Kyle Weigand: Council-At-Large Applicant

As a lifelong Lakewoodite, homeowner and active community participant, I believe I would bring many positive attributes to an already well-rounded City Council.

What sets me apart from other applicants for this seat is my broad knowledge of the city’s finances. I was part of the bond finance group with outside legal counsel for the three years that the firm was bond counsel for the city. In that time I was able to study the budgets, finances and projections of the city, assist with drafting Bond Resolutions and Annual Information Statements and work with current city councilors and administration. I have an intimate understanding of municipal finance matters, which, in this time of fiscal oversight and general economic unrest, is imperative.

My conviction for helping guide Lakewood down the positive path that it has been traveling on of late is strong. I see storefronts occupied, newly paved roads, new schools and fresh and innovative ideas leading to our city to national recognition as hip, fun, safe, walkable and green. Being a leader and member of organizations like Lakewood Democratic Club, Community Relations Advisory Commission, Lakewood Alive and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce proves my desire to be involved with all-things-Lakewood.

That being said, I am not naïve to think that we will not face challenges in the coming months and year(s). Shrinking state and federal budgets, high rates of unemployment and general economic uncertainty is embedded in our current reality. Now is the time, however, to work together with a new administration to continue to attract new residents while taking care of the ones we have, improve our aging (and incredibly unique) housing stock and bolster business already invested while attracting new ones to invest.

The opportunity to serve the city and my fellow residents on city council would be my pleasure.