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In response to a question, Mr. Rand spoke about other service opportunities that might interest <br /> him if he were not appointed to Council. <br /> Jason Frederick Interview <br /> Mr. Frederick delivered an opening statement centered on his life's path and what led him to live <br /> in Lakewood. He has lived in the city for 8 years with his wife and two children. He bought a <br /> house in Lakewood after moving from Chicago and is grateful for the friends and community he <br /> has found here. Mr. Frederick stated that the city of Lakewood generally does a lot well, is an <br /> efficient community, and has a lot of what people are looking for in a town. <br /> Councilmember Bullock and Mr. Frederick discussed his presence at the Lakewood Arts <br /> Festival. Mr. Frederick noted he participates in and enters his artwork into the festival for fun, <br /> adding it's been a great way to meet thousands of people in Lakewood. <br /> Councilmember Bullock highlighted the former Lakewood Hospital site development and asked <br /> how Mr. Frederick would approach larger development and citywide issues as a member of <br /> Council. Mr. Frederick expressed hope that as a member of Council he would be privy to more <br /> information about development projects, as they often confuse and frustrate residents, so he <br /> could better explain Council's reasoning for its decisions. <br /> Councilmember Shachner asked Mr. Frederick why he thinks there are lots of resident questions, <br /> citing the public review process that has gone on the past several weeks,postings on the city <br /> website, several articles published in local newspapers, etc. Mr. Frederick surmised that <br /> information on the projects is being disseminated, however people are not interested in reading it <br /> and need the information further simplified. Mr. Shachner further questioned how Mr. Frederick <br /> would deliver information on the project. Mr. Frederick cited community meetings hosted by <br /> former Ward 4 Councilmember Dan O'Malley and former Mayor Mike Summers. <br /> Mr. Frederick continued by citing positive interactions with various city services. <br /> Councilmember Baker asked Mr. Frederick what challenges are unique to Ward 4, as opposed to <br /> the rest of the city, and how he would meet them. Mr. Frederick cited housing affordability as a <br /> key issue in Ward 4, adding that it is one of the last few places in Lakewood where a middle to <br /> low-income family has a chance to buy a home. He surmised about raising the minimum wage <br /> locally and limiting opportunities for outside buyers to purchase Lakewood homes. <br /> Chair Litten asked Mr. Frederick if he would run for the seat whether he was appointed or not, <br /> and what other areas of interest he might have in serving the public. Mr. Frederick stated that he <br /> had not given it thought, as his friends encouraged him to come out for the interview. He <br /> expressed interest in helping put together a music or art festival in Lakewood, that could also <br /> double as a get out to vote event. <br />