City Council - Regular Meeting

The Kent City Council held a public hearing on a six-month moratorium on new or expanded jail, correctional, or other detention facilities, with numerous community members speaking in favor of extending or making the moratorium permanent. The council also recognized the April Employee of the Month and issued several proclamations, including for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Vaisakhi and Khalsa Day, and Black Wellness Week. Additionally, the council approved several bids for asphalt grinding, crack sealing, pavement preservation, and pedestrian hybrid beacon projects.