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Residents urge immediate pothole repairs and more housing supports during public comment
Summary
During public comment at the March 17 council meeting, East Hill resident Gwen Allen Karsten urged immediate repair and clearer timelines for pothole fixes across Kent; other commenters praised outreach groups and urged more shelter and housing options for people experiencing homelessness.
Several residents used the public‑comment portion of the March 17 meeting to press the council on basic services and housing supports.
Gwen Allen Karsten, who identified herself as an East Hill resident, told the council that potholes across Kent have become "unacceptable," are damaging vehicles and pose safety…
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