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KentWA averageUS Census ACS
Population
135,015
Per-capita income
$41,658
Median home value
$537,500
Bachelor's or higher
29%
Typical home value $647,138 -1.3% yr/yr · +11.9% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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👤 Members & officials (174)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting
Who’s on the Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting
Who’s on the Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Special Meeting
Who’s on the Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting
Who’s on the Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Special Meeting
Who’s on the Disability Retirement Board - Disability Retirement Board - Regular Meeting
Who’s on the Firefighters' Relief Pension Board - FRPB - Regular Meeting
Who’s on the Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting
Who’s on the Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Special Meeting
Who’s on the Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting
Who’s on the Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Special Meeting
Who’s on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee - Lodging Tax Advisory Committee-Regular Meeting
Who’s on the Parks & Recreation Commission - Parks & Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting
Who’s on the Public Facilities District Board - Public Facilities District Board - Regular Meeting

Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$291.2M (FY2023)
Total spending$244.2M (FY2023)
Taxes$154.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$126.1M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,811 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025117 housing units ($61.8M)
🗳️ Election results (14 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Mayor 2025-11-04
Dana Ralph ✓ 16,537 · WRITE-IN 523
City Judge 2025-11-04
Michael R. Frans ✓ 15,220 · Anthony Gipe 15,145 · WRITE-IN 380
City Council Position 6 2025-11-04
Sharn Shoker ✓ 10,379 · Andy Song 10,098 · WRITE-IN 91
City Council Position 4 2025-11-04
Toni Troutner ✓ 15,452 · WRITE-IN 269
City Council Position 2 2025-11-04
Satwinder Kaur ✓ 12,912 · Neet Grewal 7,666 · WRITE-IN 86
City Council Position 7 2023-11-07
Zandria Michaud ✓ 10,704 · Darryl Jones 4,820 · WRITE-IN 55
City Council Position 5 2023-11-07
Bill Boyce ✓ 12,458 · WRITE-IN 449
City Council Position 3 2023-11-07
John Boyd ✓ 9,274 · Kelly Wiggans-Crawford 6,504 · WRITE-IN 70
City Council Position 1 2023-11-07
Marli Larimer ✓ 12,465 · Jessie Ramsey 3,103 · WRITE-IN 57
Mayor 2021-11-02
Dana Ralph ✓ 13,696 · Dawn M. Bennett 6,237 · WRITE-IN 74
City Judge 2021-11-02
Michael R. Frans ✓ 14,419 · Anthony David Gipe 14,301 · WRITE-IN 380
City Council Position 6 2021-11-02
Brenda Fincher ✓ 14,368 · Larry Hussey 4,362 · WRITE-IN 98

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Mon Aug 31, 2026

Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, September 1, 2026 4:00 PM Chambers A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21, www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21 To listen to this meeting, dial 253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468 Enter Meeting ID: 89907386590 Join the meeting Mayor Dana Ralph Council President Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Bill Boyce Councilmember Zandria Michaud Councilmember John Boyd Councilmember Sharn Shoker Councilmember Marli Larimer Councilmember Toni Troutner ************************************************************** Item Description Action Speaker Time 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff. 4. DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS Operations–Council President Kaur, Subject Matter Chair A. Approval of Minutes YES i. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - Aug 18, 2026 4:00 PM B. Payment of Bills - Approve YES Paula Painter 01 MIN. C. INFO ONLY: Second Quarter 2026 Investment Report NO Joe Bartlemay 10 MIN. Economic and Community Development–Councilmember Larimer, Subject Matter Chair D. ARPA Reallocation; Amendment YES Bill Ellis 05 MIN. Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting September 1, 2026 to Commercial Affordability Project Agreement with National Council for Community Develo …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

Council reallocates $519,632 in unspent ARPA funds to commercial affordability projects

The Kent City Council Committee of the Whole is reviewing several departmental items, including the approval of payment of bills and a report on the second quarter 2026 investment portfolio. The committee will vote to authorize an amendment to the Commercial Affordability Project Agreement with the National Council for Community Development, reallocating $519,632.61 in unexpended ARPA funds to cover cost increases. Additionally, the body will consider authorizing an agreement with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission and adopting an ordinance amending rules for mobile food vendors.

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Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, September 1, 2026 4:00 PM Chambers A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21, www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21 To listen to this meeting, dial 253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468 Enter Meeting ID: 89907386590 Join the meeting Mayor Dana Ralph Council President Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Bill Boyce Councilmember Zandria Michaud Councilmember John Boyd Councilmember Sharn Shoker Councilmember Marli Larimer Councilmember Toni Troutner ************************************************************** Item Description Action Speaker Time 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff. 4. DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS Operations–Council President Kaur, Subject Matter Chair A. Approval of Minutes YES i. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - Aug 18, 2026 4:00 PM B. Payment of Bills - Approve YES Paula Painter 01 MIN. C. INFO ONLY: Second Quarter 2026 Investment Report NO Joe Bartlemay 10 MIN. Economic and Community Development–Councilmember Larimer, Subject Matter Chair D. ARPA Reallocation; Amendment YES Bill Ellis 05 MIN. Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting September 1, 2026 to Commercial Affordability Project Agreement with National Council for Community Develo …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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Unless otherwise noted, Council will hold workshops to discuss pending local and regional issues at 5:15 p.m. on each regular council meeting day, except when a regular or special council meeting occurs at or before 5:30 p.m. Public Comment may be submitted in writing to the City Clerk at the meeting, which will be distributed to each councilmember and admitted into the record, but will not be read aloud at the meeting. In order to be admitted into the record, written comments shall be submitted not less than three hours prior to the start of the Workshop meeting to Cityclerk@kentwa.gov, unless a person appears in-person, in which case, the written comments will be handed to the City Clerk and will be admitted into the record of the Workshop meeting. For additional information, please contact Kimberley A. Komoto, City Clerk at 253-856-5725, or email CityClerk@kentwa.gov. NOTE: A copy of the full agenda is available in the City Clerk's Office and at KentWA.gov. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk at 253-856-5725 in advance of the meeting. For TDD relay service, call Washington Telecommunications Relay Services at 7-1-1. KENT CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA Tuesday, September 1, 2026 5:15 p.m. Chambers A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21, www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21 To listen to this meeting, dial 253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468 Enter Meeting ID: 81679931817 …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, September 1, 2026 7:00 PM Chambers A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21, www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21 To listen to this meeting, dial 253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468 Enter Meeting ID: 89676017483 Join the meeting Mayor Dana Ralph Council President Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Bill Boyce Councilmember Zandria Michaud Councilmember John Boyd Councilmember Sharn Shoker Councilmember Marli Larimer Councilmember Toni Troutner ************************************************************** COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA - 7 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff. 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition i. Employee of the Month ii. Proclamation for Diaper Needs Awareness Week iii. Proclamation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month B. Community Events C. PSRFA Governance Board Structure Change and Assignments 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report C. Councilmembers' Reports City Council Meeting City Council Regular Meeting September 1, 2026 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. Resolution Renewing Moratorium on Additional or Expanded Jail, Correctional, or Other Detention Facilities – Public Hearing and Adoption 7. PUBLIC COMMENT The Public Comment period is your opportunity to speak to the Council and Mayor on …
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Wed Sep 9, 2026

Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Sep 14, 2026

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Sep 15, 2026

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Sep 15, 2026

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Sep 15, 2026

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Thu Sep 17, 2026

Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Wed Sep 23, 2026

Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Wed Sep 23, 2026

Parks & Recreation Commission - Parks & Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Sep 28, 2026

Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Sep 28, 2026

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Sep 29, 2026

City Council Meeting - City Council Special Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Sep 29, 2026

Council Workshop - Workshop Special Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Oct 6, 2026

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Oct 6, 2026

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Oct 6, 2026

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Oct 12, 2026

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Wed Oct 14, 2026

Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Thu Oct 15, 2026

Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Oct 20, 2026

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Oct 20, 2026

Firefighters' Relief Pension Board - FRPB - Regular Meeting

Mayor's Conference Room, 220 4TH Avenue South, City Hall, 2ND Floor, Kent, WA 09032
Tue Oct 20, 2026

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Oct 20, 2026

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Oct 26, 2026

Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Oct 26, 2026

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Oct 27, 2026

Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Board - Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Board - Reg

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Wed Oct 28, 2026

Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Thu Oct 29, 2026

Public Facilities District Board - Public Facilities District Board - Regular Meeting

accesso ShoWare Center, 625 James Street, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Nov 3, 2026

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Nov 3, 2026

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Nov 9, 2026

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Wed Nov 11, 2026

Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Thu Nov 12, 2026

Disability Retirement Board - Disability Retirement Board - Regular Meeting

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Nov 17, 2026

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Nov 17, 2026

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Nov 17, 2026

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Thu Nov 19, 2026

Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Nov 23, 2026

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Wed Nov 25, 2026

Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Nov 30, 2026

Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Dec 1, 2026

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Dec 1, 2026

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Dec 8, 2026

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Dec 8, 2026

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Dec 8, 2026

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Wed Dec 9, 2026

Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Dec 14, 2026

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Dec 15, 2026

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Dec 15, 2026

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Thu Dec 17, 2026

Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Wed Dec 23, 2026

Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Wed Dec 23, 2026

Parks & Recreation Commission - Parks & Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Dec 28, 2026

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Dec 28, 2026

Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Dec 29, 2026

Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Board - Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Board - Reg

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032

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Wed Aug 26, 2026

Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting

Kent Civil Service Commission to certify police hiring lists and probation completions

The Kent Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from July, accept notices of probationary employees becoming regular status, and certify several eligibility lists for police and corrections officer positions. The agenda is routine personnel administration with no action items or public hearings.

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Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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oN Ite L. 2. KENT WASHINGTON Civil Service Commission Agenda Commissioners: Charlie Mitchell, Pauline Thomas, Bruce Weissich Regular Meeting August 26, 2026 5:30 p.m. Centennial Center Room 105/107 Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 289 104 370 586 7 Passcode: qU9xR2Bv Or call in (audio only) +1 872-239-8456,893698595# Phone Conference ID: 893 698 595# Description Action Speaker Time Call to order Chair 1 Roll Call Chair 1 Changes to the Agenda Chair 1 Approval of the minutes from the July 22, YES Chair 1 2026 Regular Civil Service Commission meeting. Consent Items to Accept YES Chair 1 A. Letter dated August 5, 2026 from Chief Padilla to Administrative Assistant II Adriana Gonzales notifying her that she successfully completed the probationary period and is appointed to regular employment status effective August 18, 2026. B. Letter dated July 22, 2026 from Chief Padilla to Corrections Ofc. Daniel Bartlett notifying him that he successfully completed the probationary period and is appointed to regular employment status effective July 25, 2026. Unless otherwise noted, the Civil Service Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the 4th Wednesday of each month at Centennial Building, Suite 105/107, 400 West Gowe St., Kent, WA 98032. For additional information please contact Pearlina Chhaysymeexo at 253-856-5299. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washingt …
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Wed Aug 26, 2026

Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Special Meeting

Arts Commission to review traffic signal box art proposal and deaccession art pieces

The Kent Arts Commission is holding a special meeting to review and vote on several items, including a proposal for the Traffic Signal Control Box Project, deaccessioning pieces from the Portable Art Collection for auction, and approving Give Me Culture grant applications. The commission will also receive updates on public art projects at Springwood Park, Garrison Creek Park, Uplands Splash/Spray Park, and East Hill North, as well as the Spotlight Series and Summer Concert Series. The meeting is largely procedural with action items limited to minutes, the traffic box proposal, portable art deaccession, and grant applications.

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Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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Arts Commission Agenda – Special Meeting Commissioners: Chair Kerry French, Vice Chair Ryan Olmsted, Treasurer John McLaughlin, Suzanne Cameron, Renee Hazen, Julianna Hind, Campbell Kristenson, Linda Mackintosh, Gerard Philpotts, Kelly Spreitzer, Countess Stekovic, Ghelettie Tran-Correa, Jen Treese, Sandi Westman (Alternate: Abhiraami Godala) (John Boyd, City Council Liaison) August 26, 2026 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1st Floor Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 380 192 231# Passcode: Ni2ua2v3 Or call in (audio only) 872-239-8456 Phone Conference ID: 380192231# Item 1. Description Call to order Action NO Speaker Chair French Time 1 2. Roll Call NO Chair French 1 3. Changes to the Agenda -NONE NO Staff Billerbeck 1 4. July Minutes YES Staff Billerbeck 1 5. Treasurer’s Report NO Staff Billerbeck 1 6. Performing Arts Committee NO Staff Billerbeck 1 A. Spotlight Series: 2026-2027 B. Summer Concert Series: 2026 Staff Billerbeck 5 The public may submit written public comments that relate to an agenda item by emailing: cityclerk@kentwa.gov by 3:30 p.m. on the day of this commission meeting. After 3:30 p.m., written public comments may only be submitted in person by presenting them to the commission secretary at the public meeting. Written public comments that do not relate to a committee agenda item are not permitted. Written public comments are not read into the record. Unless ot …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026

Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Board - Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Board - Reg

DEIB Board discusses strategic plan and updates for the Mayor and Council

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Board will review its Strategic Plan implementation. The board is also providing an update regarding a letter intended for the Mayor and City Council.

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Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Board Agenda Akmoosh Mohammed, Rand Al Hammadi, Gwen Allen-Carston, Nawab Ameeri, Davies Chirwa, Trimarco Green, Zenovia Harris, Annah Irungu, Candice Maldonado, Priscill Mtungwa Ndlovu, Oleg Pynda, Mizan Rahman, Rebecca Riffle, Muhsin Shamdeen, Nancy Skipton, Dr. Dellyssa Edinboro, August 25, 2026 6:30 p.m. Centennial Conference Rooms 400 West Gowe Street Kent, WA. 98031 Click here to join the meeting Audio only 1-872-239-8456 Conference ID: 872 698 608 Unless otherwise noted, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Board meets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday every other month in the Centennial Center Conference Rooms located at 400 West gowe Street Kent, Washington 98031 For information, contact Uriel Varela at 253-856-6064 or email Raceandequity@kentwa.gov Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253- 856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service, call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1. Item Description Action Speaker Time - Chair 01 - Chair 01 - Uriel 50 1. Roll Call / Call to order 2. Changes to the Agenda 3. Strategic Plan implementation 4. Letter to Mayor and Council - Update a. Questions for leadership - All 30
Mon Aug 24, 2026

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

DEI Board to discuss strategic plan and letter to mayor

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Board is meeting to discuss implementation of its strategic plan and an update on a letter to the Mayor and Council. The agenda includes roll call, agenda changes, and a discussion of questions for leadership. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed.

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Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Board Agenda Akmoosh Mohammed, Rand Al Hammadi, Gwen Allen-Carston, Nawab Ameeri, Davies Chirwa, Trimarco Green, Zenovia Harris, Annah Irungu, Candice Maldonado, Priscill Mtungwa Ndlovu, Oleg Pynda, Mizan Rahman, Rebecca Riffle, Muhsin Shamdeen, Nancy Skipton, Dr. Dellyssa Edinboro, August 25, 2026 6:30 p.m. Centennial Conference Rooms 400 West Gowe Street Kent, WA. 98031 Click here to join the meeting Audio only 1-872-239-8456 Conference ID: 872 698 608 Unless otherwise noted, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Board meets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday every other month in the Centennial Center Conference Rooms located at 400 West gowe Street Kent, Washington 98031 For information, contact Uriel Varela at 253-856-6064 or email Raceandequity@kentwa.gov Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253- 856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service, call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1. Item Description Action Speaker Time - Chair 01 - Chair 01 - Uriel 50 1. Roll Call / Call to order 2. Changes to the Agenda 3. Strategic Plan implementation 4. Letter to Mayor and Council - Update a. Questions for leadership - All 30
Thu Aug 20, 2026

Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting

Commission to discuss and recommend 2027-2028 human services funding

The Human Services Commission will discuss the 2027-2028 application cycle funding and make a funding recommendation. They will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive updates. The meeting is open for public comment via email or in person.

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Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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The public may submit written public comments that relate to a commission agenda item by emailing: cityclerk@kentwa.gov by 1:00 p.m. on the day of this commission meeting. After 1:00 p.m., written public comments may only be submitted in person by presenting them to the commission secretary at the public meeting. Written public comments that do not relate to a commission agenda item are not permitted. Written public comments are not read into the record. Unless otherwise noted, the Human Services Commission meets at 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Centennial Building, Rooms North and South at 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service, call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1. Human Services Commission Agenda Commissioners: Brian Chandler - Chair, Emy Haruo - Co-Chair, Connie Stolpp, Gwen Allen-Carston, Rickie Robinson, Dee Klem, Sarah Veele, Korlette Bird, Devan Mitchell Council Member, Zandria Michaud August 20, 2026 3:00 p.m. Centennial Building, North and South, 400 West Gowe Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 227 224 009 396 2 Passcode: 7Z48db2m Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 872-239-8456,,214013826# Phone Conference ID: 214 013 826# Item Description Action Speaker Time No Chair 1 No Chair 5 Yes Chair 5 No Staff 30 Yes 10 No Staff/Comm …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee - Lodging Tax Advisory Committee-Special Meeting

Kent lodging tax committee to decide on fall 2026 grants

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review the lodging tax fund status and decide whether to offer grants in fall 2026, delay until year-end, or wait until 2027. The fund balance is $226,934, above the $50,000 minimum, but revenues are flat and room inventory is down. The committee will also approve minutes from the April 1, 2026 meeting.

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Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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Unless otherwise noted, the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meets in April and October to review grant requests, and meetings are held in the Centennial Center Conference Room, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA, 98032. For additional information please contact City Clerk, Kim Komoto at 253-856-5725 or via email at CityClerk@KentWA.gov. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, August 20, 2026 3:30 PM City of Kent Centennial North and South 400 West Gowe Street Kent, WA 98032 Microsoft Teams meeting Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 229 974 156 138 197 Passcode: yC7Zq9Wt +1 872-239-8456, 714159323# Chair Bill Boyce Cynthia Boyd Gaila Haas Jim Moran David Kwok ************************************************************** Item Description Action Speaker Time 1. Call to Order Chair 2. Roll Call Chair 3. Agenda Approval Chair 4. Business Chair Approval of Munutes Chair 01 MIN. 1. Approval of April 1, 2026 Minutes YES Chair 01 MIN. 1. Lodging Tax Fund Status and Performance NO Shane Sorenson 10 MIN. 2. Available Reveunues and YES Bill Ellis 10 MIN. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Lodging Tax Advisory Committee-Spe …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026

Parks & Recreation Commission - Parks & Recreation Commission - Special Meeting

Parks commission tours Kent park facilities at special meeting

The Parks & Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting on August 19, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for a tour of various Kent Parks and Recreation facilities and park locations. The tour starts at the Kent Senior Center. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for informational site visits.

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Included in Notice, See Notice for Location, Kent, WA 98032
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CITY OF KENT PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF POSSIBLE SPECIAL QUORUM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a possible special meeting of the City of Kent Parks & Recreation Commission on August 19, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., at various City of Kent Park Locations for the following purpose: Tour of the Kent Parks Projects The commissioners will meet at the Kent Senior Center and be taken on a tour of varies Parks and Recreation facilities and Park locations at 5:30 pm. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Ronald Lashley, at 253-856-5101. Ronald Lashley Jr. Parks & Recreation Commission Secretary
Tue Aug 18, 2026

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

Council to adopt downtown plan, zoning map, and comprehensive plan amendments

The Kent City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, with a consent calendar that includes adopting the Rediscover Downtown Kent Plan, zoning map changes, and 2026 comprehensive plan amendments. The council will also confirm appointments to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board and authorize cooperative purchase agreements with Curtis Blue Line and Galls, LLC. Public comment and a public hearing are scheduled, but no major standalone decisions are listed outside the consent calendar.

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Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, August 18, 2026 7:00 PM Chambers A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21, www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21 To listen to this meeting, dial 253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468 Enter Meeting ID: 89676017483 Join the meeting Mayor Dana Ralph Council President Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Bill Boyce Councilmember Zandria Michaud Councilmember John Boyd Councilmember Sharn Shoker Councilmember Marli Larimer Councilmember Toni Troutner ************************************************************** COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA - 7 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff. 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition i. Reappointments to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board ii. Presentation from the Kent Library B. Community Events C. Public Safety Report 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report C. Councilmembers' Reports 6. PUBLIC HEARING City Council Meeting City Council Regular Meeting August 18, 2026 7. PUBLIC COMMENT The Public Comment period is your opportunity to speak to the Council and Mayor on issues that relate to the city of Kent or to agenda items Council will consider. This is not an open public forum and comments that do not relate to the business of the city of Kent are not permitted. Additionally, the state of Washing …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

Council to consider budget adjustments, insurance renewals, and USGS water agreement

The Kent City Council Committee of the Whole will review and vote on several financial and operational items, including approving payments, adopting a consolidated budget adjustment ordinance, and authorizing liability insurance renewals. They will also consider a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for water resource investigations. The meeting includes informational reports on the June 2026 financial status and insurance renewals.

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Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, August 18, 2026 4:00 PM Chambers A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21, www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21 To listen to this meeting, dial 253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468 Enter Meeting ID: 89907386590 Join the meeting Mayor Dana Ralph Council President Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Bill Boyce Councilmember Zandria Michaud Councilmember John Boyd Councilmember Sharn Shoker Councilmember Marli Larimer Councilmember Toni Troutner ************************************************************** Item Description Action Speaker Time 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff. 4. DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS Operations–Council President Kaur, Subject Matter Chair A. Approval of Minutes YES i. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - Aug 4, 2026 4:00 PM B. Payment of Bills - Approve YES C. INFO ONLY: June 2026 Monthly Financial Report NO Michelle Ferguson 05 MIN. D. Consolidating Budget Adjustment Ordinance for Adjustments between April 1, 2026 and June YES Michelle Ferguson 05 MIN. Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting August 18, 2026 30, 2026 - Adopt E. INFO ONLY - Liability Insurance Renewals for Property, Crime and Fidelity, Drones NO Tammy White …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

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The agenda for this meeting could not be retrieved because the city's meeting management website returned an error page instead of the agenda content. No agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are available in the provided text.

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Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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Thu Aug 13, 2026

Disability Retirement Board - Disability Retirement Board - Regular Meeting

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The agenda for the Kent Disability Retirement Board regular meeting on August 13, 2026, could not be retrieved. The meeting page returned a website error message instead of agenda content. No items for discussion or decision are available from this source.

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Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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Wed Aug 12, 2026

Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

Arts Commission to review traffic signal box art proposals and deaccession portable art

The Kent Arts Commission will meet to review and vote on proposals for the Traffic Signal Control Box Project, decide on deaccessioning items from the Portable Art Collection for auction, and hear updates on public art at East Hill North, Springwood, Garrison Creek, and Uplands parks. The commission will also vote on two Give Me Culture grant applications and receive a presentation from artist Vaughn Bell on the East Hill North Park public art project.

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Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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# Arts Commission Agenda Commissioners: Chair Kerry French, Vice Chair Ryan Olmsted, Treasurer John McLaughlin, Suzanne Cameron, Renee Hazen, Julianna Hind, Campbell Kristenson, Linda Mackintosh, Gerard Philpotts, Kelly Spreitzer, Countess Stekovic, Ghelettie Tran-Correa, Jen Treese, Sandi Westman (Alternate: Abhiraami Godala) (John Boyd, City Council Liaison) ## August 12, 2026 **5:30 p.m.** **Centennial Building, 1** **st floor conference rooms, 400 W. Gowe Street** <u>Click here to join the meeting</u> Meeting ID: 289 746 925 92 Passcode: 2sqMC3 **Or call in (audio only)** <u>872-239-8456</u> Phone Conference ID: 488 719 426# |Item 1.|Description Call to order|Action NO|Speaker Chair French|Time 1| |---|---|---|---|---| |2.|Roll Call|NO|Chair French|1| |3.|Changes to the Agenda|NO|Staff Billerbeck|1| |4.|Guest: Vaughn Bell, Artist, East Hill North Park, public art update|NO|Vaughn Bell|15| |5.|July Minutes|YES|Staff Billerbeck|1| |6.|Treasurer’s Report|NO|Staff Billerbeck|1| |7.|Performing Arts Committee A. Spotlight Series: 2026-2027 B. Summer Concert Series: 2026|NO|Staff Billerbeck Staff Billerbeck|1 5| The public may submit written public comments that relate to an agenda item by emailing: cityclerk@kentwa.gov by 3:30 p.m. on the day of this commission meeting. After 3:30 p.m., written public comments may only be submitted in person by presenting them to the commission secretary at the public meeting. Written public comments that do not relate to a committee agend …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

Arts Commission to review public art proposals and approve minutes

The Kent Arts Commission will discuss public art updates for East Hill North Park, review traffic signal box art proposals, and consider deaccessioning items from the Portable Art Collection. They will also vote on minutes and the treasurer's report.

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Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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# Arts Commission Agenda Commissioners: Chair Kerry French, Vice Chair Ryan Olmsted, Treasurer John McLaughlin, Suzanne Cameron, Renee Hazen, Julianna Hind, Campbell Kristenson, Linda Mackintosh, Gerard Philpotts, Kelly Spreitzer, Countess Stekovic, Ghelettie Tran-Correa, Jen Treese, Sandi Westman (Alternate: Abhiraami Godala) (John Boyd, City Council Liaison) ## August 12, 2026 **5:30 p.m.** **Centennial Building, 1** **st floor conference rooms, 400 W. Gowe Street** <u>Click here to join the meeting</u> Meeting ID: 289 746 925 92 Passcode: 2sqMC3 **Or call in (audio only)** <u>872-239-8456</u> Phone Conference ID: 488 719 426# |Item 1.|Description Call to order|Action NO|Speaker Chair French|Time 1| |---|---|---|---|---| |2.|Roll Call|NO|Chair French|1| |3.|Changes to the Agenda|NO|Staff Billerbeck|1| |4.|Guest: Vaughn Bell, Artist, East Hill North Park, public art update|NO|Vaughn Bell|15| |5.|July Minutes|YES|Staff Billerbeck|1| |6.|Treasurer’s Report|NO|Staff Billerbeck|1| |7.|Performing Arts Committee A. Spotlight Series: 2026-2027 B. Summer Concert Series: 2026|NO|Staff Billerbeck Staff Billerbeck|1 5| The public may submit written public comments that relate to an agenda item by emailing: cityclerk@kentwa.gov by 3:30 p.m. on the day of this commission meeting. After 3:30 p.m., written public comments may only be submitted in person by presenting them to the commission secretary at the public meeting. Written public comments that do not relate to a committee agend …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

Kent Council to adopt Level 3 Communications franchise and close projects

The Kent City Council will meet to conduct routine business including adopting a 10-year franchise with Level 3 Communications, LLC, and accepting several completed city projects. Reports from staff and councilmembers will cover budget pressures, permitting statistics, and upcoming community events.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 3-year AFSCME union contract

The Kent City Council unanimously approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 2617, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, authorizing the Mayor to sign. The council also unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included adopting a 10-year fiber optic franchise with Level 3 Communications, accepting several construction projects as complete, and approving the payment of bills. No public hearings or comments were held, and no other substantive business was discussed.

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, August 4, 2026 5:00 PM Chambers A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21, www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21 To listen to this meeting, dial 253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468 Enter Meeting ID: 89676017483 Join the meeting Mayor Dana Ralph Council President Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Bill Boyce Councilmember Zandria Michaud Councilmember John Boyd Councilmember Sharn Shoker Councilmember Marli Larimer Councilmember Toni Troutner ************************************************************** COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA - 5 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff. 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition i. Employee of the Month ii. Proclamation for National Emergency Management Awareness Month B. Community Events 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report C. Councilmembers' Reports 6. PUBLIC HEARING 7. PUBLIC COMMENT City Council Meeting City Council Regular Meeting August 4, 2026 The Public Comment period is your opportunity to speak to the Council and Mayor on issues that relate to the city of Kent or to agenda items Council will consider. This is not an open public forum and comments that do not relate to the business of the city of Kent are not permitted. Additionally, the state of Washington strictly prohibits people from using this pu …
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Approved Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026 Date: August 4, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m. Place: Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE 2. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Dana Ralph Mayor Present Satwinder Kaur Council President Present Bill Boyce Councilmember Excused John Boyd Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present Sharn Shoker Councilmember Present Toni Troutner Councilmember Present 3. AGENDA APPROVAL A. I move to approve the agenda as presented. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Council President SECONDER: John Boyd, Councilmember AYES: Kaur, Boyd, Larimer, Michaud, Shoker, Troutner 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition i. Employee of the Month Mayor Ralph recognized Police Patrol Officer, Brian Cortinas, as the August employee of the month. Chief Padilla expressed words of appreciation for Cortinas' work and contributions to the City of Kent Police Department. Cortinas thanked everyone for the recognition. ii. Proclamation for National Emergency Management Awareness Month Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for National Emergency Management Awareness Month to Emergency Management Manager Kimberly Behymer, Program Manager Jenny Keizer, and Emergency Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026 Kent, Washington …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

Kent City Council considers downtown plan and zoning amendments

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the Rediscover Downtown Kent Plan and proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Official Zoning Map. The body is also considering purchase agreements for public safety equipment and an audit engagement letter.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts ReDiscover Downtown Kent Plan and zoning changes

The Kent City Council unanimously adopted three ordinances implementing the ReDiscover Downtown Kent Plan, including amending the Comprehensive Plan, rezoning properties along Central Avenue, and adopting the 2026 Comprehensive Plan amendments. The council also approved routine items such as minutes, bill payments, and audit authorization, plus two cooperative purchasing agreements for police equipment. All votes were unanimous.

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, August 4, 2026 4:00 PM Chambers A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21, www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21 To listen to this meeting, dial 253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468 Enter Meeting ID: 89907386590 Join the meeting Mayor Dana Ralph Council President Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Bill Boyce Councilmember Zandria Michaud Councilmember John Boyd Councilmember Sharn Shoker Councilmember Marli Larimer Councilmember Toni Troutner ************************************************************** Item Description Action Speaker Time 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff. 4. DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS Operations–Council President Kaur, Subject Matter Chair A. Approval of Minutes YES i. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - Jul 7, 2026 4:00 PM B. Payment of Bills - Approve YES Paula Painter 01 MIN. C. State Auditor Engagement Letter for the 2025 Audit – Authorize YES Paula Painter 05 MIN. Economic and Community Development–Councilmember Larimer, Subject Matter Chair D. Rediscover Downtown Kent Plan - YES Caroline Eckel 10 MIN. Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting August 4, 2026 Ordinance Amending Comprehensive Plan – Adopt E. Ordinance Amending the Zoning District Designations on the Of …
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Approved Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026 Date: August 4, 2026 Time: 3:59 p.m. Place: Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Satwinder Kaur Council President Present Bill Boyce Councilmember Excused John Boyd Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present Sharn Shoker Councilmember Present Toni Troutner Councilmember Present 3. AGENDA APPROVAL A. I move to approve the agenda as presented. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember SECONDER: John Boyd, Councilmember AYES: Kaur, Boyd, Larimer, Michaud, Shoker, Troutner 4. DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS A. Approval of Minutes YES i. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - Jul 7, 2026 4:00 PM RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Boyd, Councilmember SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember AYES: Kaur, Boyd, Larimer, Michaud, Shoker, Troutner B. Payment of Bills - Approve Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 5 MOTION: I move to approve the payment of bills received through 6/30/26 and paid on 6/30/26; approve the checks issued for payroll 6/16/26-6/30/26; approve th …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

Board to hold hearing on ReDiscover Downtown Kent Plan

The Land Use and Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding the ReDiscover Downtown Kent Plan and related rezoning. The board will decide whether to recommend that City Council adopt the new 20-year roadmap for downtown growth.

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Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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Land Use and Planning Board Monday, July 27, 2026 6:00 PM Chambers Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 87034959587 Or call in (audio only) 253-215-8782 or 253-320-0468 Chair Benjamin Reid Co-Chair Adetotun Oyefeso Bryan Kesterson Justus Phelps Sandra Pereira Reynolds Ali Shasti Bonnie Williams ************************************************************** Item Description Action Speaker Time 1. Call to Order Chair 2. Roll Call Chair 01 MIN. 3. Changes to the Agenda Chair 4. Approval of July 13, 2026 Minutes YES Chair 01 MIN. 5. ReDiscover Downtown Kent Plan – Hearing YES Caroline Eckel, AICP, Principal Planner 6. Central Ave Corridor Rezones – Hearing YES DeJai Mitchell, Long Range Planner 7. 2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Docket) – Hearing YES DeJai Mitchell, Long Range Planner 8. Adjournment Chair Unless otherwise noted, the Land Use and Planning Board meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month in Kent City Hall, Council Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032. For additional information please contact Tanya Kosen at 253-856-5461 or via email at TKosen@kentwa.gov. Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular Meeting July 27, 2026 Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253 -856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1. …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026

Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

Kent Bicycle Advisory Board to discuss Week Without Driving proclamation

The Bicycle Advisory Board will meet to approve June 2026 meeting minutes and consider a Week Without Driving proclamation. The board will also receive reports from the Festival & Events and Bicycle Infrastructure sub-committees.

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Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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For additional information please contact Erik Preston at 253 -856-5596 or via email at EPreston@KentWA.gov. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office in advance at 253-856-5725. For TDD relay service, call the Washington Telecommunications Relay Service 7-1-1. Bicycle Advisory Board Agenda Monday, July 27, 2026 5:45 PM Centennial North & South Conference Room (105 & 107) Centennial Center - 400 W Gowe St Join the meeting now Or call in (audio only) 1-872-239-8456 Phone Conference ID: 152 888 050# Board Members (Daniel Schirmer) (Maria Castro) (Miguel Ibarra) (Prem Subedi) Gordon Dona Tim Irwin Aaron Dent Connie Stolpp Baron You Wendy Graves Thom Bader () indicates board appointment pending Item Description Action Speaker Time 1 Call to Order -- Graves 5:45 2 Roll Call -- Preston 5:46 3 Changes to the Agenda -- Graves 5:47 4 June 2026 Meeting - Minutes Approval Yes Graves 5:48 5 Week Without Driving Proclamation Yes Preston 5:49 6 Commute Trip Reduction No Borowski 5:55 7 Festival & Events Sub-Committee Report No Graves 6:15 8 Bicycle Infrastructure Sub-Committee Report No Graves 6:25 9 Communications No Preston 6:30 10 Notice of upcoming meetings No Preston 6:57 11 Items for the next meeting No Graves 6:58 12 Adjournment -- Graves 7:00 Upcoming Meeting Dates: September 28, October 26, and November 30, 2026 - August meeting is cancelled -
Wed Jul 22, 2026

Civil Service Commission - Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting

Commission approves regular employment for several police and corrections officers

The Civil Service Commission will vote to confirm the regular employment status of multiple Corrections Officers and Police Officers who completed their probationary periods. It will also adopt the Continuous Testing Eligibility Lists for entry‑level and experienced positions in corrections and police. The meeting includes routine consent items and approval of the June 24 minutes.

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Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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eA KENT WASHINGTON Civil Service Commission Agenda Commissioners: Charlie Mitchell, Pauline Thomas, Bruce Weissich Regular Meeting July 22, 2026 5:30 p.m. Centennial Center Room 105/107 Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 289 104 370 586 7 Passcode: qU9xR2Bv Or call in (audio only) +1 872-239-8456,893698595# Phone Conference ID: 893 698 595# Item Description Action Speaker Time Li: Call to order Chair i. Pe Roll Call Chair 1 3% Changes to the Agenda Chair 1 4. Approval of the minutes from the June 24, YES Chair 1 2026 Regular Civil Service Commission meeting. 5. Consent Items to Accept YES Chair ib A. Letter dated June 16, 2026 from Chief Padilla to Corrections Ofc. Marques Santos notifying him that he successfully completed the probationary period and is appointed to regular employment status effective June 10, 2026. B. Letter dated June 16, 2026 from Chief Padilla to Corrections Ofc. Charafeddine Msaad notifying him that he successfully completed the probationary period and is appointed to regular employment status effective June 10, 2026. Unless otherwise noted, the Civil Service Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the 4th Wednesday of each month at Centennial Building, Suite 105/107, 400 West Gowe St., Kent, WA 98032. For additional information please contact Pearlina Chhaysymeexo at 253-856-5299. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington Tel …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Jul 21, 2026

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

Civil Service Commission to review police and corrections staffing

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve several continuous testing eligibility lists for police and corrections officers. The body will also review personnel updates, including new hires, resignations, and officers completing probationary periods.

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Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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eA KENT WASHINGTON Civil Service Commission Agenda Commissioners: Charlie Mitchell, Pauline Thomas, Bruce Weissich Regular Meeting July 22, 2026 5:30 p.m. Centennial Center Room 105/107 Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 289 104 370 586 7 Passcode: qU9xR2Bv Or call in (audio only) +1 872-239-8456,893698595# Phone Conference ID: 893 698 595# Item Description Action Speaker Time Li: Call to order Chair i. Pe Roll Call Chair 1 3% Changes to the Agenda Chair 1 4. Approval of the minutes from the June 24, YES Chair 1 2026 Regular Civil Service Commission meeting. 5. Consent Items to Accept YES Chair ib A. Letter dated June 16, 2026 from Chief Padilla to Corrections Ofc. Marques Santos notifying him that he successfully completed the probationary period and is appointed to regular employment status effective June 10, 2026. B. Letter dated June 16, 2026 from Chief Padilla to Corrections Ofc. Charafeddine Msaad notifying him that he successfully completed the probationary period and is appointed to regular employment status effective June 10, 2026. Unless otherwise noted, the Civil Service Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the 4th Wednesday of each month at Centennial Building, Suite 105/107, 400 West Gowe St., Kent, WA 98032. For additional information please contact Pearlina Chhaysymeexo at 253-856-5299. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington Tel …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
Tue Jul 21, 2026

Firefighters' Relief Pension Board - FRPB - Regular Meeting

Mayor's Conference Room, 220 4TH Avenue South, City Hall, 2ND Floor, Kent, WA 09032
Thu Jul 16, 2026

Human Services Commission - Human Services Commission - Regular Meeting

Commission will consider the 2027‑2028 Human Services funding recommendation

The Human Services Commission will discuss the application‑cycle funding for 2027‑2028 and consider a recommendation on the overall Human Services budget for that period. Earlier agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and updates from staff. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

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Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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The public may submit written public comments that relate to a commission agenda item by emailing: cityclerk@kentwa.gov by 1:00 p.m. on the day of this commission meeting. After 1:00 p.m., written public comments may only be submitted in person by presenting them to the commission secretary at the public meeting. Written public comments that do not relate to a commission agenda item are not permitted. Written public comments are not read into the record. Unless otherwise noted, the Human Services Commission meets at 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Centennial Building, Rooms North and South at 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service, call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1. Human Services Commission Agenda Commissioners: Brian Chandler - Chair, Emy Haruo - Co-Chair, Connie Stolpp, Gwen Allen-Carston, Rickie Robinson, Dee Klem, Sarah Veele, Erika Henry, Korlette Bird, Devan Mitchell Council Member, Zandria Michaud July 16, 2026 3:00 p.m. Centennial Building, North and South, 400 West Gowe Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 227 224 009 396 2 Passcode: 7Z48db2m Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 872-239-8456,,214013826# Phone Conference ID: 214 013 826# Item Description Action Speaker Time 1. Call to Order No Chair 1 1Roll Call • Ice-breaker No Chair 5 2. Appr …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee - Lodging Tax Advisory Committee-Special Meeting

Centennial Center #402, City of Kent, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
Mon Jul 13, 2026

Land Use and Planning Board - Land Use Regular Meeting

Kent Land Use Board discusses downtown plan and corridor rezoning

The Land Use and Planning Board will receive briefings on the ReDiscover Downtown Plan and proposed rezoning for the Central Avenue corridor. Additionally, staff will present three amendments to the 2026 Comprehensive Plan regarding land use maps and roadway classifications.

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✓ Decided: Board approves June minutes; hears briefings on downtown plan, rezoning, comp plan

The Land Use and Planning Board unanimously approved the June 22, 2026 minutes. The board received briefings on the ReDiscover Downtown Plan, Central Avenue corridor rezoning, and the 2026 Comprehensive Plan amendments, with public hearings scheduled for July 27, 2026. No substantive decisions were made on these items.

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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Land Use and Planning Board Monday, July 13, 2026 6:00 PM Chambers Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 87034959587 Or call in (audio only) 253-215-8782 or 253-320-0468 Chair Benjamin Reid Co-Chair Adetotun Oyefeso Bryan Kesterson Justus Phelps Sandra Pereira Reynolds Ali Shasti Bonnie Williams ************************************************************** Item Description Action Speaker Time 1. Call to Order Chair 2. Roll Call Chair 01 MIN. 3. Changes to the Agenda Chair 4. Approval of June 22, 2026 Minutes YES Chair 01 MIN. 5. ReDiscover Downtown Plan – Briefing 2 NO Caroline Eckel, AICP, Principal Planner 45 MIN. 6. Central Avenue Corridor Rezoning - Briefing NO DeJai Mitchell, Long Range Planner 15 MIN. 7. 2026 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Annual Docket) – Briefing NO DeJai Mitchell, Long Range Planner 15 MIN. 8. Adjournment Chair Unless otherwise noted, the Land Use and Planning Board meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month in Kent City Hall, Council Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032. For additional information please contact Tanya Kosen at 253-856-5461 or via email at TKosen@kentwa.gov. Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular Meeting July 13, 2026 Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253 -856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington Telecommunicat …
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Page 1 of 4 Approved Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular Meeting Minutes July 13, 2026 Date: July 13, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Chambers Members: Benjamin Reid, Adetotun Oyefeso, Co-Chair Bryan Kesterson, Justus Phelps, Sandra Pereira Reynolds, Ali Shasti, Bonnie Williams Agenda: 1. Call to Order 6:00 p.m. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Benjamin Reid Excused Adetotun Oyefeso Co-Chair Present Bryan Kesterson Present Justus Phelps Present Sandra Pereira Reynolds Present Ali Shasti Present Bonnie Williams Present 3. Changes to the Agenda None 4. Approval of Minutes dated June 22, 2026 MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated June 22, 2026 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Justus Phelps, Sandra Pereira Reynolds AYES: Oyefeso, Kesterson, Phelps, Pereira Reynolds, Shasti, Williams EXCUSED: Reid 5. ReDiscover Downtown Plan – Briefing 2 Planning staff presented the second half of the Draft ReDiscover Downtown Plan and general community feedback since the plan was released. The ReDiscover Downtown Plan is a comprehensive update to the 2013 Downtown Subarea Action Plan and serves as a 20-year roadmap for guiding growth in Downtown Kent. Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular Meeting Minutes July 13, 2026 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 4 Downtown Kent is designated as one of 30 Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) regional gr …
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Wed Jul 8, 2026

Arts Commission - Arts Commission - Regular Meeting

Kent Arts Commission discusses performing arts, public art updates, and collections

The commission will review upcoming series for performing arts and receive updates on several public art projects. Members are also scheduled to discuss downsizing the portable art collection and reviewing Give Me Culture applications.

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Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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Arts Commission Agenda Commissioners: Chair Kerry French, Vice Chair Ryan Olmsted, Treasurer John McLaughlin, Suzanne Cameron, Renee Hazen, Julianna Hind, Wendy Johnson, Campbell Kristenson, Linda Mackintosh, Gerard Philpotts, Kelly Spreitzer, Countess Stekovic, Ghelettie Tran-Correa, Jen Treese, Sandi Westman (Alternate: Abhiraami Godala) (John Boyd, City Council Liaison) July 8, 2026 5:30 p.m. Centennial Building, 1st floor conference rooms, 400 W. Gowe Street Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 289 746 925 92 Passcode: 2sqMC3 Or call in (audio only) 872-239-8456 Phone Conference ID: 488 719 426# Item 1. Description Call to order Action NO Speaker Chair French Time 1 2. Roll Call NO Chair French 1 3. Changes to the Agenda NO Staff Billerbeck 1 4. April Minutes YES Staff Billerbeck 1 5. Treasurer’s Report NO Chair French 1 6. Performing Arts Committee NO Staff Billerbeck 1 A. Spotlight Series: 2026-2027 B. Summer Concert Series: 2026 Staff Billerbeck 5 The public may submit written public comments that relate to an agenda item by emailing: cityclerk@kentwa.gov by 3:30 p.m. on the day of this commission meeting. After 3:30 p.m., written public comments may only be submitted in person by presenting them to the commission secretary at the public meeting. Written public comments that do not relate to a committee agenda item are not permitted. Written public comments are not read into the record. Unless otherwise noted, the …
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Arts Commission Minutes Commissioners: Chair Kerry French, Vice Chair Ryan Olmsted, Treasurer John McLaughlin, Suzanne Cameron, Renee Hazen, Julianna Hind, Campbell Kristenson, Linda Mackintosh, Gerard Philpotts, Kelly Spreitzer, Countess Stekovic, Ghelettie Tran-Correa, Jen Treese, Sandi Westman (Alternate: Abhiraami Godala) (John Boyd, City Council Liaison) July 8, 2026 5:30 p.m. Centennial Building, 1st floor conference rooms, 400 W. Gowe Street Item 1. Description Call to order – The meeting was called to order at 5:39 p.m. 2. Roll Call – Excused: Tran Correa, Spreitzer, French, Cameron, Stekovic 3. Changes to the Agenda – None 4. April Minutes – McLaughlin made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Hind seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 5. Treasurer’s Report – May Month End reports were distributed for review. 6. Performing Arts Committee A. Spotlight Series: 2026-2027 – Tickets are on sale! B. Summer Concert Series: 2026 – Concerts kicked off today at West Fenwick Park. The public may submit written public comments that relate to an agenda item by emailing: cityclerk@kentwa.gov by 3:30 p.m. on the day of this commission meeting. After 3:30 p.m., written public comments may only be submitted in person by presenting them to the commission secretary at the public meeting. Written public comments that do not relate to a committee agenda item are not permitted. Written public comments are not read into th …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026

Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting

Council discusses investigation update and equity strategic plan

The City Council will receive an update from Commander Jason Bishop regarding the Valley Independent Investigation Team. Additionally, Race and Equity Manager Uriel Varela will present an update on the Equity Strategic Plan and LGBTQ Safe Place.

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✓ Decided: Council hears updates on Safe Place, equity plan, police investigation team

The City Council workshop received presentations on the Kent Police Safe Place Program, the Equity Strategic Plan update, and the Valley Independent Investigation Team (VIIT). No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only. The Race and Equity Manager requested that the coordinator position be made full-time and funded, but no action was taken.

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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Unless otherwise noted, Council will hold workshops to discuss pending local and regional issues at 5:15 p.m. on each regular council meeting day, except when a regular or special council meeting occurs at or before 5:30 p.m. Public Comment may be submitted in writing to the City Clerk at the meeting, which will be distributed to each councilmember and admitted into the record, but will not be read aloud at the meeting. In order to be admitted into the record, written comments shall be submitted not less than three hours prior to the start of the Workshop meeting to Cityclerk@kentwa.gov, unless a person appears in-person, in which case, the written comments will be handed to the City Clerk and will be admitted into the record of the Workshop meeting. For additional information, please contact Kimberley A. Komoto, City Clerk at 253-856-5725, or email CityClerk@kentwa.gov. NOTE: A copy of the full agenda is available in the City Clerk's Office and at KentWA.gov. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk at 253-856-5725 in advance of the meeting. For TDD relay service, call Washington Telecommunications Relay Services at 7-1-1. KENT CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA Tuesday, July 7, 2026 5:15 p.m. Chambers A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21, www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21 To listen to this meeting, dial 253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468 Enter Meeting ID: 81679931817 Join …
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Approved City Council Workshop Workshop Regular Meeting Minutes July 7, 2026 Date: July 7, 2026 Time: 5:15 p.m. Place: Chambers I. CALL TO ORDER Council President Pro Tem, Bill Boyce called the meeting to order. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Satwinder Kaur Council President Excused Bill Boyce Councilmember Present John Boyd Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present Sharn Shoker Councilmember Present Toni Troutner Councilmember Present II. PRESENTATIONS 1 Safe Place Program Uriel Varela 35 MIN. Community Education Coordinator, Sara Hallstead presented the Safe Place Program. The Kent Police Department Safe Place Program partners with local businesses and organizations and schools to offer victims of hate crimes shelter if they are feeling unsafe. It provides places in our community where victims can seek shelter, call 911 and wait safely until officers arrive. The Program was created by Seattle PD in 2015. Businesses must commit to the “safe responsibilities” of the program: • Call 911 if a crime victim enters the premises. • Allow victim to remain on property until police arrive. • Re-contact 911 if the victim leaves prior to police arrival and update the operator with the victim’s and/or suspect’s description and direction of travel. • Once business is signed up, Kent PD will send decals and additional information to train emp …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026

Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting

Kent City Council discusses public works and police department items

The Committee of the Whole will review several departmental presentations including police recruiting incentives and a communications franchise. Public works items include an annexation resolution and flood hazard mitigation projects.

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✓ Decided: Council authorized flood mitigation project and police hiring incentive

The Committee of the Whole unanimously approved several actions, including authorizing the Mayor to sign a police recruiting incentive MOU increasing lateral hires' incentive from $10,000 to $25,000, adopting a resolution to begin annexation negotiations for the Milwaukee II Levee area, authorizing a settlement agreement for easements needed for flood hazard mitigation on South 251st Street, and authorizing the Mayor to award a construction contract up to $800,000 for the South 251st Street Flood Hazard Mitigation and Washington Avenue Bridge Embankment Repair Project. The committee also introduced an ordinance granting a 10-year franchise to Level 3 Communications for fiber optic network installation. No items were denied or tabled.

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, July 7, 2026 4:00 PM Chambers A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21, www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21 To listen to this meeting, dial 253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468 Enter Meeting ID: 89907386590 Join the meeting Mayor Dana Ralph Council President Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Bill Boyce Councilmember Zandria Michaud Councilmember John Boyd Councilmember Sharn Shoker Councilmember Marli Larimer Councilmember Toni Troutner ************************************************************** Item Description Action Speaker Time 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff. 4. DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS Operations–Council President Kaur, Subject Matter Chair A. Approval of Minutes YES i. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - Jun 16, 2026 4:00 PM B. Payment of Bills - Approve YES C. INFO ONLY: May 2026 Monthly Financial Report NO Michelle Ferguson 05 MIN. D. Police Department Recruiting Incentive Program-MOU- Authorize YES Kari Endicott 05 MIN. Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting July 7, 2026 E. Introduction of Ordinance No. 4544 Granting a Non-Exclusive 10-year Franchise with Level 3 Communications, LLC YES Christina Schuck 05 MIN. Public Works–Councilmember Troutner, Subject Matte …
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Pending Approval Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes July 7, 2026 Date: July 7, 2026 Time: 4:00 p.m. Place: Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER Council President Pro Tem, Bill Boyce called the meeting to order. 2. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Satwinder Kaur Council President Excused Bill Boyce Councilmember Present John Boyd Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present Sharn Shoker Councilmember Present Toni Troutner Councilmember Present 3. AGENDA APPROVAL A. I move to approve the agenda as presented. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember SECONDER: John Boyd, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Boyd, Larimer, Michaud, Shoker, Troutner 4. DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS 1. Approval of Minutes YES i. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - Jun 16, 2026 4:00 PM Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting Minutes July 7, 2026 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 7 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember SECONDER: Sharn Shoker, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Boyd, Larimer, Michaud, Shoker, Troutner 2. Payment of Bills - Approve MOTION: I move to approve the payment of bills. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/4/2026 5:00 PM MOVER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember SECONDER: …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. — I move to approve the agenda as presented.
6 yea
Bill Boyce yea · John Boyd yea · Marli Larimer yea · Zandria Michaud yea · Sharn Shoker yea · Toni Troutner yea
i. — Minutes of Jun 16, 2026 4:00 PM
6 yea
Bill Boyce yea · John Boyd yea · Marli Larimer yea · Zandria Michaud yea · Sharn Shoker yea · Toni Troutner yea
Tue Jul 7, 2026

City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting

Kent City Council to consider franchise agreements and flood mitigation projects

The City Council will meet to discuss several consent calendar items, including infrastructure repairs and business franchises. The agenda also includes reports from the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer regarding city operations.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar, collective bargaining, and settlement agreements

The Kent City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included adopting a 10-year franchise for Forged Fiber 37, LLC, authorizing a police recruiting incentive MOU, and authorizing a flood hazard mitigation settlement. The council also unanimously approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 117 and a $463,153 settlement with Old Republic Surety. No public hearings were held, and the council discussed but did not vote on the 2027 state legislative agenda.

Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
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KENT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, July 7, 2026 7:00 PM Chambers A live broadcast is available on Kent TV21, www.facebook.com/CityofKent, and www.youtube.com/user/KentTV21 To listen to this meeting, dial 253-215-8782 or 253-205-0468 Enter Meeting ID: 89676017483 Join the meeting Mayor Dana Ralph Council President Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Bill Boyce Councilmember Zandria Michaud Councilmember John Boyd Councilmember Sharn Shoker Councilmember Marli Larimer Councilmember Toni Troutner ************************************************************** COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA - 7 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA APPROVAL Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff. 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition i. Employee of the Month ii. Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month iii. Proclamation for National Night Out B. Community Events 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF A. Mayor Ralph's Report B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report C. Councilmembers' Reports 6. PUBLIC HEARING City Council Meeting City Council Regular Meeting July 7, 2026 7. PUBLIC COMMENT The Public Comment period is your opportunity to speak to the Council and Mayor on issues that relate to the city of Kent or to agenda items Council will consider. This is not an open public forum and comments that do not relate to the business of the city of Kent are not permitted. Additionally, the state of Washington strictly prohibits people …
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Pending Approval Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 7, 2026 Date: July 7, 2026 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order. 2. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Dana Ralph Mayor Present Satwinder Kaur Council President Excused Bill Boyce Councilmember Present John Boyd Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Present Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present Sharn Shoker Councilmember Present Toni Troutner Councilmember Present 3. AGENDA APPROVAL No changes were made to the agenda. A. I move to approve the agenda as presented. RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember SECONDER: John Boyd, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Boyd, Larimer, Michaud, Shoker, Troutner 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition i. Employee of the Month Mayor Ralph recognized Corrections Sergeant, Chris Ward as the City's July Employee of the Month and expressed appreciation of Ward's 30 years of service to the City. ii. Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month Mayor Ralph presented the Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month to Parks Director Julie Parascondola. Kent City Council City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 7, 2026 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 8 Parascondola expressed words of appreciation of the Proclamation and of the work of the Parks employees supporting the parks programs. iii. Proclamation for National N …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. — I move to approve the agenda as presented.
6 yea
Bill Boyce yea · John Boyd yea · Marli Larimer yea · Zandria Michaud yea · Sharn Shoker yea · Toni Troutner yea
8. — Consent Calendar
6 yea
Bill Boyce yea · John Boyd yea · Marli Larimer yea · Zandria Michaud yea · Sharn Shoker yea · Toni Troutner yea
i. — Minutes of Jun 16, 2026 5:15 PM
6 yea
Bill Boyce yea · John Boyd yea · Marli Larimer yea · Zandria Michaud yea · Sharn Shoker yea · Toni Troutner yea
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6 yea
Bill Boyce yea · John Boyd yea · Marli Larimer yea · Zandria Michaud yea · Sharn Shoker yea · Toni Troutner yea
Mon Jun 29, 2026

Bicycle Advisory Board - Bicycle Advisory Board - Regular Meeting

Bicycle Advisory Board meeting on June 29, 2026

The Bicycle Advisory Board will meet to review the May 2026 meeting minutes and discuss various bicycle-related topics. Discussion items include bike rack locations, safety campaigns, and e-bike/e-vehicle next steps.

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✓ Decided: Bicycle Advisory Board cancels safety campaign and tables bike rack plans

The Board decided to end efforts on the safety campaign and dropped the item regarding bike rack locations. Members agreed to meet in July to finalize a recommendation for the Mayor's 'Week Without Driving' proclamation but will cancel the August meeting.

Centennial North and South, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, WA 98032
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For additional information please contact Erik Preston at 253 -856-5596 or via email at EPreston@KentWA.gov. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office in advance at 253-856-5725. For TDD relay service, call the Washington Telecommunications Relay Service 7-1-1. Bicycle Advisory Board Agenda Monday, June 29, 2026 5:45 PM Centennial North & South Conference Room (105 & 107) Centennial Center - 400 W Gowe St Join the meeting now Or call in (audio only) 1-872-239-8456 Phone Conference ID: 152 888 050# Board Members (Daniel Schirmer) (Maria Castro) (Miguel Ibarra) (Prem Subedi) Gordon Dona Tim Irwin Aaron Dent Connie Stolpp Baron You Wendy Graves Thom Bader () indicates board appointment pending Item Description Action Speaker Time 1 Call to Order -- Graves 5:45 2 Roll Call -- Preston 5:46 3 Changes to the Agenda -- Graves 5:47 4 May 2026 Meeting - Minutes Approval Yes Graves 5:48 5 Summer Meeting Schedule No Graves 5:49 6 Bike Rack Locations No Graves 5:55 7 Safety Campaign Discussion No Graves 6:20 8 E-bike/E-vehicle next steps No Graves 6:35 9 Festival & Events Sub-Committee Report No Graves 6:45 10 Bicycle Infrastructure Sub-Committee Report No Graves 6:50 11 Communications No Preston 6:55 12 Notice of upcoming meetings No Preston 6:57 13 Items for the next meeting No Graves 6:58 14 Adjournment -- Graves 7:00 Upcoming Meeting Dates: July 27, August 31, and September 28, 2026
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Page 1 of 5 Kent Bicycle Advisory Board Meeting June 29, 2026 1 Minutes Held In-Person 2 3 APPROVED – July 27, 2026 4 5 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: (6) Gordon Dona, Tim Irwin, Connie Stolpp, Baron You 6 (remote), Wendy Graves, Thom Bader. 7 8 BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: (1) Aaron Dent. 9 10 CITY STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: (2) Erik Preston, Rob Brown. 11 12 Guests: Daniel Schirmer, Maria Castro (remote), Miguel Ibarra, Prem Subedi (remote), 13 Chad Bieren 14 15 1. Call-to-Order - Graves 16 The meeting was called to order at 5:46 pm with Chair Graves presiding. 17 18 2. Roll Call - Preston 19 6 of 7 members present, 2 staff, and 5 guests. 20 21 3. Changes to the Agenda – Graves 22 No changes to the agenda 23 24 4. May 2026 Meeting – Minutes Approval - Graves 25 Thom moves, Tim seconds. Board approved 7 – 0. 26 27 5. Summer Meeting Schedule – Graves 28 Some Boards take the summer off. Does KBAB want to hold both the July and August 29 meetings? 30 31 Discussion: 32 Connie – Is there anything pressing? 33 Wendy – There is some grant money that needs to be spent. Need to spend it by the 34 end of the summer. 35 Erik will find out how much and when it needs to be spent 36 Erik – Funds are planned for the bike racks and safety campaign. They need to be spent 37 before September. 38 Tim – Meetings also depends on when new members are appointed. They need a 39 meeting to attend. 40 Erik –Appointments should be made in July. They could be appointe …
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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 125 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$7.6BTHE BOEING COMPANY
Department of Defense
$5.7BTHE BOEING COMPANY
Department of Defense · P-8A LRIP I LONG LEAD MATERIAL
$33.5MBLUE ORIGIN FEDERATION, LLC
National Aeronautics and Space Administr · THIS HLS EFFORT FURTHER DEVELOPS SUSTAINING LUNAR LANDER CONCEPT DEVEL
$8.9MLASERMOTIVE, INC.
Department of Defense · OPTIX
$7.3MLASERMOTIVE, INC.
Department of Defense · IGF::CL::IGF OPTICAL POWER TRANSMISSION INVESTIGATION, CHARACTERIZATIO
$7.1MVET FIRST CONSTRUCTORS, LLC
Department of Agriculture · AIR HANDLER UNIT REPLACEMENT - FOUR UNITS
$5.3MBLUE ORIGIN WASHINGTON, LLC
National Aeronautics and Space Administr · BLUE ORIGIN SHALL DEVELOP A FULL-SCALE HYDROGEN LIQUEFACTION SYSTEM FO
$5.0MSTOKE SPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Department of Defense · NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH (NSSL) PHASE 3 LANE 1 LAUNCH SERVICES P
$4.8MPACIFIC PROPELLER INTERNATIONAL LLC
Department of Defense · BLADE ASSEMBLY
$4.4MSPEES LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · AE EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES, WEST HAVEN, CT

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (King County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-14,936 people (-$2.20B net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)8 ({&quot;Flood&quot;: 17, &quot;Severe Storm&quot;: 11, &quot;Earthquake&quot;: 2, &quot;Biologic · last Tue Apr 7, 2026)
Traffic fatalities19 (9 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments70,376 (1,305,947 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,671/mo (2,150 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy13.3% (low numeracy 19% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

3,869
Recorded votes
$291.2M
Annual budget
$126.1M
Debt outstanding
117
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$291.2M
Spending$244.2M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$126.1M
Debt-to-revenue0.43×
Debt-load index35 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.477
All kids
0.453
Black kids
0.347

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geocoded land-use decisions
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