Kent Chamber of Commerce candidate and networking event | Slide Show

The Kent Chamber of Commerce hosted a speed candidating and networking event July 20 at the Senior Activity Center.

Bill Boyce listens to a question during the Kent Chamber of Commerce speed candidate and networking event July 20.

Bill Boyce listens to a question during the Kent Chamber of Commerce speed candidate and networking event July 20.

The Kent Chamber of Commerce hosted a speed candidating and networking event July 20 at the Senior Activity Center.

The candidates rotated between tables allowing time for each group to ask questions.

The candidates running for Kent City Council are:

Council Position No. 1

Deborah Ranniger

Bailey Stober

Council Position No. 3

Les Thomas

Nancy Skorupa

Jim Bennett

Council Position No. 5

Charles Lambert

Gwen Allen

Debbie Raplee

Bill Boyce

Council Position No. 7

Dana Ralph

Michael S. Sealfon

Suzanne Smith


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