The Lakewood Village Board has the abolition of its Tax Increment Financing District at tonight’s 7 PM meeting at the Red Tail Golf Club. Today an email from former Village President Erin Smith was forwarded to Board members by Village … Continue reading
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From Lakewood Village President Erin Smith: From the President Dear Neighbors, I am now less two months from completing my second and last term as Village President and I want to thank you again for the privilege of serving. Lakewood … Continue reading
You can see the campaign literature of Lakewood Village Trustee Paul Serwatka, running for Village President against a write-in candidate, along with three candidates his Lakewood Tax-Fighter Team support below: Outgoing Village President Erin Smith has reportedly sent letters to … Continue reading
On February 15th, the third email about legalizing slot machines in Lakewood was sent out by Trustee Paul Serwatka. It is below: Reporting on yesterday’s village board meeting, I’ll get right to the agenda item that I know everyone is … Continue reading
In Lakewood Village President Erin Smith’s winter newsletter she announced that she would be recommending that Jason McMahon take retiring Village Trustee Ken Santowski’s spot. Since there is over two years left on Santowski’s term, I figured that she would … Continue reading
The latest quarterly letter from Lakewood Village President Erin Smith: From the President On behalf of the Board of Trustees and Village Staff, I want to extend our best wishes for a very Happy New Year. I hope you were able … Continue reading
Lakewood Village Trustee Ken Santowski suddenly resigned from his position. Now Santowski has submitted a letter saying that he is not running for Village President. Accompanying the letter was this message from Village Administrator Shannon Andrews: “While we have received … Continue reading
From Lakewood Trustee Paul Serwatka: The Lakewood Tax-Fighter Team is Officially Filed! Well, The Lakewood Tax-Fighter Team has officially filed, as of yesterday morning, to be on the ballot for the April 4th Consolidated Election! I would like to extend … Continue reading
Here’s an email from Lakewood Village Trustee and candidate for Village President Paul Serwatka. It appears to be a pre-emptive stike about some attack he expects to undergo during the campaign. Words of Warning! Although I am well aware, I … Continue reading
The third installment of Lakewood Village Trustee Paul Serwatka’s report on the last Board meeting: Final Report on October 11 Village Board Meeting Concluding my report from our October 11, 2016 village board meeting, the third issue I wanted to … Continue reading
The first of three parts of Lakewood Village Trustee Paul Serwatka’s report on the last village board meeting: Report on Oct 11 Village Board Meeting – Part 1 Reporting on our October 11th village board meeting, there are THREE ISSUES … Continue reading
Two-term Lakewood Village President Erin Smith told me yesterday at the Turnberry Park dedication that she was not running for re-election. She has a new job with a company that has offices in Spokane, the Far East, not to mention … Continue reading
Food and drink, plus a brand new view of Turnberry Lake brought Lakewood residents together Sunday afternoon. Spearheaded by Philip Stephan, the lakeside park, located across from Turnberry Country Club, offers a view of the lake not previously available. It … Continue reading
This is the letter from Erin Smith that Lakewood Village residents will receive in the near future: From the President Dear Neighbors, I hope you have had a wonderful summer and have had an opportunity to enjoy our community’s many … Continue reading
An email to constituents from Lakewood Trustee Paul Serwatka: [I am well aware that this is the longest, and perhaps most disturbing email I have ever, and hopefully will ever, send. But, I believe it is important. I implore you … Continue reading
A press release from the Village of Lakewood: City of Crystal Lake. The recent transition of fire service to the City of Crystal Lake through a long- Village Announces Departure of Village Manager After 14 years of dedicated service to … Continue reading
Just thought you’d like to know the mayors and village presidents who have endorsed Jack Franks as of 7-12-16: City of Harvard Mayor Jay Nolan City of McHenry Mayor Susan Low City of Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager Village of Algonquin … Continue reading
What happened at the last Lakewood Village from Lakewood Trustee Paul Serwatka:In follow up to yesterday’s village board meeting, Report on Village Board Meeting I wanted to give a quick report on the deliberations over “Agenda Item #7”. This was … Continue reading
Lakewood Village President Erin Smith writes her summer letter to residents: From the President Dear Neighbors, With the advent of summer, there are numerous opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. I encourage you to take advantage of our lakes, walking/bicycle paths, … Continue reading
The spring quarterly letter from Lakewood Village President Erin Smith: From the President Dear Neighbors, As I write this article, it is clear that spring is finally on its way. We are fortunate to live in a community that has … Continue reading