Government
City of Lakewood – Economic Development Manager Becky Newton
City of Lakewood Economic Development Manager Becky Newton - Continually improving our community through public health and safety, business outreach, redevelopment, parks and recreation, leadership, education and military partnerships.
City of Lakewood Councilmember Ellen Talbo
Councilmember Ellen Talbo, elected in 2026, is a Lakewood native and Lakes High graduate with urban planning degrees. She worked on transportation projects in Washington and California and served on the Lakewood Planning Commission.
City of Lakewood Councilmember Mike Brandstetter
Councilmember Mike Brandstetter has served on the Lakewood City Council since 2010. A retired U.S. Army veteran and former Bates Technical College dean, he represents Lakewood on regional housing and homelessness boards.
City of Lakewood Councilmember Philip Lindholm
Councilmember Philip Lindholm, elected in 2026, holds a doctorate from Oxford, served as a U.S. Air Force captain, and now owns a mediation firm. He previously served on the Lakewood Planning Commission and volunteers with Rotary.
City of Lakewood Councilmember Ryan Pearson
Councilmember Ryan Pearson, elected in 2026, is a civil engineer with experience in private and public sectors. A former Lakewood Planning Commissioner, he focuses on infrastructure, responsible growth, and environmental stewardship.
City of Lakewood Councilmember Trestin Lauricella
Councilmember Trestin Lauricella, appointed in 2023, is a Lakewood native, Clover Park graduate, and engineering and MBA graduate. He has nearly 20 years in program management and supports pediatric cancer research nonprofits.
City of Lakewood Deputy Mayor Patti Belle
Deputy Mayor Patti Belle, appointed to the Lakewood City Council in 2021, was selected Deputy Mayor in 2026. A communications leader with 20+ years of experience, she champions community engagement, inclusivity, public safety, arts, and economic grow
City of Lakewood Mayor Paul Bocchi
Mayor Paul Bocchi, appointed Lakewood’s sixth mayor in 2026, serves his fourth City Council term and represents the city on Pierce Transit and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. A WWU economics/accounting graduate, he has a long career in banking an
Lakewood Police Department
Founded in 2004, the Lakewood Police Department provides public safety, crime prevention, and community policing services. Through partnerships and specialized units, it works to keep Lakewood safe.