Mayor Dana Ralph said she toured the Boeing plant in Renton with the mayors of Everett and Renton and used the visit to discuss workforce growth and safety practices. "Had an opportunity last week along with the mayor of Everett, Cassie Franklin, and the mayor of Renton, Armando Pavoni, to tour the Renton Boeing plant," Ralph said.

Ralph noted Boeing’s significance to the region’s economy and to Kent residents, and she said Kent has Boeing facilities that assemble engines for commercial airliners. She said discussions during the visit included safety and workforce growth and expressed thanks for Boeing’s regional investment.

Why it matters: Boeing is a major regional employer; connections between the company and local governments can affect workforce development and local economic planning.

What was not said: The mayor did not announce new contracts, incentives, local hiring commitments or details about specific safety changes. No formal agreements or votes were mentioned during the update.

Context: Ralph framed the trip as an informational visit to see production and to talk about Boeing’s safety work and recruitment and retention of workers. She thanked Boeing for its investment in Kent.