hoops with the next being at Lakewood Park.
  • Council President Mary Louise Madigan listens as Councilman Brian Powers speaks of how everyone is for outfdoor basketabll in Lakewood. "Even those complaining see the need for hoops."
  • Councilmen Ryan Nowlin and David Anderson listen to members of the community express their love of outside hoops.

  • Manny Mahone, court supervisor and mentor speaks of his love of Lakewood, and the game.