🌙 Happy Ramadan!
Happy Friday, Kent!
I want to wish a happy and blessed Ramadan to all of those in our community who celebrate! We had no council or committee meetings this week but have three coming up next week.
Hope you enjoy this week's update and have a fantastic weekend!
Dana Ralph, Mayor
🥇 2021 Employee of the Year
Congratulations to Janene Johnstone, our Probation Supervisor at the Kent Municipal Court, for winning the City of Kent's 2021 Employee of the Year award!
She shows such dedication to her work, the City and our residents and is a pleasure to work with.
Janene exemplifies everything we strive to be, the values we hold and our collective commitment to serving the Kent community. Thank you for your incredible work!
🏫 Panther Lake Elementary Visit
Last week I had the opportunity to be at Panther Lake Elementary and visit some students who shared their favorite things about Kent with me!
Their class worked on a project relating to space and rockets and how great it is that Kent is really leading the region in this exciting field.
It's so great to be able to visit local students and attend community gatherings safely again!
🎉 Kent History Museum Re-Opening!
I wanted to let you know that the Kent History Museum is having a grand re-opening event hosted by the Greater Kent Historical Society!
📅 Saturday, April 2
🕙 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
📍 855 E Smith St. Kent, WA 98030
There are some new and exciting exhibits, reimagined spaces and lots of fun and interesting things to see. So come on by and I hope to see you there!
🎼 Mayors' Concert For Ukraine
Join me and over 30 other mayors from across King County for a special fundraising concert event with the Seattle Symphony!
While tickets for the event are sold out, the concert will be livestreamed on KONG and KING5.com, and the Seattle Channel and Seattle Symphony Live.
📅 Monday, April 4
🕙 7:30 p.m.
📍 Live on KONG and KING5.com
All donations go to the Seattle Refugee Fund and benefit relief efforts to support the people of Ukraine and refugees in Western Washington.
It's a really important cause and the opportunity to hear some great music, so don't miss out and watch the livestream!
🌲 Kent Parks is Hiring!
Our Parks department is hiring and we want you to join our family here at the City of Kent! Working in Parks means that your talents are dedicated to enriching the lives our our residents.
From working with local youth to maintaining our parks and trails, we have something for you! We're offering walk-in interviews throughout the month of April for select seasonal positions.
To learn more about all available jobs or to apply today, visit MyKentParks.com/Jobs.
♻️ Mini Recycling Event
Our Mini Recycling Events are back! Each spring, summer and fall the City of Kent hosts a free recycling collection event that allows residents to dispose of recyclable items not normally accepted at the curb.
📅 Friday, April 8
🕙 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
📍 LOCATION CHANGE: Kent Swim and Tennis Club
Instead of going to the landfill as trash, all items collected will be reused or recycled. Learn more on our website at KentWA.gov/Recycle.
🌼 Spring Curbside Clean-Up!
It's almost time for our annual Spring Curbside Clean-up! Beginning April 4 through 15, you can place extra yard debris and garbage (limit of 10 units for each) at the curb on your regular waste pickup day for no extra charge!
This is a great way to get rid of some of that stuff that's been piling up really easily and for free. Learn more here.
Garbage
- All extra garbage must be in bags, boxes (3'5" long, 3'5" wide and 3'5" high) or cans (32-gallon or smaller). No loose trash will be accepted.
- Each container must weigh less than 60 pounds or it will not be collected.
- No tires, scrap metal, hazardous waste appliances or furniture will be accepted.
Yard Waste
- Includes leaves, grass, brush, flowers, tree wood, and branches (less than four inches in diameter, and less than four feet in length).
- Food waste may only be included in the contractor provided cart.
- Yard clippings must be separate from garbage. Either bundle or place in cans, boxes, paper or compostable yard waste bags.
- Absolutely no plastic bags are allowed. Bags for yard waste are available at most hardware stores and garden/landscape centers.
- Each bundle, can and bag must weigh less than 60 pounds and be no more than four feet long. Branches must be no more than four inches in diameter. Bundle branches with natural fiber rope or twine.
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