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Mayor's Update



September 27, 2024




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Mayor's Proposed 2025-26 Biennial Budget

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budget

Happy Friday, Kent!

On Monday, I had the pleasure of presenting my 2025-2026 Biennial Budget proposal to the Kent City Council.

Our job as city leaders is to be fiscally responsible, anticipate future challenges, and move our city forward.

After working with our department directors, staff, and finance team, I believe this budget proposal accomplishes all of these obligations.

The council will spend the next several weeks going through the proposal and have the opportunity to make suggestions and changes and will vote on the final passage of the budget in November. 

As always, this week's newsletter is packed with a lot of great information, so I hope you enjoy it and have a great weekend.

Dana Ralph, Kent Mayor

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gathering table

A beautiful thing jhappened at Hillside Church this weekend.

It is called The Longest Table.

People bring food that represents their culture to share with all in attendance.

Over 300 people from at least 27 countries sharing food, fellowship, music - all smiling and sharing their stories. What am amazing gathering.



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The 509 extension has been in the making for decades. When finished it will connect with Veterans Drive - completing an important freight corridor.

This week, WSDOT welcomed representatives from the community, government and industry partners onto the site of the future SR 509 Expressway, where we commemorated the beginning of the end of this long-planned and awaited connection between I-5 and SR 509 resulting in enhanced mobility for the Puget Sound region.

509 extention

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drinks

Earlier this week, we had the last Drinks in the Driveway of the season at Nature Trails Townhomes. 

We talked about traffic and public safety and the budget proposed to city council.

I'm sad to see the season end! 



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On Wednesday, we raised the Seattle Thunderbirds flag at Kent City Hall with Head Coach Matt O'Dette, Cool Bird, and the team next week!

There's a lot of excitement heading into their home opener on September 28 at accesso ShoWare Center.

thunderbirds pic

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monster weekend

Washington State Department of Transportation is warning drivers about their biggest weekend of construction closures for the region this weekend. There will be extended closures of State Route 167 and Southbound I-5 through Fife. *Read more about the closures starting tonight right here!  [ https://wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*



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Fire Prevention Event

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fire event

Join Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority tomorrow for fire safety and prevention education. Space is limited, so it's first come, first seated. 

*For more information, click here! [ https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/66b0fa42aefc8df4a11a050f?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

*?? *Tomorrow, September 28
⌚ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
?? Kent Library

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green Kent volunteers

Last weekend was the Green Kent Work Party at Clark Lake Park!

Council President Kaur joined a group of dedicated volunteers who worked to help maintain an area where Earth Day volunteers from earlier this year planted fresh shrubs and native plants.

Thank you to all who participated. Your contributions made a huge impact on this beloved park and our community!

To learn more about the Green Kent program or to sign up as a volunteer for a future event, visit  MyKentParks.com/GreenKent [ https://www.kentwa.gov/departments/kent-parks/volunteering?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]



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team up to clean up

Each spring and fall we host TeamUp2CleanUp: a community-wide day of service to beautify Kent as individuals, schools, businesses, and social groups come together to remove litter at various locations around the city. Make a day of it and join us! 

?? Tomorrow, September 28
⌚ 9 a.m. - Noon
*East Hill*: Kent United Methodist Church (11010 SE 248th St)*
**Downtown*: Kherson Park (307 West Gowe)
*West Hill:* West Hill Plaza (24700 Military Road) or
*Sign up to clean your OWN location! [ https://www.kentwa.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/21314/638435032217800000?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*



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Apply WInterfest

Mark your calendar for the 2024 Winterfest Tree Lighting Festival!

We're currently looking for businesses, clubs, and community organizations to walk (or drive!) in the 2024 Kent Winterfest parade on Saturday, December 7 at Town Square Plaza.

We would love to have your business or organization join in on the fun! Completed applications should be returned to the Kent Lions Club by email, mail, or fax. Applications must be received by November 27.

*EMAIL: *kentlions@gmail.com

*MAIL: *2024 Kent Winterfest Parade Committee, PO Box 5094, Kent, WA 98064



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Coffee and Conversation

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Coffee and Convo

Come join me for another Coffee and Conversation event at Cutters Point Coffee next month. Bring your questions, concerns or compliments!

?? Wednesday, October 2                        
?? 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.                                        
 ?? Cutters Point Coffee (25246 Pacific Hwy S)

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509 online open house

WSDOT is hosting an online open house, giving an in-depth look at the State Route 509 construction projects that will transform the roadways in SeaTac, Burien, Kent, and Des Moines.

*This resource is available until October 25 and provides comprehensive plans, visuals, and the opportunity to share feedback or ask questions. [ https://engage.wsdot.wa.gov/sr-509-expressway/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFQFOJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUqO3e256xmUCB9UoWhu-h2vIDmepWSR_fgoR0xQRsIeHkVb4lo6Fvck8g_aem_Nd6GGo_jjOiD64Y9j_v7aQ&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] *

The open house is designed to highlight the impacts on each community, so Kent residents can easily find the information that matters most to them.



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RASKC

We all know how quickly pets can escape through an open door or gate no matter how hard we try to keep them safe. 

A RASKC pet license helps by providing identification protecting pets 24/7 should they get lost.  It also helps fund our pet adoption center and field services in your community. 

*Get your pet license here! [ http://kingcounty.gov/depts/regional-animal-services/license-your-pet/purchase-renew-license.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*



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LUPB2 [ https://www.kentwa.gov/government/boards-commissions?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

Applications are now being accepted for the Land Use and Planning Board! This board holds public hearings on city codes and ordinances, comprehensive plan updates, and matters typically associated with long range planning.

They advise the mayor and council on policy relating to land use decisions. *Learn more and apply online. [ https://www.kentwa.gov/government/boards-commissions?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*



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During the holiday’s many of us sit down to share a warm Thanksgiving meal with our families and friends while hundreds of families in our community stand in lines in the hopes of getting food from the Kent Food Bank. 

Local businesses and communities of faith are working together to collect food and money to meet holiday needs of the Kent Foodbank.

TorkList Central and Kent United Methodist Church are holding the 12th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge to help out those in need. *Here's the link if you would like to help!  [ https://torkliftcentral.com/turkey-challenge/2024-kent-turkey-challenge?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

food bank

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Now Hiring HR Director

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HR [ https://karrasconsulting.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/hrge_126xxx_HR-Director-Recruitment-Brochure_FINAL.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

The City of Kent is looking to hire a Human Resources Director to lead the city's HR Department. This position plays a key role in the management and development of the city's talented workforce. *Learn more about the position and how to apply here. [ https://karrasconsulting.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/hrge_126xxx_HR-Director-Recruitment-Brochure_FINAL.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

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parks guide

The 2024 Fall Recreation Guides are out now!

Registration for Fall programs are now open. From preschool classes and FREE after school programming, to clubs and outdoor adventures for adults age 50+ and everything in between, our Parks team offers something for everyone in the family!

Browse a digital guide and register online at *MyKentParks.com/Register [ http://mykentparks.com/register?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*



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The King County Library System is holding a free vaccine clinic where you can get your updated Covid-19 vaccine, pediatric influenza and routine childhood immunizations will be provided by GO-VAX Kids.

Uninsured adults needing seasonal vaccines are also invited.

?? Sunday, October 6
?? 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
?? Kent Library

""Ages 6 months and older.""

"Registration is recommended, but not required. Walk-ins welcome as space allows."

*For more information visit https://govaxkids.com [ https://govaxkids.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*/

vaccine clinic

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uplands

The Kent Parks team is planning for an exciting project that includes adding a Spray Park at Uplands Playfields!

Through the initial engagement process, we gathered input from residents and developed some preliminary designs.

We now want to know what you, our residents, like about each design or which design is your favorite! *Provide your feedback for the Uplands Playfields & Spray Park project online at EngageKentParks.com. [ https://engage.kentwa.gov/hub-page/engage-kent-parks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*



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2024-25 Spotlight Series 

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spotlight series

Our incredible Spotlight Series is underway! 

Join us on Saturday, October 5 at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center for "Some Enchanted Evening".

Led by Emmy-nominated crooner Benny Benack III and social media sensation Stella Katherine Cole, Some Enchanted Evening leads audiences on a jazz-inspired journey through Broadway’s greatest hits from the Golden Age of yesterday to the freshest hits of today. 

The Spotlight Series brings the best entertainment to local stages here in Kent. Tickets are now on sale for all shows. Read more about the performers, see ticket prices, and purchase tickets online at *KentWA.gov/SpotlightSeries. [ http://kentwa.gov/SpotlightSeries?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

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parks commission

If you are looking to get more involved with the community, apply to join the City of Kent Parks & Recreation Commission! Learn more and apply online at *KentWA.gov/BoardsAndCommissions [ https://www.kentwa.gov/government/boards-commissions?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*.



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Pickleball

Our Parks team is offering a new, drop-in pickleball class for beginners! The program is open to all ages. Come and learn how to play the game that’s taking the nation by storm. No registration is required!

Classes are held Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8-9 a.m. at the Kent Commons Community Center through October 9.



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Cider and Ale Trail 

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cider and ale trail

The Kent Cider & Ale Trail promises delicious brews and new discoveries! Explore historic downtown Kent with a map of tasting locations. Each local business is hosting a brewery, cidery, or distillery offering tastes of their best brews.

Buy your ticket soon! The first 100 people to buy tickets will be entered to win a gift card for a downtown business.

*Get your tickets here! [ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cider-ale-trail-tickets-965358552417?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0KVmtrw4YGxodO5hELKq5odcyeXVUDNzzcGkGlNBr9TIEcuoa81KAQCLY_aem_505iGBchXMvX119m65WGLQ&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

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king county

King County, and counties across the country, are facing behavioral health challenges including growing need for mental health and substance use care, a workforce shortage, and an overdose crisis, impacting residents all across the county, especially children and youth. 

King County recently released a new online survey to learn how the behavioral health system can better serve communities.* Learn more and take the survey here. [ https://dchsblog.com/2024/08/20/king-county-behavioral-health-survey-open-now-available-in-21-languages/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

King County is also hosting in-person listening sessions all across King County. What community members share at these listening sessions will help King County to prioritize how we invest in a system for mental health and substance use care that serves our communities.

Light snacks will be served, and gift cards will be provided as compensation to those who attend. Spanish and ASL interpretation will be available.

*_See dates and locations for the listening sessions, sign up and more here. [ https://dchsblog.com/2024/08/28/whats-working-whats-not-and-how-can-we-improve-mental-health-and-substance-use-care-share-your-voice-at-behavioral-health-listening-sessions-in-all-9-king-county-council-districts/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]_*



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Be sure to check out the *Carpinito Brothers Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze [ https://www.carpinito.com/pumpkin-patch-and-corn-maze?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]* with friends and family this October!

Last year it was named *one of the best [ https://www.king5.com/article/features/carpinito-farms-kent-named-one-of-the-best-pumpkin-patches-in-the-country-yelp/281-e4a6581f-67bf-44b5-90a3-958503b9e0af?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]* pumpkin patches in the country by Yelp. The farm has been operating in the Kent valley for more than 50 years!


carpinitos

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Coca-Cola Scholarship program

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coke scholar program

Coca-Cola is looking for 150 incredible high school seniors to join their class of Coca-Cola Scholars! *Here's more information on how to apply. [ https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*

This is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.

The foundation has provided over 6,750 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $81 million in educational support.

150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. "*The deadline to apply is **September 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM EST*"

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kentnow

Don't forget to check out this week's KentNOW podcast! 
This week, Josh, Kyle and Tracy talk to our Race and Equity Coordinator Maria Tizoc about Welcoming Week, and Deputy Public Works Director Kelly Peterson who provides an update on the Green River Bridge project.

Listen to new and previous episodes 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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