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1st Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm at City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE. Meetings are open to the public.
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Lake Forest Park is part of the Regional Public Information Network, RPIN, a one-stop resource for news alerts from more than 75 government, transportation, utility, health and emergency response agencies serving citizens in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.

Click on their logo to find out about receiving e-mail alerts and pager headlines from RPIN partners. The site also contains helpful tips to prepare for emergencies.

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About the Community Services Commission

Three City Commissions were combined to make the Community Services Commission: the Human Services Commission, the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Public Safety Commission. In line with the City‘s Vision, Core Principles and 2008 Adopted Priorities, the Community Services Commission will develop recommendations concerning:

  • social and health services and related programs
  • community policing, criminal justice, police and emergency services
  • active and passive parks, recreational programs, arts and other cultural activities and recreational facilities

Meeting agendas will be linked to this page. City residents are welcome to sit in on Commission meetings.

Current Commissioners

Co-Chairs: Betsy Piano and Judy Altman
Members: Michelle Lemoine, Brook Garberding, Jeff Weissman, Teri Howatt, Ros Bird,
Ellen Winningham
City Staff Liaison: Tema Nesoff
City Council Liaison:  Sandy Koppenol

Environmental/Legacy Grant Program

Lake Forest Park’s environmental mini-grant program has been expanded to include projects that further the City’s 100-Year Legacy Vision. The program will reimburse property owners and community organizations 50% of expenses for Legacy and environmental improvement projects, up to $500 for individual property owners, and $1,500 for group projects. The program is jointly sponsored by the Environmental Quality Commission and the Community Service Commission. Information and application forms are available at City Hall and by clicking below.

Click here for program description.
Click here for application.

Parks and Recreation

Scholarship Reimbursements for Income Eligible Youth and Specialized Recreation Participants

The City of Lake Forest Park will reimburse eligible residents who are registered and attend cultural, recreation, and aquatic programs & camps through the Shoreline Parks Department. The City will reimburse each qualified resident up to $50.00 per quarter for fall, and up to $100 for Summer Quarter 2009.
Click here for application.

City Parks

The Commission makes recommendations to the City about use and expenditures for its six City parks. Click to see information about City Parks and other gathering places.

King County housing repair program

King County Housing Repair Program provides assistance to low income homeowners with necessary health and safety, building preservation and energy related repairs. There are 0% interest loans and grants to help Lake Forest Park residents keep their homes safe and in good repair. The purpose of the program is to benefit low to moderate-income homeowners, and to help preserve existing housing, and keep our neighborhoods livable. furnace repair

Program incentives include:
Loans 0% Interest No Monthly Payments
Maximum Loan $25,000.00, Repaid at the time the home is sold or title is transferred or you’re no longer the primary resident.

Click here for more information.

Social Services

Good Neighbor Award

The Annual Good Neighbor Award is sponsored by this Commission. The deadline for nominations for the annual Lake Forest Park Good Neighbor Awards is March 25, 2010.  The award ceremony takes place at a reception at City Hall on May 13, 2010. Nominees must have made a memorable contribution to the Lake Forest Park community. It is not necessary for nominees to be city residents. Nominations are welcome any time.

Nominees must meet the following criteria.

  • They make a positive contribution to their Lake Forest Park neighborhood.
  • They have demonstrated efforts beyond the scope of citizen responsibilities.
  • They may not be employed by the City of Lake Forest Park or be a current elected City official.

image: blue arrow pointing right Click here for the 2010 Good Neighbor Award application.

image: blue arrow pointing right Read about the recipients of the 2009 Good Neighbor Award
image: blue arrow pointing right Read about the recipients of the 2008 Good Neighbor Award
image: blue arrow pointing right Read about the recipients of the 2006 Good Neighbor Award
image: blue arrow pointing right Read about the recipients of the 2005 Good Neighbor Award

Police and Fire

LFP's Emergency Page

Get the latest news during a weather emergency or disaster and explore links to state and national disaster preparedness websites.
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Are You Prepared for a Dark and Stormy NIght?

A presentation by the Public Safety Commmission covered what to do in a power emergency and important safety information.
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Identity Theft: How to Protect Yourself

A presentation by the Public Safety Commmission on what to do to protect yourself from identity thieves, and strategies residents can follow if you are a victim.
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More About This Commission

Commissions are mayoral appointments. Members of the Community Services Commission serve for three years. If you are interested in serving on the commission, contact Mayor Hutchinson at City Hall, 206-368-5440 or email him at cityhall@ci.lake-forest-park.wa.us For more information you can call Tema Nesoff, City Human Services Coordinator 368-5440 ext. 105.