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From the Desk of Mayor Clanton  

Greetings!  My name is Richard V. Clanton and I am the Mayor of The City of Kentwood.  I am proud to say that Kentwood is a dynamic community of 49,184 unique individuals who are well educated and equipped for today’s and tomorrow’s jobs. We are poised to assist and work with any enterprise that wishes to begin and grow the American Dream.   


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May 21st City Commission Meeting | 5/17/2013
The Kentwood City Commission will hold its May 21st 7p meeting at Meadow Brook Elementary at 1450 Forest Hills SE. We are excited to “take our show on the road” and engage our northerly residents! 

  ---  Mayor Clanton


Local Honoree | 5/10/2013
I am pleased to see that one of our most highly regarded individuals in our business community has been recognized for his and his company’s work.  The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) honor John C. Kennedy, president and CEO of Autocam Corp as a recipient of the 2013 John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year Award in the Large Tier Manufacturer category.  “Kennedy has transformed the area with his philanthropy, hard work and commitment,” according to an MMA news release announcing the award.  Congratulations to John and Autocam!

   ---  Mayor Clanton
 


Pride Day Thanks | 5/7/2013
Thanks to all the volunteers and staff that made our annual Kentwood Pride Day a success.  Many residents were able to dispose of unwanted household items, recycle electronic components, and donate to the Salvation Army.  Special thanks to the Kentwood Senior VIPS’, Commissioners’ Sharon Brinks, Maurice Groce, Laurie Sheldon, and Michael Brown.  Deborah Stakenas EKHS Latin Class,  Stephen Kepley, Rich Houtteman, and Ron Woods also pitched in with a great effort by Kentwood DPW.  Thanks for keeping Kentwood beautiful!

  ---  Mayor Clanton

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  • 28th Street Construction

    Resurfacing M-11 from Breton Avenue east to Patterson Avenue, and reconstructing M-11 from Patterson Avenue east to I-96 will take place from March through November of 2013.  Work also includes the addition of a right-turn lane, new sidewalk with ramp upgrades compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, municipal lighting and traffic signal upgrades.

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