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Kent City Council
Workshop
December 13, 2011
Council members Present: Albertson, Higgins, Perry, Ranniger, and Thomas
The meeting was called to order at 5:38 by Council President Perry
Intergovernmental Issues. Council members reported on attendance at
recent regional meetings and noted upcoming meetings. Michelle Wilmot said
she will provide an update on redistricting tomorrow.
Special Legislative Session Update. Doug Levy informed Council members
of the status of various legislative issues.
Legislative Platform. Wilmot explained the process for developing the
legislative agenda each year and provided a draft of the 2012 agenda containing
the top priorities, key issues, support/oppose, and track/monitor items. A
discussion of some of the issues was held and Levy responded to questions from
Council members.
Council President. Perry pointed out that her term as Council President will
soon expire and that a new Council President must be elected. It was noted
that Elizabeth Albertson and Dennis Higgins are both interested in filling that
role, and each responded to six questions asked by Council member Ranniger.
After Albertson and Higgins had left the room, a discussion of the qualifications
of each candidate was held.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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Brenda Jacober, CMC
City Clerk
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