What is your vision of the future of Kent?

It’s a tumultuous time for the city of Kent, as officials look for ways to increase revenues for the city while simultaneously trying to make the city more business friendly.

  • BY Wire Service
  • Thursday, October 31, 2013 3:42pm
  • Opinion

It’s a tumultuous time for the city of Kent, as officials look for ways to increase revenues for the city while simultaneously trying to make the city more business friendly.

Plans have been put forward to rezone and resection the city into distinct regions, and as budgets tighten it becomes more important than ever to have a cohesive vision for Kent.

So that’s why the Kent Reporter wants to hear from you about what you think Kent should look like in the next five to 10 years. What kinds of businesses and industries should it attract? What kinds of activities and recreation should Kent encourage? What kinds of arts should it support? What is Kent capable of sustaining and how can it achieve that goal?

The Kent Reporter wants to hear your ideas on these topics and would like to start a dialogue about where the city is going. Email your ideas and contact information to rcoyle@kentreporter.com.

 




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