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Cody is originally from Kent. He has an associate's degree from Green River College and is working on a bachelor's degree in business management.

Cody is a construction inspector. He specializes in public works.

Cody T. Clark's campaign for city council is his first entry into politics.

As of July 3, 2023, Cody T. Clark did not have a website or any information online.

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Cody T. Clark

Cody T. Clark is a lifelong resident of Kent. He earned his Associate of Arts degree at Green River College, and is currently in the process of earning his Bachelor's degree in Business Management.

Cody T. Clark is currently a construction inspector. He has done work for local government in the past, specializing in public works.

Cody T. Clark's campaign for city council member is his first entry into politics.

As of July 3, 2023, Cody T. Clark did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Kent Reporter, Small business owner Jamie Lee seeks Kent City Council position

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Jamie is originally from Kent. She attended Kentwood High School and Green River Community College. She lives with her two sons.

Jamie owns All Aglow Spa in Kent, which provides wellness care. She is a licensed esthetician.

Jamie Lee's campaign for city council is her first entry into politics.

Wants to rebuild small businesses in order to boost tourism.

- Wants to rebuild small businesses in order to boost tourism.

As of July 3, 2023, Jamie Lee did not have a website or any information online.

Said, "I want to be the voice for fellow small business owners to come to Kent to set up shop."

Wants to develop more parks for youth and future generations.

- Said, "I want to be the voice for fellow small business owners to come to Kent to set up shop."
- Wants to develop more parks for youth and future generations.

Supports implementation of recovery and mental health services to create safer communities.

Said, "I want to bring that compassion for those suffering from addiction and balance it with the accountability and work that must be done to ensure our communities are safe for all."

Intends to work with elected officials and law enforcement to increase successful recovery for those in need.

Focuses on the issue of rising drug abuse and homelessness in Kent.

Advocates for greater support of first responders and recovery specialists.

- Supports implementation of recovery and mental health services to create safer communities.
- Said, "I want to bring that compassion for those suffering from addiction and balance it with the accountability and work that must be done to ensure our communities are safe for all."
- Intends to work with elected officials and law enforcement to increase successful recovery for those in need.
- Focuses on the issue of rising drug abuse and homelessness in Kent.
- Advocates for greater support of first responders and recovery specialists.

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Small business owner Jamie Lee seeks Kent City Council position

Jamie Lee is a lifelong Kent resident. She graduated from Kentwood High School, then attended Green River Community College and later the Euro Institute of Skin Care in order to become a licensed esthetician. She lives with her two sons in Kent.

Jamie Lee is the current owner of the All Aglow Spa in Kent, which provides wellness care.

Jamie Lee's campaign for city council member is her first entry into politics.

- Wants to rebuild small business presence in order to boost tourism.

As of July 3, 2023, Jamie Lee did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Supports more small business presence: "I want to be the voice for fellow small business owners to come to Kent to set up shop."
- Wants to develop more parks for youth and further generations.

- Supports implementation of recovery and mental health services to create safer communities.
- "I want to bring that compassion for those suffering from addiction and balance it with the accountability and work that must be done to ensure our communities are safe for all."
- Intends to work with elected officials and law enforcement to increase successful recovery for those in need.
- Focuses on the issue of rising drug abuse and homelessness in Kent.
- Advocates for greater support of first responders and recovery specialists.

Kent Reporter, Boeing retiree John Boyd aims for Kent City Council position

John has lived in Kent for 27 years. He has a human service degree with a certification in chemical dependency treatment from Highline College. He lives with his wife, Cheryl. They have two sons.

John used to be the lead quality inspector for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. He also worked for McDonnell Douglas and as a drug counselor at SeaMar. He served in the U.S. Navy.

John Boyd's campaign for city council is his first entry into politics.

Said, "I will work to ensure that our city budget is balanced and that we are investing in the right areas to support Kent's community."

Plans to attract new business in order to grow the city in the upcoming years.

-  Said, "I will work to ensure that our city budget is balanced and that we are investing in the right areas to support Kent's community."
- Plans to attract new business in order to grow the city in the upcoming years.

Wants more access to affordable housing as "a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of homelessness and provides meaningful support to those who are struggling."

- Wants more access to affordable housing as "a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of homelessness and provides meaningful support to those who are struggling."

Supports balancing city growth with environmental protection.

Said, "I will work to ensure that new development is sustainable and that we preserve the natural beauty of Kent."

- Supports balancing city growth with environmental protection.
- Said, "I will work to ensure that new development is sustainable and that we preserve the natural beauty of Kent."

Said, "As a city council member, I will prioritize community engagement and make sure that the voices of all Kent residents are heard."

- Said, "As a city council member, I will prioritize community engagement and make sure that the voices of all Kent residents are heard."

Said,  "My top priorities will be dealing with homelessness, drug, alcohol and mental health problems."

Supports mandatory treatment to drug offenders as alternative to detainment.

Opposes reduced funding for law enforcement but believes in higher policing standards.

Advocates for increased mental health and addiction services for a safer community.

- Said,  "My top priorities will be dealing with homelessness, drug, alcohol and mental health problems."
- Supports mandatory treatment to drug offenders as alternative to detainment.
- Opposes reduced funding for law enforcement but believes in higher policing standards.
- Advocates for increased mental health and addiction services for a safer community.

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Boeing retiree John Boyd aims for Kent City Council position

John Boyd has lived in Kent for 27 years with his wife Cheryl. They have two sons together. John attended Highline College, where he earned a Human Service degree with a certification in Chemical Dependency Treatment.

John Boyd was previously the Lead Quality Inspector at Boeing Commercial Airplanes from 1980 to 2022. He also worked at McDonnell Douglas from 1980 to 1990. He also served in the U.S. Navy, and was a drug counselor at SeaMar.

John Boyd's campaign for city council member is his first entry into politics.

- "I will work to ensure that our city budget is balanced and that we are investing in the right areas to support Kent's community."
- Intends to attract new business in order to grow the city in the upcoming years.

- Believes in increasing access to affordable housing as "a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of homelessness and provides meaningful support to those who are struggling."

- Supports balancing city growth with environmental protection.
- "I will work to ensure that new development is sustainable and that we preserve the natural beauty of Kent."

- "As a city council member, I will prioritize community engagement and make sure that the voices of all Kent residents are heard."

- Has said: "My top priorities will be dealing with homelessness, drug, alcohol and mental health problems."
- Supports mandatory treatment to drug offenders as alternative to detainment.
- Opposes reduced funding for law enforcement, but believes in higher policing standards.
- Advocates for increased mental health and addiction services for a safer community.

Kent Reporter, Kelly Wiggans-Crawford announces plan to run for Kent City Council

Kelly is originally from Kent. She attended Kent Meridian High School. She has a bachelor's degree in communication with a minor in psychology from Washington State University. She lives on Scenic Hill with her husband. They have one son.

Kelly is a litigation paralegal at Flynn and Associates Law Firm. She is a certified paralegal. She used to be a cargo sales manager for APAA, an air freight executive assistant and operations agent for DHL Global Forwarding, and an equipment specialist coordinator for Burkhart Dental.

Kelly Wiggans-Crawford's campaign for city council is her first entry into politics.

As of July 3, 2023, Kelly Wiggans-Crawford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to increase affordable housing to combat homelessness.

- Wants to increase affordable housing to combat homelessness.

Intends to combat homelessness in order to increase public safety.

- Intends to combat homelessness in order to increase public safety.

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Kelly Wiggans-Crawford announces plan to run for Kent City Council

Kelly Wiggans-Crawford has lived in Kent since she was 2 years old. She graduated from Kent Meridian High School, then went on to attend Washington State University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Communications with a minor in Psychology. She also has a Paralegal certification from Highline College. She currently lives on Scenic Hill with her husband, with whom she has a son.

Kelly Wiggans-Crawford is currently a litigation paralegal at Flynn and Associates Law firm, where she has been since 2021. She was previously a Cargo Sales Manager in the Pacific NW Region for APAA from 2016 to 2020; an Air Freight Executive Assistant/Operations Agent for DHL Global Forwarding from 2010 to 2016; and an Equipment Specialist Coordinator for Burkhart Dental from 2002 to 2010.

Kelly Wiggans-Crawford's campaign for city council member is her first entry into politics.

As of July 3, 2023, Kelly Wiggans-Crawford’s website did not contain information on this issue and Kelly Wiggans-Crawford did not complete our questionnaire.

Michael has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Notre Dame du Lac.

Michael is the financial manager at Interior Logic Group Builder Services PNW.

Michael Ferguson's campaign for city council is his first entry into politics.

Wants to review and adapt zoning and building regulations "to focus on walkability, beauty, and affordability."

- Wants to review and adapt zoning and building regulations "to focus on walkability, beauty, and affordability."

As of July 3, 2023, Michael Ferguson did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to improve environmental regulations to secure a healthy world for future generations.

- Wants to improve environmental regulations to secure a healthy world for future generations.

Supports maintaining and improving free meal school programs so that "our children can focus on learning so they can be prepared to build their future."

- Supports maintaining and improving free meal school programs so that "our children can focus on learning so they can be prepared to build their future."

As of July 3, 2023, Michael Ferguson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Michael Ferguson

Michael Ferguson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Notre Dame du Lac.

Michael Ferguson is currently the Financial Manager at Interior Logic Group Builder Services PNW.

Michael Ferguson's campaign for city council member is his first entry into politics.

As of July 3, 2023, Michael Ferguson did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Intends to improve environmental regulations to secure a healthy world for future generations.

- Supports maintaining and improving Free Meal school programs so that "our children can focus on learning so they can be prepared to build their future."

As of July 3, 2023, Michael Ferguson’s website did not contain information on this issue and Michael Ferguson did not complete our questionnaire.

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy, including passing legislation about the police, fire department, parks, libraries, electricity, water, solid waste, and drainage utilities. 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department.
- City council members serve four year terms, and elections are nonpartisan. City council members are either elected to represent specific districts or are elected at-large, meaning that they represent the entire city. 

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