Kent City Council Sworn-In
Happy Friday, Kent!
On Tuesday night, we welcomed new and returning councilmembers John Boyd, Bill Boyce, Marli Larimer and Zandria Michaud.
They will serve four-year terms. The council also elected Satwinder Kaur as the new Kent City Council President, who announced the committee assignments for the year.
I'm looking forward to working together to achieve great things for our community!
There are only two Kent Spotlight Series concerts left. Find out more about the next one below! Hope you enjoy the update and have a great weekend.
Dana Ralph, Kent Mayor
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Happy Lunar New Year! This is one of the most important celebrations of the year among East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese (Chūnjié), Vietnamese (Tết) and Korean (Seollal) communities.
May the new year bring you new possibilities, new horizons, and new joy!
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Catch the T-birds game tonight against the Vancouver Giants at 7:05 p.m. at accesso ShoWare Center!
Go Birds!
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Congratulations to the Kentlake Cheer Team! 3A Game Day Small CHAMPIONS at the State meet. Falcon Proud! |
State of the City
We hope you will join us for the State of the City address Thursday, March 21 at Kent-Meridian High School. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. address starts at 7 p.m.
We have so much to celebrate, and I'm looking forward to sharing stories of our success, what we've accomplished, and what's on the horizon.
Coffee with the Chief
Join Chief Padilla and the Kent Police Department for Coffee with the Chief!
📅 Thursday, February 29
🕕 8 - 10 a.m.
📍 Maggie's on Meeker (307 W. Meeker St)
The KPD staff will also be on hand to answer any questions.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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The Friends of the Kent Library are holding their annual meeting and book sale!
📅 Saturday, February 10
⌚ 11 a.m.
📍 Kent Panther Lake Library (20500 108th Ave SE)
You can find the Friends Book Sale at the Kent Library. Contact FOKLBooks@outlook.com for more information.
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Black History Month
At Tuesday night's Kent City Council meeting, I proclaimed February as Black History Month in the City of Kent! Special thanks to Gwen Allen-Carston, Kent businesswoman and KBAC president for accepting the proclamation.
Black History Month serves as a celebration of the accomplishments, contributions, and culture of Black Americans throughout the history of our nation.
It's a time to recognize that across the generations, countless Black Americans have demonstrated profound moral courage and resilience to help shape this country for the better.
We must continually celebrate these accomplishments and carry on that legacy while advancing the cause of civil rights, dignity, opportunity, and inclusion, which strengthens our families and communities.
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At Tuesday night's Kent city council meeting, our Conservation Coordinator Tony Donati recognized 2023 adopt a street/spot volunteers.
This is a year-round partnership between the city and neighborhood groups, businesses, and residents to help reduce litter and keep Kent's public spaces clean and beautiful.
With over 320 miles of streets and sidewalks, community partners are needed to pitch in to pick up!
We appreciate the efforts of the community to keep spaces clean in the interest of public health and wellness.
Click here if you want to participate in our program!
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Kent City Council Recap
Here's the recap on what the Kent City Council has been working on!
 You can also see the full meeting agendas, minutes and livestream recordings on our website.
As a reminder, the council has switched back to the Committee of the Whole format, so business that was previously discussed at meetings throughout the week is back to being before our regularly scheduled Workshop and council meetings.
Residential Recycling Event
Each year the City of Kent hosts several free recycling collection events that allow residents to dispose of recyclable items not typically accepted at the curb.
Instead of going to the landfill as trash, all collected items will be reused or recycled! Join us for our next free recycling event on March 2.
Learn what items are being accepted at KentWA.gov/Recycle.
Human Services
The application period for the 2025-26 request for proposals to the 16 city Human Services Funding Collaborative will open on Monday, March 4. There will be two funders workshops on March 5 and 6 for new applicants and those who wish to refresh their memories on the application process. The two workshops will have the same content.
📅Tuesday, March 5,
🕙10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
📍 Redmond City Hall (15670 NE 85th St, Redmond)
register here
📅Wednesday, March 6
🕐1 p.m - 2:30 p.m.
📍 Kent City Hall (220 4th Ave S.)
register here
New program applicants should contact staff at the cities they will be requesting funding from as soon as possible to discuss their proposals. If requesting funds from multiple cities, a single joint meeting can likely be arranged.
Please familiarize yourself with the information and resources found on the application page.
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The Neighborhood Matching Grant Program application is now open!
I'm very excited that our neighborhood program is running at full speed! Our matching grant program is open, and we are accepting applications. This program offers matching funds on a competitive basis to recognized neighborhood councils to develop and implement projects which will enhance the livability of their communities.
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The Greater Kent Historical Society and Museum is hosting a free workshop on Preserving the Cultural and Historical Records of Your Ethnic Community, Organizations, and Families.
📅 Saturday, February 17
🕑 9:30 am – 1 pm.
📍 Kent Commons
Presented by archivists from the University of Washington Libraries, learn how to get started documenting family and community history.
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Cider and Ale Trail
Beer & cider lovers, this one’s for you!
The Kent Downtown Partnership 2024 Cider & Ale Trail is set for Friday, March 8, 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. There will be some of the best beer and cider brewers, and distilleries together for a fantastic night of tasting, live music, dining and shopping in historic downtown Kent. Get your tickets now!
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The KentWorks app lets you access information and improve your neighborhood and community by reporting non-emergency issues to the city.
You can request a service, report a problem and find information about the City of Kent all from your mobile device in just a few taps!
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We're hiring! Check out our featured jobs and find great opportunities on our hiring page at jobs.kentwa.gov
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Centro Rendu Dental Services
Centro Rendu, King County Public Health and Medical Teams International are partnering to host an event for free dental services next tomorrow, February 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more and see if you're eligible by contacting them kcadp@kingcounty.gov or by calling 800-756-5437.
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Do you want to be more involved in your city? Consider joining the Bicycle Advisory Board, which advises our City Council, Mayor and staff on projects, policies and programs that affect bicycling conditions. Learn more on how to get involved here! |
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Who’s joining us for Kent Kids’ Arts Day? This crafty event returns to the Kent Commons Community Center on Saturday, March 9.
Come and celebrate with over 12 different hands-on projects lead by professional artists. Get your hands dirty with the hands in wax project or get creative with some favorite traditional projects.
The stage will be going all day with music from local performers, and we will have food trucks on site. Volunteers are needed to help out with hands-on projects. Come on down and have some fun while giving back!
Sign up to volunteer or learn more.
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Spotlight Series
The 2023-2024 Spotlight Series has been amazing far, and it isn’t over yet!
Get your tickets now for the last two shows of the season "Live from Laurel Canyon" and "Trailblazing Women of Country".
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Join us for the inaugural Kent Community Day event at the Kent YMCA!
We are so excited to be partnering with the team at the Y to put on this fun and free event.
Stop by for community swim time, gym activities, bounce houses, and so much more!
📅 Saturday, February 24
⌚ 12 p.m.- 3 p.m.
📍 Kent YMCA
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The Kent Parks ShoWalk program is a free, indoor walking program offering a warm and dry place to walk and stay active during the cold, wet months.
Check out the schedule here!
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Get your furry friends licensed with Regional Animal Services of King County to help get them back to you if they're ever lost!
Your license also helps fund RASKC's life-saving animal shelter work. They reunite lost pets 24/7 and provide shelter pet care 365 days a year.
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Don't forget to check out the KentNOW podcast! This week, we find out more about Business Impact NW and Human Resources Director Holly Harvey Smith talks about jobs in the city. Check out the new season now!
🔊 Apple Podcasts apple.co/3J2UMkd
🔊 Spotify spoti.fi/3GNCeli
🔊 Amazon Music amzn.to/3jjaOvU
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