City of Kent to throw reception Jan. 7 for recently elected city officials

Published 12:13 pm Monday, December 23, 2013

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke will take the oath of office Jan. 7 for her third term.
Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke will take the oath of office Jan. 7 for her third term.

Residents have the chance to honor and congratulate the city of Kent’s recently re-elected and newly elected city officials at a Welcome Reception from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

The reception will be at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S., and be immediately followed by the administration of the oath of office during the City Council meeting.

Officials taking the oath of office include:

• Mayor Suzette Cooke

• Councilman Dennis Higgins

• Judge Karli Jorgensen, Municipal Court

• Judge Glenn Phillips, Municipal Court

• Councilman-elect Ken Sharp

Councilman-elect Jim Berrios has a prior commitment and will be sworn in at the council’s Jan. 21 meeting.