Kent, OH
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KentOH averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $253,734 +4.3% yr/yr · +29.8% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$50.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$45.3M (FY2023)
Taxes$23.0M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$27.3M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,632 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20252 housing units ($966K)
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Board
Old Jail, Kent
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 16:00
Standing Rock Cemetery
1361 N. Mantua St., Kent
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Board
Old Jail, Kent
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 16:00
Standing Rock Cemetery
1361 N. Mantua St., Kent
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Board
Old Jail, Kent
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 16:00
Standing Rock Cemetery
1361 N. Mantua St., Kent
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Board
Old Jail, Kent
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 16:00
Standing Rock Cemetery
1361 N. Mantua St., Kent
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Board
Old Jail, Kent
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 East Erie Street, Kent
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Apr 5, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Apr 5, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon May 3, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon May 3, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Mon May 17, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon May 17, 2027 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon May 17, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jun 7, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jun 7, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jul 5, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Mon Jul 5, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jul 19, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jul 19, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jul 19, 2027 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Aug 2, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Mon Aug 2, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Sep 6, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Mon Oct 4, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Recent meetings
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to swear in police chief, consider consent agenda with 8 ordinances
The Kent City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 19, 2026, beginning with a Board of Control session. The agenda includes the swearing-in of Police Chief Gary Stone, a proclamation for Aaron Ruggles, and public comment. The main business is a consent agenda of eight ordinances, including authorizing payment of purchase orders over $3,000, amending the fair housing quorum, certifying unpaid bills for sidewalk repairs and utility charges to the county auditor, extending the school resource officer agreement, accepting easements for the North Mantua Street project, and approving a water tap-in for a property on State Route 43. All committee reports indicate no business.
- Swearing-in of Police Chief Gary Stone
- Ordinance 2026-73: authorize payment of purchase orders exceeding $3,000
- Ordinance 2026-74: amend fair housing quorum (Section 557.05(e))
- Ordinance 2026-75/76/77: certify unpaid sidewalk, utility, and code enforcement bills to county auditor for tax lien
- Ordinance 2026-78: extend school resource officer MOU with Kent City Board of Education to June 1, 2027
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319 S. Water St., Kent
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Any person who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies and procedures to participate in any City
or City Council public meeting or event should contact the Clerk of Council at 330-678-8007. Any request for auxiliary aid or other accommodation
should be made as soon as possible, but no later than forty-eight hours prior to the event.
City of Kent
Regular City Council Meeting
319 S. Water Street, Kent, Ohio 44240
Council Chambers
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
AGENDA
6:55PM
BOARD OF CONTROL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING will begin immediately after Board of
Control
1. ROLL CALL
2. OPENING REMARKS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Ms. Shaffer Bish
3. SWEARING-IN OF POLICE CHIEF GARY STONE – Mayor Amrhein
4. PROCLAMATION FOR AARON RUGGLES – Mayor Amrhein
5. COMMUNICATIONS
5.1
Public Comment – Anyone wishing to address Council must submit their written
comments to the Clerk of Council at [email protected] by 4:30pm on the
meeting day. If also requesting to speak at the meeting, comments are limited to
three (3) minutes.
5.2
Written Communication (on file in Clerk of Council’s office)
5.2.1 On July 20, 2026, the agenda for the July 27, 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals
meeting was received and posted.
5.2.2 On July 30, 2026, a letter was received in the Clerk’s office, registering a
complaint about the restrictions that the City’s noise ordinance places on
residents. The letter was shared with Council.
5.2.3 On August …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
BZA to hear four variance requests for structures at 128 N. Prospect St.
The Kent Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and business meeting on August 17, 2026, to consider a single new business item: four variance requests from Benjamin Tipton for property at 128 N. Prospect Street. The requests seek to reduce required setbacks for a wood storage unit and a shed, and to allow three subordinate structures where only two are permitted. The board will also review meeting minutes from July 27, 2026.
- Variance to allow wood storage unit 1 foot from rear property line (9-foot variance from 10-foot requirement)
- Variance to allow wood storage unit 2 feet from south property line (8-foot variance)
- Variance to allow shed 2 feet from south property line (8-foot variance)
- Variance to allow three subordinate structures on parcel (limit is two)
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319 S. Water St., Kent
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Any person who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies and
procedures to participate in any City or City Council public meeting or event should contact the Community
Development Department at (330)678-8108. Any request for auxiliary aid or other accommodation should be made as
soon as possible, but no later than forty-eight hours prior to the event.
KENT CITY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
PUBLIC HEARING & BUSINESS MEETING
CITY OF KENT COUNCIL CHAMBERS
319 S. WATER STREET
AUGUST 17, 2026
7:00 P.M.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
ROLL CALL
III.
PREAMBLE
IV.
ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH
V.
NEW BUSINESS
BZ26-008
BENJAMIN TIPTON
128 N. PROSPECT STREET
Section:
1106.10(A)
Request:
1. A variance from Section 1106.10(A) to allow for a 9-foot variance
where 10 feet is the minimum requirement to allow a subordinate
structure to be located 1 foot from the rear property line. (wood
storge unit)
2. A variance from section 1106.10(a) to allow for an 8-foot
variance where 10 feet is the minimum requirement to allow for a
subordinate structure to be located 2 feet from the side (south)
property line. (wood storage unit)
3. A variance from Section 1106.10(a) to allow for an 8-foot
variance where 10 feet is the minimum requirement to allow a
subordinate structure to be located 2 feet from the side (south)
property line. (shed)
4. A variance from Section 1106.10(a)(1) to allow t …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 16:00
Standing Rock Cemetery
1361 N. Mantua St., Kent
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Health
Board to vote on tobacco license denial for Kent Mart Inc.
The Board of Health will consider denying a tobacco retail license for Kent Mart Inc. and review expenditures for June and July 2026. Reports on statistics and health department activities for those months will be presented, along with a discussion of Epi Services comparison data. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.
- Action item: Kent Mart Inc. Tobacco Retail License Denial
- Expenditures for June and July 2026
- Statistical Report for June and July 2026
- Health Department Report for June and July 2026
- Discussion: Epi Services comparison table
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201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
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City of Kent
Regular Health Board Meeting
201 E. Erie Street, Kent, OH 44240
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Regular Health Board Meeting August 11, 2026
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
1.1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1. Minutes Approval
3. Open Comments / Guest Comments
3.1. Bob Walker OPHCS Response
Dr. Angela DeJulius
4. Reports
4.1. Statistical Report for June and July 2026
4.2. Health Department Report for June and July 2026
5. Discussion Items
5.1. Epi Services comparison table
6. Action Items
6.1. Expenditures June and July 2026
6.2. Kent Mart Inc. Tobacco Retail License Denial
6.3. Executive Session
6.4. Adjourn Meeting
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council to discuss creating a new sustainability committee
The Kent City Council Committee Meeting will review updates from staff and committees, including a proposal to create a new "Sustainability" Council Committee. Other items include economic development strategy updates, unpaid city bills, and a right-of-way donation for the N. Mantua St. Improvement Project.
- Proposal to create a new "Sustainability" Council Committee
- Economic Development Strategy Update
- Consideration of certifying unpaid city bills to the county for lien placement
- N. Mantua St. Improvement Project – Right of Way Donation
- Annual renewal of School Resource Officer Agreement with Kent City Schools
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✓ Decided: Council approves liens, SRO renewal, and water extension
The Kent City Council approved several items, including certifying unpaid bills for property tax liens, renewing the School Resource Officer agreement with Kent City Schools, accepting easements for the North Mantua St. project, and extending city water service to 5085 SR 43. The council also authorized an amendment to the Fair Housing Board's quorum definition and updated its pending list by removing several items.
- Approved certifying unpaid concrete/sidewalk repair bills for property tax liens (unanimous)
- Approved certifying unpaid utility bills for property tax liens (unanimous)
- Approved certifying unpaid non-utility bills for property tax liens (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of School Resource Officer Agreement with Kent City Schools (unanimous)
- Approved acceptance of easements for North Mantua St. improvement project (unanimous)
- Approved extension of city water service to 5085 SR 43 in Brimfield (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Fair Housing Board quorum definition (unanimous)
- Removed Senior Advisory Committee, Downtown Historic District, and other items from Council Pending List
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Any person who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies and procedures to
participate in any City or City Council public meeting or event should contact the Clerk of Council at 330-678-8007. Any request for
auxiliary aid or other accommodation should be made as soon as possible, but no later than forty-eight hours prior to the event.
Kent City Council Committee Meeting
Council Chambers
319 S. Water Street • Kent, Ohio 44240
AGENDA
August 5, 2026
6:55PM BOARD OF CONTROL
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING will begin immediately after Board of Control
CALL TO ORDER
COMMITTEES
1 Committee of the Whole – Chair Amrhein/Vice-Chair Clapper
1.1 July Yard Beautification Awards (Dominique Bollenbacher)
1.2 Staff Updates
1.3 Discussion of Proposal to Create a New “Sustainability” Council Committee
(Bridget Susel, Hope Jones)
1.4 Council Pending List Update (Dave Ruller)
2 Community Development – Chair Shaffer Bish/Vice Chair Wallach
2.1 Economic Development Strategy Update (Bridget Susel)
2.2 Proposed Amendment to Fair Housing Board Quorum Definition (Bridget
Susel)
3 Finance – Chair Celko/Vice-Chair Tipton
3.1 Consideration of Certifying Unpaid City Bills to the County for Placement as a
Lien (Rhonda Hall)
4 Health & Public Safety – Chair Hook/Vice-Chair Clapper
4.1 Annual Renewal of the School Resource Officer Agreement with Kent City
Schools (Chief Stone)
5 Land Use – Chair Clapper/Vice-Chair Hook
6 Streets, S …
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jack Amrhein called the Committee meeting to order at 7:00pm.
Present:
Ms. Melissa Celko; Mr. Jeff Clapper; Mr. Eric Dreger; Ms. Heidi Shaffer Bish; Mr. Benjamin
Tipton; Ms. Sarah Wesley
Also Present: Mr. Jack Amrhein, Mayor and President of Council; Ms. Kathy Coleman, Clerk of Council; Mr.
Dave Ruller, City Manager; Ms. Hope Jones, Law Director; Dominique Bollenbacher,
Community Outreach Coordinator; Ms. Bridget Susel, Community Development Director;
Ms. Rhonda Hall, Finance Director; Mr. Gary Stone, Police Chief; Mr. Jim Bowling, City
Engineer; Eric Helmstedter, Economic Development Director; Mr. Jordan Snyder, IT
Technician
COMMITTEES
Committee of the Whole – Chair Amrhein/Vice-Chair Clapper
City Staff Updates
•
Ms. Bollenbacher presented the Neighborhood Beautification Awards to Liz and Kyle Kutinsky of
Ward 6, who were in attendance, and to Renee and Randy Ruchotzke of Ward 5. She also reported
that there would be a Summer Movie Night on August 6, 2026 at Artemis Park.
Council Pending List
•
Mr. Ruller reviewed items on the Council Pending List. After discussion, Council voted to update the
list as follows, while noting that items may be returned to the list at any time:
REMOVE:
Senior Advisory Committee
Downtown Historic District
Role of Architecture Review Board
Arborist and Health Department Used in Rental Inspections
Warming Centers for the Unhoused
KEEP:
Discussion with Franklin Twp. re: Sidewa …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 17:30
General
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 17:30
General
Kent City Health Board to hold special meeting
The Kent City Health Board will convene a special meeting to discuss employment matters in an executive session before adjourning.
- Executive session to discuss employment matters
- Meeting at Kent City Hall, 319 South Water Street
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KENT CITY HEALTH BOARD MEETING
Kent City Hall
319 South Water Steet
5:30 – 7:00 PM
July 29, 2026
MISSION: Healthy People, Thriving Community, and a Safe Environment
AGENDA for Health Board Special Meeting
1. ROLL CALL
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Matters regarding employment.
3. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
4. ADJOURN MEETING
If you require assistance to attend this meeting, please contact the Health Department at (330) 678-8109.
cc: Health Board Health Staff Post
City Manager File
Clerk of Council News Media
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 19:00
General
Board reviews variance requests for 636 Emich Drive
The Kent City Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance applications submitted by Halle Troutman for the property at 636 Emich Drive. The first request seeks a 7‑foot setback variance where a 10‑foot minimum is required for a subordinate structure located 3 feet from the east property line. The second request seeks a 6‑foot setback variance where a 15‑foot minimum is required for a subordinate structure located 9 feet from the principal structure. The meeting will also include review of prior minutes and other business.
- Variance request: 7‑foot setback (minimum 10 ft) for subordinate structure 3 ft from east property line, 636 Emich Drive
- Variance request: 6‑foot setback (minimum 15 ft) for subordinate structure 9 ft from principal structure, 636 Emich Drive
- Public hearing on the above variance applications
- Review of meeting minutes from May 18 2026 and June 15 2026
- Other business items
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✓ Decided: BZA grants garage side-yard variance, denies house setback variance
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for Halle Troutman at 636 Emich Drive to build a detached garage 3 feet from the east property line (7-foot variance from the 10-foot requirement), but denied a second variance to place the garage 9 feet from the principal structure (6-foot variance from the 15-foot requirement). The board found no hardship for the house setback since the garage could be moved to meet it. Minutes from May 18 and June 15, 2026, were approved.
- Approved variance for 3-foot side yard setback at 636 Emich Dr. (4-0)
- Denied variance for 9-foot distance from principal structure at 636 Emich Dr. (4-0)
- Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0-1, Szygenda abstained)
- Approved June 15, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
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Any person who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies and
procedures to participate in any City or City Council public meeting or event should contact the Community
Development Department at (330)678-8108. Any request for auxiliary aid or other accommodation should be made as
soon as possible, but no later than forty-eight hours prior to the event.
KENT CITY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
PUBLIC HEARING & SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING
CITY OF KENT COUNCIL CHAMBERS
319 S. WATER STREET
JULY 27, 2026
7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PREAMBLE
IV. ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH
V. NEW BUSINESS
BZ26-006 HALLE TROUTMAN
636 EMICH DRIVE
Section: 1106.10(A)
Request: 1. A variance from Section 1106.10(A) to allow a 7- foot variance
where 10 feet is the minimum requirement to allow a subordinate
structure to be located 3 feet from the east property line.
2. A variance from Section 1106.10(A) to allow a 6- foot variance
where 15 feet is the minimum requirement to allow a subordinate
structure to be located 9 feet from the principal structure.
VI. MEETING MINUTES
May 18, 2026
June 15, 2026
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF KENT
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
PUBLIC HEARING & BUSINESS MEETING
July 27, 2026
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Randall Smith
Michelle Sahr
O’livia Kennedy
Robert Szygenda
STAFF PRESENT:
Bridget Susel, Director
Kailyn Cyrus, Zoning and Grants Coordinator
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
II.
ROLL CALL
Randall Smith, Michelle Sahr, Robert Szygenda, and O’livia Kennedy were present.
III.
PREAMBLE
The Board of Zoning Appeals, Kent citizens serving without pay, hear evidence at public meetings
both in support of and in opposition to an applicant’s request before rendering a decision.
Generally, the Board will decide to approve or deny each requested application at the meeting that
it hears the testimony. Some decisions may be continued for further review. Once a decision has
been made, the case is closed for the Board, as there is no provision in the code for the Board to
reopen a case. If the petitioner disagrees with the findings of the Board, there are only two proper
procedures. One is to resubmit a revision of the request that is more compatible with the code and
the second is to file an appeal in the Common Pleas Court. Anyone interested in appealing a
decision of the Board is advised to seek private legal counsel.
IV.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
Ms. Susel instructed members of the audience, wishing to be heard on any of the cases
presented at this meeting, to raise their right hand. She administered the oath. The participant(s)
responde …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Kent City Council to vote on 2027 tax budget and fire department grants
City Council will consider several ordinances regarding city finances, including the 2027 tax budget and purchase orders exceeding $3,000. The body is also reviewing grant applications for fire department staffing and equipment, as well as a noise ordinance amendment.
- Draft 2026-63: Resolution adopting the tax budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2027
- Draft 2026-61: Authorization to pay purchase orders exceeding $3,000.00
- Draft 2026-65: Application for SAFER grant for three firefighter/paramedic positions
- Draft 2026-71: Amendment to the "Unlawful Noise" section of codified ordinances
- Draft 2026-72: Appointment of Ash D’Angelo to the Sustainability Commission
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City of Kent
Special City Council Meeting
319 S. Water Street, Kent, Ohio 44240
Council Chambers
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 7:00pm
AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine. Each item will be read
individually into the record and Consent Agenda will then be enacted as a whole by one motion
and one roll call. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion by Council
is desired on any item on the Consent Agenda, that item will be removed from the Consent
Agenda by Council motion and considered in its normal sequence under the Regular Order of
Business.
2.1 DRAFT 2026-61 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR,
UPON THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, TO PAY
CERTAIN PURCHASE ORDERS MADE THAT EXCEED $3000.00; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY .
2.2 DRAFT 2026-62 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY BUDGET &
FINANCE DIRECTOR AND LAW DIRECTOR, OR THEIR DESIGNEES, TO SIGN AN
ADDENDUM TO THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF KENT
AND DAVID RULLER AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY .
2.3 DRAFT 2026 …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 17:30
General
Kent City Health Board holds special meeting for employment matters
The Kent City Health Board is convening a special meeting to conduct an executive session regarding employment matters before adjourning.
- Executive session to discuss employment matters
- Meeting held at Kent City Hall, 319 South Water Street
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KENT CITY HEALTH BOARD MEETING
Kent City Hall
319 South Water Steet
5:30 – 7:00 PM
July 21, 2026
MISSION: Healthy People, Thriving Community, and a Safe Environment
AGENDA for Health Board Special Meeting
1. ROLL CALL
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Matters regarding employment.
3. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
4. ADJOURN MEETING
If you require assistance to attend this meeting, please contact the Health Department at (330) 678-8109.
cc: Health Board Health Staff Post
City Manager File
Clerk of Council News Media
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission reviews new hires and a testing exemption request
The commission is meeting to approve June 2026 minutes and review personnel updates. The body will consider a request for a testing exemption for specific engineering positions.
- New hires: TJ Grippi (Water Reclamation Facility Manager), Ryan Grant (Water Reclamation Facility Operator), and Alex Labajetta (Water Reclamation Facility Operator)
- Request from Melanie Baker for exemption from testing for Engineering Aide and Engineering Tech positions
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City of Kent Civil Service Meeting
July 20, 2026
319 S. Water Street • Community Room • Kent, Ohio 44240
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
a) Approval of June 2026 minutes
b) Personnel Updates:
• New Hires:
TJ Grippi, Water Reclamation Facility Manager, eff. 6/29/26
Ryan Grant, Water Reclamation Facility Operator, eff. 7/6/26
Alex Labajetta, Water Reclamation Facility Operator, eff. 7/7/26
2. BUDGET AND FINANCE
No business.
3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
No business.
4. HEALTH DEPARTMENT
No business.
5. PARKS & RECREATION
No business.
6. SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
No business.
7. SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Melanie Baker is requesting exemption from testing for the positions of Engineering Aide and
Engineering Tech.
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
*Rule 7.04 (b) In the case of a vacancy in a position in the classified civil service where peculiar and exceptional qualifications of a sci entific, managerial, professional,
or educational character are required, and upon satisfactory evidence that for specified reasons competition in such special case is impractical and that the position
can best be filled by a selection of some designated person of high and recognized attainments in those qualities, the Commis sion may suspend the provisions of
Section 124.01 to 124.64 of the Revised Code that require competition in such case, but no suspension shall be general in its application. All such ca ses of
suspension shall …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Board
Old Jail, Kent
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to vote on SAFER grant for three firefighter positions
The Kent City Council will consider a consent agenda including ordinances to apply for FEMA grants for firefighter staffing, equipment, and safety training, adopt the 2027 tax budget, amend the noise ordinance, and authorize a joint use agreement for the John Davey Arboretum. A separate motion will appoint Ash D'Angelo to the Sustainability Commission. Public comments were received on snow/ice management and Haymaker Parkway landscaping.
- Authorize application for SAFER grant to fund three firefighter/paramedic positions for three years
- Adopt the 2027 tax budget and submit to county auditor
- Authorize joint use agreement for John Davey Arboretum with Davey Tree Expert Co. and Kent City Schools
- Amend Section 509.12 (unlawful noise ordinance)
- Appoint Ash D'Angelo to the Sustainability Commission
city-councilfire-departmentgrantsbudgetnoise-ordinancesustainability-commissionappropriationstax-budget
✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda with 11 items on first reading
The Kent City Council approved the consent agenda on first reading, covering 11 items including ordinances for purchase orders, budget adjustments, fire department grant applications, and a joint use agreement for the Davey Arboretum. The council also appointed Ash D'Angelo to the Sustainability Commission and approved the related resolution. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.
- Approved consent agenda on first reading (6-0-0)
- Appointed Ash D'Angelo to Sustainability Commission (unanimous)
- Approved Draft 2026-72 appointing D'Angelo on first reading (6-0-0)
- Approved City Manager's Report items 1-8 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from June regular and July committee meetings (unanimous)
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City of Kent
Regular City Council Meeting
319 S. Water Street, Kent, Ohio 44240
Council Chambers
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
AGENDA
6:55PM BOARD OF CONTROL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING will begin immediately after Board of
Control
1. ROLL CALL
2. OPENING REMARKS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mr. Hook
3. COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Public Comment – Anyone wishing to address Council must submit their written
comments to the Clerk of Council at [email protected] by 4:30pm on the
meeting day. If also requesting to speak at the meeting, comments are limited to
three (3) minutes.
3.2 Written Communication (on file in Clerk of Council’s office)
3.2.1 On June 25, 2026, the Clerk’s office was notified that, due to a lack of
agenda items, there will be no Planning Commission meeting in July.
3.2.2 On June 30, 2026, the June minutes and July agenda of the Standing Rock
Cemetery Board of Trustees were received and posted online.
3.2.3 On July 2, 2026, an email was received from Rick Hawksley, inquiring
about the progress on establishing a snow and ice management strategy
for the comi …
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City of Kent
Regular City Council Meeting
319 S. Water Street, Kent, Ohio 44240
At 7:00pm, Mayor Amrhein called the Regular City Council meeting to order.
Present:
Ms. Melissa Celko; Mr. Jeff Clapper; Mr. Eric Dreger; Ms. Heidi Shaffer Bish;
Mr. Benjamin Tipton; Ms. Sarah Wesley
Also Present: Mr. Jack Amrhein, Mayor and President of Council; Ms. Kathy Coleman, Clerk of
Council; Mr. Dave Ruller, City Manager; Ms. Bridget Susel, Community
Development Director; Jim Bowling, City Engineer; Fire Chief Jamie Samels;
Dominique Bollenbacher, Community Outreach Coordinator; Ms. Melanie Baker;
Service Director; Ms. Angela Manley; Parks & Recreation Director; Police Chief
Gary Stone; Jordan Snyder, IT Technician
Motion to excuse Mr. Turner, Mr. Hook and Ms. Wallach was made by Mr. Clapper, seconded by
Ms. Shaffer Bish, and carried by unanimous voice vote.
OPENING REMARKS and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Amrhein introduced Gary Stone, the new Police Chief, who spoke briefly to Council.
Mayor Amrhein then led Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comment
•
There was …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 16:00
Standing Rock Cemetery
1361 N. Mantua St., Kent
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 17:30
General
Fair Housing Board to review housing study update and new acquisition program
The Fair Housing Board will elect a chair and vice-chair, approve prior meeting minutes, and review the Fair Housing Contact Services Contract with reporting data from August 2025 to February 2026. Members will discuss HB 135 and receive updates on the Comprehensive Community Housing Study and Needs Analysis and the new Housing Acquisition Assistance Program.
- Election of chair and vice-chair
- Approval of December 8, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review of Fair Housing Contact Services Contract (Aug 2025-Feb 2026 data)
- Update to Comprehensive Community Housing Study and Needs Analysis
- New Housing Acquisition Assistance Program
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930 Overholt Rd., Kent, Ohio 44240 • (330) 678-8108 fax (330) 678-8030 • www.KentOhio.org
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY OF KENT, OHIO
Agenda
City of Kent Fair Housing Board Meeting
July 8, 2026 (5:30 pm – 6:30pm)
To be held at:
Kent City Hall - Community Room
(Lower Level)
319 S. Water Street
Kent, OH 44240
• Roll Call
• Election of Officers (Chair and Vice-Chair)
• Approval of Meeting Minutes: December 8, 2025
• Review of Protected Classes and Fair Housing Ordinance
• Review of Fair Housing Contact Services Contract
o Reporting data (August 2025-February 2026)
• HB 135
• Current City Housing Updates
o Update to the Comprehensive Community Housing Study and Needs Analysis
o New Housing Acquisition Assistance Program
• Adjournment
o Upcoming Workshop: Fair Housing for Real Estate Professionals
July 22, 2026 (1-3PM) at City Hall in Council Chambers
o Upcoming Workshop: Fair Housing for Kent Residents
September 2026
o Next meeting date: Fall 2026 (date TBD)
Any person who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies and
procedures in order to participate, should contact the City of Kent Community Development Department at 330-
678-8108 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Any request for auxiliary aid or other accommodation
should be made as soon as possible, but no later than forty-eight hours prior to the public hearing.
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 17:30
General
Sustainability Commission special meeting on general topics
This is a special meeting of the City of Kent Sustainability Commission. The agenda includes only general discussion of sustainability topics and projects, with no specific proposals or decisions listed. The meeting is essentially procedural and does not contain any concrete items for action.
- General discussion of sustainability topics and projects
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City of Kent, Ohio
Sustainability Commission Meeting
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
July 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
City Hall Community Room
319 S. Water Street, Kent, Ohio
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
2. Sustainability topics and projects
3. Adjournment
Any person who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies and procedures to participate in and City or City
Council public meeting or event should contact staff at 330-678-8108. Any request for auxiliary aid or other accommodation should be made as soon as
possible, but no later than forty - eight hours prior to the event.
Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council holds public hearing on proposed 2027 tax budget
The meeting begins with a Board of Control session, followed by a public hearing on the proposed 2027 County Tax Budget. The Council Committee Meeting then considers a 2026 budget appropriations amendment, discusses downtown noise impacts on residential neighborhoods, and reviews FEMA grant applications for the fire department. Other items include a solar array project update and infrastructure grant/loan requests from OPWC. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2027 County Tax Budget
- Consideration of 2026 budget appropriations amendment
- Discussion of downtown noise impact on residential neighborhoods
- Fire Department FEMA grant applications (AFG, FP&S, SAFER)
- OPWC grant and no-interest loan requests for infrastructure
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Kent City Council Committee Meeting
Council Chambers
319 S. Water Street • Kent, Ohio 44240
AGENDA
July 1, 2026
6:55PM BOARD OF CONTROL
PUBLIC HEARING: 2027 TAX BUDGET will begin immediately after Board of Control
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING will begin immediately after Public Hearing
CALL TO ORDER
COMMITTEES
1 Community Development – Chair Shaffer Bish/Vice Chair Wallach
1.1 Solar Array Project Update (Bridget Susel)
2 Committee of the Whole – Chair Amrhein/Vice-Chair Clapper
2.1 Staff Updates
3 Finance – Chair Celko/Vice-Chair Tipton
3.1 Consideration of the Proposed 2027 County Tax Budget (Rhonda Hall)
3.2 2026 Budget Appropriations Amendment (Rhonda Hall)
4 Health & Public Safety – Chair Hook/Vice-Chair Clapper
4.1 Discussion of Downtown Noise Impact on Residential Neighborhoods
(Hope Jones, Bridget Susel, Eric Helmstedter, Nick Shearer)
4.2 Fire Department FEMA Grants (Jamie Samels)
4.2.1 AFG (Assistance to Firefighters) Grant
4.2.2 FP&S (Fire Prevention and Safety) Grant
4.2.3 SAFER Grant
5 Land Use – Chair Clapper/Vice-Chair Hook
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Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Board
Old Jail, Kent
Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to vote on placing income tax extension on ballot for police, fire
Kent City Council will consider a resolution to place a question on the November ballot asking voters to extend and expand the city's income tax beginning January 1, 2027, to fund police, fire, service department staffing, quality-of-life projects, and debt service. The consent agenda includes several routine items and ordinances, including updates to zoning code definitions and driveway regulations, a special event street closure on East Erie Street, and amendments to the city's appropriation ordinance. The council will also enter executive session to discuss employee matters and legal consultation.
- Resolution (DRAFT 2026-53) to declare an election on extending and expanding income tax for municipal operations, quality of life projects, and debt service
- Ordinance (DRAFT 2026-59) amending zoning code to modify definitions, add new definitions, and specify driveway regulations
- Ordinance (DRAFT 2026-55) approving updates to employee relocation plans with Pingree 2000 Real Estate Holdings, LLC and Clerac, LLC (aka Enterprise Holdings, LLC)
- Ordinance (DRAFT 2026-57) authorizing a third amendment to a lease with College Town Kent, LLC changing the annual parking lot maintenance fee calculation
- Special event application (DRAFT 2026-60) for full closure of East Erie Street from Haymaker Parkway to South Water Street on August 21, 2026
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should be made as soon as possible, but no later than forty-eight hours prior to the event.
City of Kent
Regular City Council Meeting
319 S. Water Street, Kent, Ohio 44240
Council Chambers
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
AGENDA
6:55PM BOARD OF CONTROL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING will begin immediately after Board of
Control
1. ROLL CALL
2. OPENING REMARKS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mr. Dreger
3. COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Public Comment – Anyone wishing to address Council must submit their written
comments to the Clerk of Council at [email protected] by 4:30pm on the
meeting day. If also requesting to speak at the meeting, comments are limited to
three (3) minutes.
3.2 Presentation of Military Order of the Purple Heart Organization Plaque
Matt Kelly, Portage County Auditor
3.3 Written Communication (on file in Clerk of Council’s office)
3.3.1 On May 28, 2026, an email was received from Kevin Koogle, regarding
noise violations from live music at the Zephyr. Mr. Koogle was provided a
link to Kent’s noise ordinance and the email was shared with Council.
3.3.2 On June 1, the Clerk’s office was notified that there will be no Planning
Committee meetings in June.
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Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $6.6M | COLEMAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. Department of Homeland Security · RENEW NIDPS & CMIR DATA ENTRY SERVICES EQUIPMENT REFRESH |
| $5.3M | COLEMAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. Department of Homeland Security · DATA ENTRY SERVICES |
| $3.9M | THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY General Services Administration · GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES FOR THE GSA DOWNTOWN DEN |
| $3.4M | IMMOBILEYES INC Department of Defense · STTR PHASE II PROPOSAL NO. F2-17528 - INNOVATIVE DIRECTED ENERGY COUNT |
| $2.5M | R. W. MARTIN AND SONS INC Department of Veterans Affairs · LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES |
| $2.4M | COLEMAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. Department of Homeland Security · DATA ENTRY SERVICES |
| $2.3M | R. W. MARTIN AND SONS INC Department of Veterans Affairs · MAINTENANCE FOR THE LAUNDRY FACILITY |
| $1.9M | DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, INC. Department of Energy · UTILITY FORESTER SUPPORT SERVICES AT WAPA SNR REGION |
| $1.9M | ALPHAMICRON, INCORPORATED Department of Defense · F-35 ELECTRONICALLY DIMMABLE VISORS (EDV) SEQUENTIAL PHASE II |
| $1.9M | DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, INC. Department of Agriculture · RAV_2_13, RAV_2_14, JHI_4_7, JHI_2_21 |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Portage County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities2 (2024)
Business establishments3,051 (48,660 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,131/mo (1,065 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy15.0% (low numeracy 26% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
259
Recorded votes
$50.3M
Annual budget
$27.3M
Debt outstanding
2
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$50.3M
Spending$45.3M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$27.3M
Debt-to-revenue0.54×
Debt-load index49 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.