City of Kentwood

City of Kentwood Official page for the City of Kentwood, MI
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The City of Kentwood is a safe, prosperous and diverse community that is home to vibrant neighborhoods and flourishing businesses, making it a welcoming place to live, work and raise a family. What began as a small agricultural township has grown into a thriving suburban city with more than 51,000 residents. As one of the fastest-growing cities in Michigan, Kentwood attracts many first-time homebuyers and young families with its outstanding public school systems, higher education and workforce training opportunities, variety of housing options and convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, trails and recreation. Our residents enjoy a wide array of City services and one of the highest-rated major street networks in Kent County. Contact information for each department is available on our website: kentwood.us. If you have a non-emergency concern that should be handled by police, please call 616.698.6580. This page is monitored by the City of Kentwood during business hours. Any messages received outside of normal business hours will be answered the following business day. Please be aware: comments containing profanity will be automatically hidden by Facebook. Our comment policy is at https://bit.ly/39uyYeI.

Remembering the lives lost, impacted, and forever changed 25 years ago on September 11 and in the months and years follo...
09/11/2026

Remembering the lives lost, impacted, and forever changed 25 years ago on September 11 and in the months and years following.

The City of Kentwood stands in remembrance and encourages all to take a moment to think of those most impacted.

We are looking for our next Fire Chief! 🧑‍🚒After more than three decades of dedicated service to the Kentwood community,...
09/10/2026

We are looking for our next Fire Chief! 🧑‍🚒

After more than three decades of dedicated service to the Kentwood community, Fire Chief Brent Looman is retiring from the City Kentwood Fire Department. Chief's final day with the City is January 8, 2027🚒

As the City prepares for this leadership transition, Kentwood is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking fire service leader to serve as its next Fire Chief.

The next Fire Chief will lead a high-performing department while serving as a member of the City’s executive leadership team. The Chief will work closely with the Mayor, City Commission, department directors, employees, and regional partners to advance strategic priorities while ensuring exceptional public safety services for the community.

We will certainly miss Chief Looman's leadership and dedication to our great City, but we hope he enjoys his well deserved retirement. We hope you can join us in thanking Fire Chief Looman for his years of dedication and service keeping Kentwood safe. ❤️

👉 The City will begin its first review of resumes on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Candidates interested in learning more about the position and applying are encouraged to visit the recruitment page: https://cpshr.us/recruitment/2660/

Heads up, Kentwood! We're surveying for Spongy Moth egg masses in our area this week through the weekend. 🐛This is impor...
09/09/2026

Heads up, Kentwood! We're surveying for Spongy Moth egg masses in our area this week through the weekend. 🐛

This is important work to ensure we reduce the spread of the invasive Spongy Moth. Each year we work with experts to spray and survey for these invasive moths.

Their environmental impact can be devastating to our beloved greenery in our city. The caterpillars feed heavily on the leaves of hundreds of tree and shrub species (favoring oaks) which can strip trees bare, weaken them, and make them vulnerable to fatal diseases

Learn more about these moths, how they got here, and why it's important to limit their spread:
https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/terrestrial/invertebrates/spongy-moth

👉 Heads up, Kentwood most City offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7th in observance of Labor Day. We'll be back to nor...
09/04/2026

👉 Heads up, Kentwood most City offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7th in observance of Labor Day.

We'll be back to normal operations on Tuesday, the 8th.

Enjoy your weekend, everyone!

Your Kentwood Newsletter just landed in your inbox! 🤩Grab a coffee, a little breakfast, and dive right in!Stay connected...
09/04/2026

Your Kentwood Newsletter just landed in your inbox! 🤩

Grab a coffee, a little breakfast, and dive right in!

Stay connected, Kentwood. Subscribe: www.kentwood.us/newsletter
This is a once a month newsletter! Our goal is to not send you too many emails 🙂

The City of Kentwood is hiring! 👋 🙌The City is hiring across many departments right now including City of Kentwood Parks...
09/03/2026

The City of Kentwood is hiring! 👋 🙌

The City is hiring across many departments right now including City of Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department, Public Works, and the Kentwood Police Department . With a variety of full time, part time, and seasonal opportunities, we hope you find your next job here with us.

🏞️ Parks and Recreation🌲
Event Bartender
Event Support Assistant
Community Center Attendant
Park Custodian

🌳 Public Works 🚧
Fleet Services Tech
Building Maintenance Tech I
Utilities Maintenance Tech I
Facilities Custodial Tech

👮Police Department:
Police Officer
Police Cadet
Police Recruit - Sponsored

🚒 Fire Department:
Recruiting for Fire Chief - https://cpshr.us/recruitment/2660/

Do any of these sound like a good fit? We would love to have you join our team!
Check out the details and apply: Kentwood.us/employment

09/02/2026

Hey Kentwood! 👋

Didn't catch last night's meeting? No worries, here's your quick recap:

Commission Approved the following:
The submission of the Transportation Asset Management Plan
Purchase of parts and labor to uplift Police Department Lieutenant Vehicles
Purchase of a Wheel Loader and Snow Pusher Plow

Commission approved two Zoning Board of Appeals candidates.
Deputy City Clerk Erin McIntosh was sworn in.

The Commission also recognized City Assessor Evan Johnson for receiving the Most Valuable Member award from the Michigan Assessors Association.

And that wraps up the first City Commission meeting of September!

As always, you can read the full agenda packet on our website: 👇
https://www.kentwood.us/agendas

The City Commission meeting recordings are available at https://wktv.org/government.html.

Hey Kentwood! Join us tomorrow for our City Commission meetings!Committee of the Whole - 6:45 p.m.City Commission - 7 p....
08/31/2026

Hey Kentwood! Join us tomorrow for our City Commission meetings!

Committee of the Whole - 6:45 p.m.
City Commission - 7 p.m.

Information about this week's meetings, including packets and agendas, can be found at kentwood.us/meetings.

Can't make it or want to watch them later? The City Commission meeting recordings are available at https://wktv.org/government.html.

Stop the drain pain: Clear catch basins near your home of debris regularly, especially before it rains, to help decrease...
08/21/2026

Stop the drain pain: Clear catch basins near your home of debris regularly, especially before it rains, to help decrease the amount of trash and yard waste that enter local waterways. Yard waste can carry fertilizers that can hurt sensitive ecosystems, according to the Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds - LGROW.

Adopt-a-Drain: https://mi.adopt-a-drain.org/

Come experience The Vibe!Kentwood’s 10th annual The Vibe celebration and fundraiser is just around the corner, and this ...
08/20/2026

Come experience The Vibe!

Kentwood’s 10th annual The Vibe celebration and fundraiser is just around the corner, and this year’s event will be extra special as we welcome guests to the new Kentwood Community Center!

Every ticket supports Kentwood Parks and Recreation's adaptive programming. Check out the post below to RSVP by September 3rd. 🥳

Join us for an evening of good food, live music, fun and celebration, all while supporting adaptive recreation programs that help create opportunities for people of all abilities to connect, participate and be part of our community.

We’d love to celebrate with you! 🎉

Address

4900 Breton Avenue SE
Kentwood, MI
49508

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 12pm

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+16166989610

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