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

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MediumTaxes Budget

Poverty exemption policy cleanup

The city formally adopted a Poverty Exemption Policy and Guidelines, which sets out how income-qualified homeowners can get property tax relief.

2 mentionsLast discussed Aug 10, 2026

MediumTaxes Budget

City Hall heat pump replacement

Seven of City Hall's 37 heat pumps, all installed in 2004, are being replaced by Trane. The rest are aging too, and staff say they'll be swapped out in batches to spread out the cost.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 7, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

FY 2026-2027 budget and millage adoption

Mayor Kepley said the budget process begins the first week of March, with rising health benefit premiums and other costs creating pressure, but he's confident Kentwood will have a strong budget year.

3 mentionsLast discussed May 19, 2026