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Mayor's Update



April 5, 2024




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Arbor Day

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arbor day

Happy Friday, Kent!

I am so excited for our Green Kent program to re-launch tomorrow with our Arbor Day event, hosted by our Parks staff.

Come join staff and volunteers as they plant our ceremonial Arbor Day tree and other native trees and shrubs to celebrate Kent's 23rd year as a Tree City USA!

?? Tomorrow, April 6
⌚ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
?? Riverview Park
?? Green River Trailhead at Riverview Park (900 block of Hawley Rd, Kent)

Community members of all ages are welcome to volunteer and work to help keep our parks and natural areas healthy and thriving. Registration is open!

There's still time to register for tomorrow at: *MyKentParks.com/VolunteerEvents [ http://mykentparks.com/VolunteerEvents?fbclid=IwAR2dX3n5RsYmJmrnQXxzd7ryEhSJv8xQLAiWqtCW02OiZwOmkxieN_XAnB4_aem_AWVuC_fw86IG_wfCGAW-a3r06R3xnsvwnfvVuqgMocRbXbbiFkIWU63BfB2zH6v4sSzva1ooJq_M5uOKuUGGw6Av&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

As always, there's so much happening around the city and I'm excited to share this week's updates with you. I hope you enjoy and have a wonderful weekend!

Dana Ralph, Kent Mayor

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We had such beautiful weather to deliver the Easter Bunny to Kent Station on Saturday. He was there to drop eggs off, grab a few pictures and hug the kiddos for the annual egg hunt. I loved seeing so many families out to this great community event to enjoy themselves and celebrate. 

easter bunny

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sexual assult awareness month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Kent. Tuesday night, CEO of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center Kate Krug was at our council meeting to accept the proclamation.

This observance calls attention to the impact of sexual violence and educates communities. In Washington, 45% of women and 22% of men report having experienced sexual violence in their lifetime.

We can alleviate the trauma of sexual violence by ensuring supportive resources are available to victims and stand up against harmful attitudes and behaviors that contribute to sexual violence.



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Tuesday night at the Kent City Council meeting, Vonnie Mayer the Deputy Director of Valley Communications Center accepted the proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week next week. 

The City of Kent recognizes the brave men and women who play a vital role in the protection of our community members, businesses, and visitors. Valley Com has served the public safety communication needs of Kent since 1977.

We pay tribute to our 911 call receivers, dispatchers, support staff and mangers. We honor the contributions they've made to our health, safety and quality of life.

telecommunications

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arbor day

Also on Tuesday night, I presented Margaret Wagner, the city's Natural Resources Coordinator, with a proclamation for Arbor Day—a day dedicated to planting, nurturing, and celebrating trees.



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Thank you to those who donated to the 10th Annual March for Diapers Drive.

The 2413 donated diapers and 2504 wipes will stay here in Kent and go to Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN) & Kent's Pediatric Interim Care Center (PICC)

diaper drive

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coffee and convo

Thank you to all who joined us at Cutters Point Coffee this week for another Coffee and Conversation! 

If you missed this one, you could join us on April 11 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m at Sweet Notes on the East Hill. 



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Drinks in the Driveway 

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Drinks in the Driveway

Dates are filling up fast for Spring and Summer Drinks in the Driveway visits!

Chief Padilla, Public Works Director Chad Bieren and I visit local neighborhoods and councils to discuss issues they are facing and keeping our community safe. We bring the soft drinks; you bring the conversation. 

*If you would like to reserve one of the dates, sign up here! [ https://www.kentwa.gov/guides/neighborhood-program/drinks-in-the-driveway?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#!/ ]*

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Blood banks across the United States are reporting critical shortages, with donor levels lower now than they were before. Let's help patients in our community by making an appointment at the *pop-up blood drive happening at Kent Station. [ https://www.kentstation.com/pop-up-blood-drive?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*


blood drive

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neighborhood

The Neighborhood Matching Grant Program offers matching funds to recognized neighborhood councils to develop and implement projects which will enhance the livability of their communities.

Grants are a 50% match of the total project value, with the other 50% contributed by the neighborhood. 

Projects are selected to receive grants based on specific criteria. All projects will be evaluated by the City's Grant Review Team. *Applications are due on April 17, 2024. [ https://www.kentwa.gov/guides/neighborhood-program/neighborhood-grant-program?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*



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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! 

Kent City Council mtg
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cow

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

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Space for All

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space for all

In partnership with the Kent Community Foundation and the Kent School District, we're thrilled to invite you to our exhilarating, Space for All Weekend!

The weekend begins on National Space Day with a FREE movie showing of ‘A Million Miles Away’ an incredible true story based on retired NASA astronauts’ life; Jose M. Hernandez.

The amazing weekend doesn’t end there; Get ready to launch into a universe where science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) come alive.

Our Space for All STEM Festival is a celebration of diversity and inclusion that’s set to ignite minds and inspire dreams across our community.

I'm so excited to have Jose talk about his journey traveling to space and show us the importance of representation in all fields, especially STEM.

We hope you will join us for this super exciting weekend!

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softball

Registration for Youth Summer Boys Baseball and Girls Fastpitch Softball is open for kids in Grades 3-6.

Deadline to register is May 7!

*Sign up here! [ https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/wakentwt.wsc/search.html?category=YO&module=AR&type=Sport&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*



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Kent Commons Remodel

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Commons

As a reminder, the Kent Commons Community Center is getting a refresh!

The Kent Commons building was originally constructed in 1979 and is due for upgrades and improvements to allow us to continue providing the quality programs and experiences you know and love, while still preserving this City facility.

The project kicked off this week and will be wrapped later this year. Throughout the duration of the project, the building will be open and operating normal hours, but several amenities will be closed during the entirety of construction.

These amenities include racquetball courts, weight room, locker room, main restrooms, and the main entrance/front counter. All building visitors will be asked to enter through the temporary entrance and check in at the temporarily relocated front counter.

Signage and building detours will be in place for all program participants, rental groups, and visitors. Stay tuned for updates throughout the project!

Questions? Please call the Kent Commons at 253-856-5100.  

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Team Up 2 Clean Up

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team up to clean up 3

Each spring and fall, the City of Kent hosts TeamUp2CleanUp: a little cleanup event where community members work to beautify Kent as individuals or in teams at various locations around the city. 

We provide garbage bags and disposal, safety vests and little grabbers. Gloves are recommended and closed shoes are required. 

??Saturday, May 4
??9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Meet our teams at one of the following locations:
??East Hill: Kent United Methodist Church (11010 SE 248th St)
??Downtown: Kherson Park (307 West Gowe)
??West Hill: West Hill Plaza (24700 Military Road)

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Coffee and Conversation 

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coffee and convo

I wanted to invite you to join us at Sweet Notes Cafe for another Coffee and Conversations. Bring your questions, concerns, or compliments!

?? Thursday, April 11                            
?? 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.                                         
 ?? 12966 SE Kent-Kangley Rd

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wastemobile

The King County Wastemobile has released its 2024 schedule! This mobile hazardous waste collection service will be cruising throughout King County most weekends until October, making it easy and safe for you to drop off household hazardous waste for free.

*You can see the full schedule on their website. [ https://kingcountyhazwastewa.gov/en/news-articles/2024-wastemobile-schedule-and-announcement?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*



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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. 
Kent PD will join regional police departments to conduct additional enforcement for distracted drivers.

Distractions are still a factor in 30% of fatal crashes across Washington. It takes all of us to keep our roadways safe. Help us all get from one place to the next safely. On the road, off the phone!


distracted driving

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Business Crime Prevention Summit

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police summit

The Kent Police Neighborhood Response Team will be holding another Business Crime Prevention Summit at the Accesso ShoWare Center.

It's your chance to hear from Kent officers and the Community Education Unit on general safety and crime prevention tips impacting Kent businesses.

There will be a question-and-answer session so you leave with all of the safety and prevention information you can use to prevent crime.

Must be a Kent business owner, manager, or employee.

?? Thursday, April 25
⌚ 9 a.m. - Noon
?? Kent City Hall Chambers

*RSVP required to **swood@kentwa.gov*

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drug take back

The Kent Police Department is partnering with the DEA to collect any unused/expired medications. Medicines that sit in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse.

?? Saturday, April 27
⌚ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
?? Kent Police Department (220 4th Ave S.)

*Here's some information on how to drop off medications and what we can and cannot take. [ https://www.kentwa.gov/departments/police-department/community-education?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

*If you have questions email sjudd@kentwa.gov*



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Target Zero 

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We are developing an action plan to improve transportation safety in Kent, working toward eliminating fatalities and serious injuries due to crashes.

*Please take this brief survey to share your experience on city streets and areas you feel may be unsafe.* [ https://engage.kentwa.gov/kent-target-zero-action-plan?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

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khs mystery night

Join the Greater Kent Historical Society in solving a classic who-done-it mystery at the historic Bereiter House!

Costumes encouraged. Space is limited, and first come first serve.

*Tickets are available for purchase.  [ https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/4Z_1hxr61ihbmeGfVKxYyQ?fbclid=IwAR1vxf0QC-ypEiNWB4VYMU22FTDpBIsLlVBecQbsMZ_U8Luillo8L-xfyIc&t=1710442052&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
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?? Thursday, April 18
?? 6 p.m - 8 p.m.
?? Historic Bereiter House (855 E. Smith St.)



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Parks Spring/Summer Guide 

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Registration Open

Registration for Spring/Summer programming through Kent Parks is now open!

From preschool classes and free summer concerts to youth sports and programs for adults aged 50 and older, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

*If you haven’t received a guide, browse a digital copy to check out upcoming events and all available programs. [ https://online.flipbuilder.com/ixcy/mstl/mobile/index.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

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Kent Green

Green Kent, our hands-on environmental conservation program, is back! Events will be held from April to November at a variety of locations across our Parks system. *Registration is open for all 2024 events. [ https://www.kentwa.gov/departments/kent-parks/volunteering/outdoor-conservation-events?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

Volunteers work to help us keep our parks healthy and thriving, as well as learn valuable information about our natural areas and local environmental conservation efforts. These events provide a great opportunity for them to complete required community service hours!



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We're hiring! Check out our featured jobs and find great opportunities on our hiring page at *jobs.kentwa.gov [ https://jobs.kentwa.gov/jobs?page_number=2&page_size=10&sort_by=headline&sort_order=ASC&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*


jobs of the month

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RASKC

Get your furry friends licensed with *Regional Animal Services of King County [ https://kingcounty.gov/depts/regional-animal-services.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]* 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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The Kent Community Foundation has shared information on social media about an upcoming Emergency Preparedness Fair.

?? Saturday, April 20
⌚10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
??Kent Stake Center (12817 SE 256th St)

Ensuring that you and your loved ones are prepared for emergencies is crucial. You can learn more about preparedness at *KentWA.gov/Prepared [ https://www.kentwa.gov/guides/emergency-preparedness?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]* and *Ready.gov [ https://www.ready.gov/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*.

preparedness

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kentnow

Join Tracy, Josh an Kyle as they update you on the important, fun, and interesting things happening in the City of Kent!

In case you missed it, we have put up the audio version from my State of the City address. 

Listen now on:
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?? 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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