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RECOGNIZING LAKEWOOD CITY MANAGER KATHY HODGSON

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On 2026-06-30, Representative Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-7) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING LAKEWOOD CITY MANAGER KATHY HODGSON" in the House.

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RECOGNIZING LAKEWOOD CITY MANAGER KATHY HODGSON

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E641-E642] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING LAKEWOOD CITY MANAGER KATHY HODGSON ______ HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN of colorado in the house of representatives Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Kathy Hodgson of Lakewood for her service as City Manager. [[Page E642]] For 46 years, Kathy has been a pillar of the Lakewood Community, beginning her career as a teenage lifeguard at her local pool, where she safeguarded residents and discovered her passion for public service. Over several decades, Kathy worked her way to the City Manager position, which she has held for the past 18 years. During her tenure, she secured 192 acres for city parks and open spaces, including nearly 60 acres in the heart of Lakewood. She oversaw the largest infrastructure investment in the city's history along the West Colfax Corridor. As a regional leader in Jefferson County, Kathy helped create the Volunteers of America Colorado Navigation Center to address homelessness. Kathy's dedication to service does not end with the City of Lakewood. She formerly served on the Red Rocks Community College Advisory Council, as president of the Colorado Women's Forum, the Colorado Municipal League executive board, and the Colorado City and County Management Association. Kathy led the City of Lakewood to become a national sustainability beacon by increasing the number of electric vehicles in the city's fleet, installing solar power at Whitlock Recreation Center, adding EV charging stations at cjty facilities, and creating a residential composting program. Kathy has gone above and beyond in her service to the community and has been an inspiration to those around her. The City of Lakewood and the State of Colorado have benefited from Kathy's hard work and commitment to creating a better future for all Coloradans, and her absence will be felt by the community she served so well. On behalf of the people of Colorado's 7th Congressional District, it is my honor to congratulate Kathy Hodgson on her well-earned retirement and to thank her for her service to our community. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING LAKEWOOD CITY MANAGER KATHY HODGSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E641-E642] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING LAKEWOOD CITY MANAGER KATHY HODGSON ______ HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN of colorado in the house of representatives Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Kathy Hodgson of Lakewood for her service as City Manager. [[Page E642]] For 46 years, Kathy has been a pillar of the Lakewood Community, beginning her career as a teenage lifeguard at her local pool, where she safeguarded residents and discovered her passion for public service. Over several decades, Kathy worked her way to the City Manager position, which she has held for the past 18 years. During her tenure, she secured 192 acres for city parks and open spaces, including nearly 60 acres in the heart of Lakewood. She oversaw the largest infrastructure investment in the city's history along the West Colfax Corridor. As a regional leader in Jefferson County, Kathy helped create the Volunteers of America Colorado Navigation Center to address homelessness. Kathy's dedication to service does not end with the City of Lakewood. She formerly served on the Red Rocks Community College Advisory Council, as president of the Colorado Women's Forum, the Colorado Municipal League executive board, and the Colorado City and County Management Association. Kathy led the City of Lakewood to become a national sustainability beacon by increasing the number of electric vehicles in the city's fleet, installing solar power at Whitlock Recreation Center, adding EV charging stations at cjty facilities, and creating a residential composting program. Kathy has gone above and beyond in her service to the community and has been an inspiration to those around her. The City of Lakewood and the State of Colorado have benefited from Kathy's hard work and commitment to creating a better future for all Coloradans, and her absence will be felt by the community she served so well. On behalf of the people of Colorado's 7th Congressional District, it is my honor to congratulate Kathy Hodgson on her well-earned retirement and to thank her for her service to our community. ____________________