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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Kentwood public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
First Companies rezoning
Meadows on Wing Housing TIF
PearTree Development drainage concerns
Automatic license plate readers
Code enforcement
Princeton Estates property maintenance
Surveillance cameras
Front-yard vegetable garden ordinance
Flock Safety camera data privacy
The Meadows on Wing Avenue
Pedestrian lighting on Eastern Avenue and 52nd Street
Police records and complaint handling
3125 44th Street PUD major change
Fuel station zoning text amendment
Honoring Peter Lamberts
State transportation funding
Police complaint handling
Garden Park Estates
Invocation and church community update
Introduction to the commission
Trane tax abatement transfer
Nutra Food Ingredients tax abatement
Non-agenda comment — Ranger the dog
Police oversight and due-process allegations
Short-term rental enforcement
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Kentwood from local and regional media.
Kentwood's 78-year-old bridge is getting a $7M replacement
Kentwood's 78-year-old bridge is getting a $7M replacement MLive.com
Oct 17, 2026New roundabout coming to Kentwood intersection this summer
New roundabout coming to Kentwood intersection this summer MLive.com
Jan 24, 2026Kentwood voters reelect mayor for fourth term
Kentwood voters reelect mayor for fourth term MLive.com
Nov 4, 2025Stephen Kepley defeats Monica Sparks in race for Kentwood City Mayor, according to unofficial results
Stephen Kepley defeats Monica Sparks in race for Kentwood City Mayor, according to unofficial results WZZM13.com
Nov 4, 2025Incumbent mayor challenged by county commissioner in Kentwood mayoral election
Incumbent mayor challenged by county commissioner in Kentwood mayoral election MLive.com
Oct 21, 2025New housing developments in Kentwood and Wyoming aim to address housing demands
New housing developments in Kentwood and Wyoming aim to address housing demands FOX 17 West Michigan News
Jul 18, 2025Construction underway on Kentwood’s new $31M community center
Construction underway on Kentwood’s new $31M community center MLive.com
Feb 24, 2025Kent County commissioner announces run for Kentwood mayor
Kent County commissioner announces run for Kentwood mayor MLive.com
Feb 21, 2025Kentwood housing project to add 11 new affordable homes next to city park
Kentwood housing project to add 11 new affordable homes next to city park Crain's Grand Rapids Business
Feb 12, 2025Commercial developer eyes 152-acre Kentwood farm for mixed-use project
Commercial developer eyes 152-acre Kentwood farm for mixed-use project Crain's Grand Rapids Business
Oct 10, 2024Kentwood to deploy license plate reader cameras throughout city
Kentwood to deploy license plate reader cameras throughout city WZZM13.com
Aug 31, 2023Kentwood Police Department works to address staffing issues
Kentwood Police Department works to address staffing issues WZZM13.com
Jul 24, 2023