[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

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                        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.

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  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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