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From The MayorCity of Kentwood Mayor Richard Root
 

The City of Kentwood is a dynamic community of 48,707 unique individuals who are well educated and equipped for today’s and tomorrow’s jobs.  Kentwood has an excellent mix of residential housing styles that are conveniently located to excellent work, commerce, and recreational activities. Beautiful parks, good roads, and  here.

In addition to these attributes, the City tax rate is among the lowest in the State for a city over 20,000 in population.   Kentwood has an eclectic selection of commercial buildings with outstanding infrastructure, major interstate highways surrounding our borders, and an international airport is at our main entry. As important as any point, is the commitment this Government makes to its business partners.

We are poised to assist and work with any enterprise that wishes to begin and grow the American Dream. Kentwood is open for business!  Our world class educational offerings should be of note to those seeking the highest educational opportunity for their children.
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We are blessed with a wonderful community in which to live. We have, and will continue to work together to maintain a high quality of life, building a sense of community where businesses and families proudly say “My address is Kentwood, Michigan.”

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  • Taste of Kentwood 2012

    Join us on Thursday, March 8th for our Annual Taste of Kentwood and Silent Auction.  Tickets are just $ 5.00 each.  Call 656-5270 for details.

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  • State Programs to Prevent Foreclosure

    State Programs to Prevent Foreclosure

    The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) received money from the federal government in 2010 to develop programs to assist Michigan homeowners with preventing foreclosure.  MSHDA developed a website where applications can be taken right online.  MSHDA’s program, Step Forward, has three different ways it can assist:

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