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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Kentwood public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Water and sewer rates for FY 2026-2027
Water meter costs go up to cover expenses, and the Clerk's office adjusts passport photo and notary fees while adding a non-resident notary fee.
Breton Ravines stormwater drainage easements
The city is signing drainage easements that protect two off-site properties and keep stormwater moving from the Breton Ravines development's detention basin.
Sanitary sewer inspection camera purchase
New cameras let DPW inspect about 10 miles of sewer pipe a year and catch cracks and blockages before sewage backs up into homes. It's $107,100 — actually $12,900 under budget.