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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Kent public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Gas-powered leaf blowers
City Council has asked the Sustainability Commission to weigh in on gas-powered leaf blowers, which raise concerns about noise and emissions. Any eventual rules could affect landscaping companies and homeowners alike.
Standing Sustainability Committee Proposal
Council weighed creating a dedicated sustainability committee to improve information flow between council and the Sustainability Commission. The motion failed without a second, and members instead asked for quarterly commission updates and better visibility on climate action plan work.
Solar array at 800 Mogadore Road brownfield
A consultant showed the 17.7-acre ABB-owned brownfield could host a 3.5-megawatt solar array, but current law limits sales to the wastewater plant next door — and getting power there means negotiating with CSX. Council voted to back state community-solar bills that could unlock the project.