220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent WA 98032 - (253) 856-5200

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Kent City Council Member
Dana Ralph

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Kent City Council
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Office: 253-856-5712

Cell: 253-332-0760
Email: dralph@kentwa.gov 

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Dana Ralph brings eight years of community service to her role as a city council member. 

 

Prior to her election in 2011, Dana served on Kent’s Land Use and Planning Board, most recently as Chair, where she helped to shape the course of Kent’s land use, economic development, natural resources and the sense of place to pass on to future generations. 

 

“As a Boardmember, I’ve appreciated the opportunity to engage residents and hear their hopes for our city,” said Dana.  “I believe this experience will be extremely beneficial as a councilmember.” 

 

Dana has also served as Chair of the Kent Arts Commission.  An advocate for performing, visual and literary arts, Dana believes the arts enrich the quality of life in Kent. 

 

She is also serving on the Parks and Human Services Committee, Public Works Committee and Public Safety. She also represents the City at Sound Cities Association by serving on the Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee.   

 

A lifelong Kent resident and graduate of Kent-Meridian High School, Dana has owned and operated a medical billing company for the past 15 years. 

 

She and her husband, Shawn, are the proud parents of two sons, Kyle and Derek. They live on the Kent’s East Hill. 

 

In her free time, Dana enjoys camping and martial arts.  In fact, Dana recently earned a First Degree Black Belt!  

 

Term expires: December 31, 2015

City Council

The seven-member City Council is the legislative forum for the City of Kent. The Council is responsible for approving financial expenditures and adopting the city budget as well as establishing policies and regulations in order to guide Kent’s future. 

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