City Council FAQs

Q:        When does Lakewood City Council meet? 

 A:        At seven-thirty (7:30) p.m. on the first and third Monday of every month, or, if such Monday falls on a Holiday, on the Tuesday following. Typically, only Special Council Meetings or committee meetings are held in the month of August. All regular City Council meetings are held in Council Chambers at City Hall. In addition, there are seven (7) standing committees of Council that meet at the discretion of the appointed chair, usually on Monday nights.

Q:        How long is a Councilmember’s term?

A:        Councilmembers serve four-year terms on a staggered schedule. Every two years there is an election for either the at large positions or the ward positions.

Q:           Do councilmembers serve full-time or part-time?

A:           Councilmembers serve the City part-time. It is typical for councilmembers to maintain separate employment elsewhere, working in professional roles with non-profits, corporations, and as small business owners in the community.

Q:           How much do Councilmembers get paid? 

A:           As of 2025, all Members of Council earned $13,000 annually. In 2024 the Civil Service Commission recommended changes to councilmembers’ salaries. Starting with their next term of service, councilmembers will earn $15,600 annually. This will be the first increase to Council salaries in 12 years. Councilmembers also have the option to receive health care benefits through the city. The 2024 Civil Service Commission report is available here.