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Topics getting the most attention in Kentwood public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Police department promotions

The police department promoted two lieutenants and two sergeants, expanding its command team for the first time in years.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 9, 2026

MediumPublic Safety

Police Department 2025 performance

Kentwood firefighters handled 5,507 runs in 2025 — most of them medical calls — while keeping average response times at 4:34, beating the 5:20 promised to residents. The department also installed nearly 1,000 free smoke alarms and logged over 3,200 inspections.

4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026