- City of Kent, Washington

Live
- Life in KentLearn about living in the City of Kent, Washington
- Getting AroundFind different ways to travel around the City.
- Getting InvolvedFind out how you can help your City.
- Staying InformedKeep up-to-date with events and information.
- Resident ResourcesHelpful links and information for residents of Kent.
- Calendar of EventsFind upcoming community events on the City of Kent calendar.
Work
- Business ResourceHelpful information for people doing business in Kent.
- Bids/ProcurementInformation for use by vendors to review and download information about City procurement requests.
- City EmploymentThe source for information about jobs in the city.
- Economic DevelopmentWe make doing business easier with better resources, assistance, transportation and more.
- Public WorksCity of Kent Public Works Department
- Permit CenterWe’ve simplified the construction, development application and review processes.
- Doing business in KentLicensing information, proposals, services and resources brought together in one place.
- Starting a Business in KentWe help you get started with licensing information, demographics, service and resources.
- City TaxesInformation regarding City of Kent taxes, including information on the new Business and Occupation tax.
Discover
- About KentInformation about the City of Kent, Washington
- Arts and EntertainmentWhat’s happening in Kent? Here’s your guide to festivals, concerts, arts and more.
- Parks and RecreationWhether indoors or outdoors or gardening or goal tending, you’ll find family fun here.
- Points of InterestPlaces to go and things to do.
- Calendar of EventsFind upcoming community events on the City of Kent calendar.
City Hall
- Kent Community CalendarFind upcoming community events.
- City CouncilCheck the meeting schedule; learn about your City Council members.
- DepartmentsFind the City of Kent departments and services you need.
- City BudgetLearn about the budget process and how your tax dollars are allocated
- Staff DirectoryContact information for city staff
- MapsYour resource for city maps
- Office of the MayorMeet Mayor Suzette Cooke
- Other public agenciesCity, county and state agencies, including the library and Puget Sound Regional Council
- Permit CenterWe’ve simplified the construction, development application and review process
- Public recordsMake a public records request
- Utility BillingPay your utility bill or find utilities information
- Public NoticesCouncil meetings, ordinance changes, RFP's, etc.

Parks Citizen Committee:

Dawn Colston
Jim Shaffer
Paul Seim
Holly Seim
Michelle McDowell
Mike Carney
Brenda Fincher
Wayne Jensen
Mike Price
Suzanne Smith
Judy Woods
Dave Lutes
Mike Miller
Mark Prothero

Transportation Citizen Committee:

Ken Sharp – Minuteman Press
Doug Scharnhorst – Attorney, Kent Resident
Tom Sharp – Land Developer
Mel Roberts – Kent Bicycle Advisory Board
Brad Bell – Business Owner/Associate Lead
Mike Miller – Valley Bank President/Lead
Alan Lobdell
Bruce Malcom – North Park Neighborhood, VP
Joe Heltzel – The Lakes at Kent, Neighborhood
Debbie Morfeld – West Hill Resident
Scott Foreman – Veolia Transportation
John McAllister – KC Search & Rescue
Suzanne Smith – West Hill Resident & Former Federal Way School Board Member
Michael Munch – West Hill Resident
Tim Lash – Kent School District/ Transportation
Michael Johnson – Mill Creek NeighborhoodTreasurer
Chuck Monroe – Cyclist

Related Links

Washington Secretary of State

King County Elections Office

Public Disclosure Commission

Citizen Committees

Proposition 1 Printable Flyer

Prop1COVER

Frequently Asked Questions

To request a public presentation or for specific questions, please contact:

Jeff Watling, Director

JWatling@KentWa.gov

Parks & Community Services

253-856-5100

Tim LaPorte, Director

TLaPorte@KentWa.gov

Public Works

253-856-5500