Archive for December, 2011

Short Survey Toward a More Walkable and Bikeable Kent

Posted 23 December 2011 | By | Categories: News and Events | No Comments

Short Survey Toward a More Walkable and Bikeable Kent Hello, There is still time until Saturday, December 31 to fill out a short survey toward a more walkable and bikeable Kent.  Please share this with your neighbors.   Follow the link: http://letsgokent.com/   Have a safe and happy holiday.   Thank you for your participation [...]

Kent Council adopts Transportation Improvement Program

Posted 15 December 2011 | By | Categories: News and Events | No Comments

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michelle Wilmot, City of Kent, Community & Public Affairs 253-856-5709 mwilmot@kentwa.gov   Kent Council adopts Transportation Improvement Program   KENT, Wash. – December 14, 2011 – At its meeting last night, the Kent City Council adopted the city’s six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for 2012 to 2017.   The TIP [...]

Kent City Council adopts 2012 budget

Posted 14 December 2011 | By | Categories: News and Events | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michelle Wilmot, Community & Public Affairs 253-856-5709 mwilmot@kentwa.gov   Kent City Council adopts 2012 budget Cuts, revenue increases allow preservation of essential services   KENT, Wash. – December 14, 2011 – The Kent City Council approved the city’s 2012 budget Tuesday night by a 4 – 2 margin.   While “no” [...]

NORAD Stands Ready To Track Santa’s Flight

Posted 08 December 2011 | By | Categories: News and Events | No Comments

Adds Smart Phone Apps To Follow The Jolly Old Elf On The Go The North American Aerospace Defense Command is getting ready for it’s annual track of Santa’s yuletide journey. The NORAD Tracks Santa website went live December 1, featuring a countdown calendar, a kid’s countdown village complete with holiday games and activities that change [...]

City of Kent – Scene eNewsletter

Posted 05 December 2011 | By | Categories: News and Events | No Comments

In this Issue Snow & Ice Response Plan Kent Downtown Carousel Holiday Recycling Tips Gearing Up So You Don’t Spin Your Wheels Mayor Suzette Cooke “While Mother Nature hasn’t yet surprised us with winter snow, we make every effort to reduce the safety threat due to snow and ice on our 556 lane-miles of roadway. [...]