🌱 Candidate Kelly Brough + TABOR Refund + Missing Teenager

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Lakewood Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick dive into the most important things happening these days in town, including updates on...

• TABOR refund approval.
• Missing child.
• Lifeguard shortage.

But first, today's weather: Increasing cloudiness. High: 78. Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. With the run-off mayoral vote just around the corner, candidate Kelly Brough hopes to be the city's first female mayor and is relying on woman voters to make it happen. Brough said that while running for mayor, she has been required to overcome issues of perceived leadership qualities and had to "convince people, actually, leadership can look very different." Read more at Axios Denver.
2. This past Sunday, the Colorado Legislature approved TABOR refund for residents that make less than six figures. The refund will be $661 for single citizens and $1,322 for those who file taxes jointly. The goal of the refund is to support the economy, giving those making less than $100,000 the opportunity to pay off bills and support local businesses. Visit Pagosa Daily Post to learn more.
3. The Colorado Bureau of Investigations is currently searching for 13-year-old Jordan Tafoya, who was last seen in South Federal on April 24. They are now asking for help finding the missing Indigenous girl. She was last seen in blue jeans and a dark colored sweatshirt. She is approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and 185 pounds. Learn more at KRDO.
4. Since the pandemic, the Denver area has seen a shortage of summer lifeguards. As the city and towns start to open pools for the summer, they are continuing to recruit young people for the season. Find out more at Englewood Herald.

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Today in Lakewood:

• Baby Time — Lakewood Library (9:15 AM)
• Toddler Time — Columbine Library (9:15 AM)
• Toddler Time — Edgewater Library (10:15 AM)
• Textile Craft Drop In — Belmar Library (1:00 PM)
• Blooming Neighbors: Crafts — Lakewood Library (3:30 PM)
• Teen Advisory Board (TAB) — Edgewater Library (4:00 PM)
• Intercambio Spanish Conversation Table / Intercambio: Mesa de Conversación en español — Belmar Library (6:30 PM)
• Family Time — Belmar Library (7:15 PM)

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• Colorado Bureau of Investigation: "UPDATE: Medina alert deactivation: The vehicle has been located. Thank you for your assistance." (Colorado Bureau of Investigation via Facebook)
• Missing Person Alert: "Please be on the lookout for this missing person. Call Lakewood Sheriff Station if you have any information 562-623-3500." (Lakewood Sheriff's Station via Facebook)
• Be Kind To Animals Week: "Be Kind To Animals Week is designed to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts made to ensure animal safety in the U.S. and around the world! Join us in providing kindness to all of the animals 🥰 #BeKindToAnimalsWeek" (Pet World in Lakewood Colorado via Instagram)

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