Under the Lakewood Municipal Code, Council must wait six months before passing another new zoning code. Legally, it can just wait it out and pass the same code that was just voted down. Recent, post-election comments from the mayor and members of City Council indicate they got the message from this overwhelming defeat and are open to working cooperatively with DWNA and other neighborhood groups from throughout the city to craft a new zoning code that will be effective in bringing affordability to housing in the city while also preserving the character of the amazing established neighborhoods that make Lakewood a great place to live. It can be done if the City follows a transparent process and truly listens to its citizens. The fight is not over. We'll keep you informed and let you know when we need your help again.