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Kent swears in mayor and council members, elects council president and assigns committees
Kent City Council · January 7, 2026
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Summary
At its first 2026 meeting the Kent City Council held swearing-in ceremonies for the mayor and three council members, elected a council president to a two‑year term and announced committee and liaison assignments for the coming year.
The Kent City Council opened its first 2026 meeting with ceremonial business, swearing in the mayor and three council members and electing a council president.
Mayor Dana Ralph took the oath of office administered by Presiding Judge Franz for a four‑year term. The mayor told the council she is "committed to…
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