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Mayor's Update



August 18, 2023




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Kent 101

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kent 101

Happy Friday Kent!

I'm so excited the Fall session of Kent 101 is just a few short weeks away!

We want to have informed residents here in Kent and empower you all with knowledge to connect with us and be a part of what goes on in your city.

This is our free eight-week civics course open to residents that teaches how our local government works and operates.

If you’ve ever wondered who does what around Kent, how construction projects get done or how our Parks department operates, this is a great opportunity for you!

This course is designed to educate, inform and build experience for residents, businesses and students.

Classes begin September 14! *Registration is open, sign up here! [ https://www.kentwa.gov/guides/kent-101?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

Have a great weekend!

Dana Ralph, Kent Mayor

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Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to drop off supplies at Kent Meridian High School gathered by the City of Kent Employee Charity Committee as a part of our annual Back to School Supply Drive! 

Thank you to all of the staff that participated in helping make sure students and teacher have what they need for a successful school year! 

school supply drive

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chinese delgation

Wednesday morning, I hosted a delegation from our sister city, Yangzhou, China as well as a future student ambassador from Kent and our Sister City Liaison.

The friendship between Kent and Yangzhou began in 1993 with each city exchanging commemorative garden pavillions! Kent's pavilion stands proudly as Yangshou Park downtown. 

Located northwest of Shanghai in the Yantze River delta, Yangshou is well known for its fine cusine, lacquer ware, jade carving, beautiful gardens, lakes and canals.



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Join us when we raise the Thunderbirds flag at Kent City Hall with Head Coach Matt O'Dette, Cool Bird, a few of their players!

They had an amazing season last year and there's a lot of excitement heading into their home opener September 30 at accesso ShoWare Center!

?? September 29 
?? 2 p.m.
?? Kent City Hall 

thunderbirds

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National Water Quality Month

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August is National Water Quality Month! 

Our Public Works staff work diligently to provide Kent with clean, safe and reliable water. 

Check out these 2022 stats and our Water Quality Report to lean how we deliver high quality drinking water at *KentWa.gov/Water* [ https://www.kentwa.gov/departments/public-works/water?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].

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*Cruisin' Kent Car Show*

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Kent Car show

The Cruisin' Kent Car Show is back for its 5th year at Kent Station this month! Come on down and bring your family and friends to see cool cars, enjoy lunch, dance to the live DJ and win prizes! 

We are excited to partner with Kent Station for this fun and free event! Don't forget to pick up your 50/50 ticket where the profits will be donated to the Green River College VET fund. *Here's where you can register your car and get all the information! [ https://www.kentstation.com/cruisin-kent-car-show?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
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??  Sunday, August 27
⌚  11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
??    Kent Station

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Cajun Fest 

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Cajun Fest

Get ready to spice up your taste buds and experience the soul of Louisiana in the Pacific Northwest. 

There will be live music and dancing throughout the day, Cajun-themed food trucks, beer/wine garden, vendors/artists, and activities for the kids.  

?? August 19
⌚ 2 - 7 p.m.
?? Kent Burlington Green Park

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Join us for our annual Experience Historical Kent to explore the historic treasures around us and celebrate our history as a community! 

The museum will be hosting the kickoff event with music, food and more. 

All weekend visit local historical sites and dive into the rich history in Kent.

?? Friday August 25
⌚ 4 p.m.

*Here's the schedule for the weekend! [ https://kenthistoricalmuseum.org/ehk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

historical society

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CERT

The next session of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training starts September 21. 

When widespread disasters strike, city workers can be overwhelmed. This course is designed to give people the skills and confidence to safely help themselves and others when help is delayed.

The eight-week program meets 2 different times on Thursday. 1 – 4:30 p.m. or 6 – 9:30 p.m. 

This training provides instruction on disaster preparedness, disaster first aid, triage, fire safety, search and rescue, disaster psychology and team organization.

*Here's where you can sign up. [ https://pugetsoundfire.org/emergency-management/community-emergency-response-team-cert/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*



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Join us for our Fall Litter Cleanup on the East Hill, West Hill and Downtown!

Each spring and fall the City of Kent hosts a litter cleanup event where community members can come out and volunteer to beautify Kent as individuals or in teams at various locations around the city. *
 Learn more and sign-up online! [ https://www.kentwa.gov/departments/public-works/environmental/talking-trash-recycle-and-clean-up-events-for-residents/teamup2cleanup?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

?? Saturday, September 30
⏰ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
?? Kent United Methodist Church, Kherson Park, West Hill Plaza

team up to clean up

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*Kent City Council*

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Here's the recap on what the Kent City Council has been working on! 

councilworkshopops aug

*You can also see the full meeting agendas, minutes and livestream recordings on our website. [ http://kentwa.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

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.

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Kent Farmers Market

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Farmers Market

The Kent Farmers Market is still happening through September 19!

?? Every Saturday 
⏰ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.​
?? 2nd Ave between Smith and Gowe

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The city, in partnership with the *National Development Council [ https://ndconline.org/about-us/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*, has launched a Commercial Affordability grant program. Funding will cover *pre-development costs* for real estate projects that will support ownership or long-term lease *opportunities for small businesses*.

The program will focus on *catalytic projects*, such as mixed income or affordable housing projects in the city’s commuter rail transit areas and redevelopment of vacant or abandoned sites in high density, high need locations. Potential recipients are Kent small businesses or nonprofits, especially those operating in the key service delivery areas of early education, childcare, or food security.

NDC

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*Fall Parks Guide *

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parks guide

Check your mailbox for the new Kent Parks Fall Recreation Guide!

From preschool classes and afterschool programs to clubs and outdoor adventures for Adults 50+ and everything in between, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy! Registration is open now!

*View a digital copy of the guide and sign up for programs online now! [ https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/wakentwt.wsc/splash.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

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volleyball

Registration for the Kent Parks Youth Fall Volleyball program are still open!

Registration is open to all kids in Pre-K to Grade 8.
Pre-K participants must be 3 by August 31, 2023.

There are scholarships are available to qualifying families! You can register at *MyKentParks.com/Register [ http://mykentparks.com/Register?fbclid=IwAR3CFWD05YqRTr79aWdjNX8ukdDZFvbWOmZqdpI6bk3H0Cehg66ovP4iLfo&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*



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Spotlight Series 

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Spotlight series

2023-2024 Spotlight Series brings the best entertainment to local stages here in Kent.

You won’t want to miss out on the amazing line-up we have planned for this season!

*See the incredible line up and buy your tickets here! [ https://www.kentwa.gov/departments/kent-parks/arts/spotlight-series?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

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HIring

We're HIRING! Check out our featured jobs and great opportunities on our hiring page at *Jobs.KentWA.gov*! [ https://jobs.kentwa.gov/jobs?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
?? Communications Intern
?? Youth Soccer Official
??HVAC Maintenance Technician
?? Solid Waste Maintenance Assistant



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KentNow

Don't forget to check out the new episode of the KentNOW podcast!  Tracy, Josh and Kyle talk about our sister cities program, get you caught up on what's happening in Kent, and the search for our next communications intern.  

Listen to new and previous episodes on:
?? Apple Podcasts *apple.co/3J2UMkd [ https://t.co/kiMUAwAMdU?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*
?? Spotify *spoti.fi/3GNCeli [ https://t.co/MccBJhOIlp?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*
?? Amazon Music *amzn.to/3jjaOvU [ https://amzn.to/3jjaOvU?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*



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