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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Kent public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Constitutional government by the people
2025 Charter Review Commission council action
Citizens United and corporate influence
Local government as the constitutional foundation
Gerrymandering and unlimited money in elections
Statement of Greg Coleridge (Move to Amend)
Economic development strategy
BZ26-009 shed setback variance
Deer overpopulation
KPD kennel volunteer program
Sustainable Kent Awards / food waste bin
Sustainable Kent Awards
Trick-or-treating timing
Gas-powered leaf blower noise
Sustainability Committee appointment
KSU Flashes First street closure
Kent State University Flock cameras
Gas-powered lawn equipment ban
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Kent from local and regional media.
'There is no ongoing threat to the community': Police give the all clear after sending Saturday morning alert about incident near Stow/Kent border
'There is no ongoing threat to the community': Police give the all clear after sending Saturday morning alert about incident near Stow/Kent border WKYC
Sep 12, 20263 samples test positive for West Nile in Kent
3 samples test positive for West Nile in Kent Spectrum News
Jul 30, 2026City of Kent Strategic Plan
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Jul 2, 2026'No threat to our water system': 3 treated and released after chemical reaction releases chlorine gas in Kent area
'No threat to our water system': 3 treated and released after chemical reaction releases chlorine gas in Kent area WKYC
Jun 3, 2026Kent latest city to tap the brakes on data centers
Kent latest city to tap the brakes on data centers Akron Beacon Journal
Apr 19, 2026Kent Health Department warns of norovirus in waste water
Kent Health Department warns of norovirus in waste water Spectrum News
Feb 19, 2026Meet the 4 candidates for Kent City School Board in November election
Meet the 4 candidates for Kent City School Board in November election Akron Beacon Journal
Oct 8, 2025'He was our friend.' Jerry Fiala, longtime mayor of Kent, dies
'He was our friend.' Jerry Fiala, longtime mayor of Kent, dies Akron Beacon Journal
Oct 2, 2025'Godspeed, my friend': Kent mourns death of longtime Mayor Jerry Fiala
'Godspeed, my friend': Kent mourns death of longtime Mayor Jerry Fiala WKYC
Oct 1, 2025Fall General Election FACE2FACE Forum
Fall General Election FACE2FACE Forum League of Women Voters
Sep 12, 2025Public Interest Law Firm Urges Ohio Supreme Court to Strike Down Kent Ban on More Than Two Unrelated People Living Together
Public Interest Law Firm Urges Ohio Supreme Court to Strike Down Kent Ban on More Than Two Unrelated People Living Together The Institute for Justice
Sep 8, 2025EV Charging Stations at City Hall
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Jun 2, 2025