Kent Reporter, Boeing retiree John Boyd aims for Kent City Council position

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Said, "I will work to ensure that our city budget is balanced and that we are investing in the right areas to support Kent's community."

Plans to attract new business in order to grow the city in the upcoming years.

-  Said, "I will work to ensure that our city budget is balanced and that we are investing in the right areas to support Kent's community."
- Plans to attract new business in order to grow the city in the upcoming years.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Wants more access to affordable housing as "a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of homelessness and provides meaningful support to those who are struggling."

- Wants more access to affordable housing as "a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of homelessness and provides meaningful support to those who are struggling."

Housing & Urban Development

Supports balancing city growth with environmental protection.

Said, "I will work to ensure that new development is sustainable and that we preserve the natural beauty of Kent."

- Supports balancing city growth with environmental protection.
- Said, "I will work to ensure that new development is sustainable and that we preserve the natural beauty of Kent."

Environment

Said, "As a city council member, I will prioritize community engagement and make sure that the voices of all Kent residents are heard."

- Said, "As a city council member, I will prioritize community engagement and make sure that the voices of all Kent residents are heard."

Public Services

Said,  "My top priorities will be dealing with homelessness, drug, alcohol and mental health problems."

Supports mandatory treatment to drug offenders as alternative to detainment.

Opposes reduced funding for law enforcement but believes in higher policing standards.

Advocates for increased mental health and addiction services for a safer community.

- Said,  "My top priorities will be dealing with homelessness, drug, alcohol and mental health problems."
- Supports mandatory treatment to drug offenders as alternative to detainment.
- Opposes reduced funding for law enforcement but believes in higher policing standards.
- Advocates for increased mental health and addiction services for a safer community.

Public Safety

John Boyd

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As of July 3, 2023, Cody T. Clark did not have a website or any information online.

Cody T. Clark

Kent Reporter, Small business owner Jamie Lee seeks Kent City Council position

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Wants to rebuild small businesses in order to boost tourism.

- Wants to rebuild small businesses in order to boost tourism.

As of July 3, 2023, Jamie Lee did not have a website or any information online.

Said, "I want to be the voice for fellow small business owners to come to Kent to set up shop."

Wants to develop more parks for youth and future generations.

- Said, "I want to be the voice for fellow small business owners to come to Kent to set up shop."
- Wants to develop more parks for youth and future generations.

Supports implementation of recovery and mental health services to create safer communities.

Said, "I want to bring that compassion for those suffering from addiction and balance it with the accountability and work that must be done to ensure our communities are safe for all."

Intends to work with elected officials and law enforcement to increase successful recovery for those in need.

Focuses on the issue of rising drug abuse and homelessness in Kent.

Advocates for greater support of first responders and recovery specialists.

- Supports implementation of recovery and mental health services to create safer communities.
- Said, "I want to bring that compassion for those suffering from addiction and balance it with the accountability and work that must be done to ensure our communities are safe for all."
- Intends to work with elected officials and law enforcement to increase successful recovery for those in need.
- Focuses on the issue of rising drug abuse and homelessness in Kent.
- Advocates for greater support of first responders and recovery specialists.

Jamie Lee

Kent Reporter, Kelly Wiggans-Crawford announces plan to run for Kent City Council

As of July 3, 2023, Kelly Wiggans-Crawford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to increase affordable housing to combat homelessness.

- Wants to increase affordable housing to combat homelessness.

Intends to combat homelessness in order to increase public safety.

- Intends to combat homelessness in order to increase public safety.

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Kelly Wiggans-Crawford

Wants to review and adapt zoning and building regulations "to focus on walkability, beauty, and affordability."

- Wants to review and adapt zoning and building regulations "to focus on walkability, beauty, and affordability."

As of July 3, 2023, Michael Ferguson did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to improve environmental regulations to secure a healthy world for future generations.

- Wants to improve environmental regulations to secure a healthy world for future generations.

Supports maintaining and improving free meal school programs so that "our children can focus on learning so they can be prepared to build their future."

- Supports maintaining and improving free meal school programs so that "our children can focus on learning so they can be prepared to build their future."

As of July 3, 2023, Michael Ferguson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Michael Ferguson

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy, including passing legislation about the police, fire department, parks, libraries, electricity, water, solid waste, and drainage utilities. 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department.
- City council members serve four year terms, and elections are nonpartisan. City council members are either elected to represent specific districts or are elected at-large, meaning that they represent the entire city. 