Initial signature count approved
The initial count of signatures on the 2090 Coalition petition concerning the rezoning of 2090 Wright St. has come back with more than enough signatures. Lakewood City Clerk Margy Greer has confirmed that of the 8,382 signatures received, 2,226 were removed because the signers were not registered voters, and 255 were removed for other reasons, leaving 5,901 valid signatures.
Still, the coalition exceeded the number of signatures required. However, before final sufficiency is presented to City Council on Sept. 10, Greer said, she will double-check to make sure all the signatures removed should have been, and will remove any signatures for those who requested their signatures be taken off the petition.
West Metro 9/11 Stair Climb
West Metro Firefighters and community members will gather at Red Rocks Amphitheater on Tuesday, Sept. 11, for the annual 9/11 Stair Climb.
The day focuses on fitness and reflection, and the stair climb is not a race, but rather a chance for firefighters to get to know the community and reflect on the lives lost during the 2001 terrorist attacks.
The route is designed to equal climbing 110 stories, the height of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers that were hit by terrorists who flew airplanes into the towers.
Go online to www.911stairclimb.com or facebook.com/911stairclimb for more information and registration.
City extends photo contest
Lakewood is extending the deadline for photographers to submit photos for the Lens on Lakewood competition and exhibit. Entries are now due by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14.
For more information call Lakewood’s arts curator Lorene Joos at 303-987-7844.
West Chamber seeks board members
Jefferson County’s West Chamber is seeking business and community professionals who are interested in serving on the chamber’s board of directors beginning in January 2013.
The board has two vacancies for three-year terms. Applicants will be judged on individual accomplishments, and their contributions to the community and chamber.
Board members are expected to attend meetings 8-9:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month and make themselves available for special sessions and retreats during the year.
Applications will be reviewed by the chamber’s nominating committee, which will present recommendations to the board in October.
Applications can be found online at www.westchamber/board-of-directors. Questions should go to president/CEO Brian Willms at bwillms@westchamber.org or 303-233-5555.