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Kent Keel

@KeelKent

UP City Council Member. Tweets about City of UP, Pierce Transit and stock trading.

Joined January 2014
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Last week, I was in DC speaking with House and Senate leader on both sides about the negative impacts of a government shut down would have on families.
Association of Washington Cities (@AWCities) profile pictureAssociation of Washington Cities@AWCities19 Sep 2023
I spy AWC Past President @KeelKent! 👁️🔎
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Today, NLC Policy Committee Leadership is on the Hill for the 2023 Fall Leadership Fly-In! This fly-in provides an opportunity to build upon the momentum of legislative negotiations and move federal legislation that supports immediate municipal priorities to the finish line.
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As our Policy Committee Leadership meets with Congressional Offices, they will have an important opportunity to share stories on how their residents are impacted by municipal projects that have been supported by federal programs with both Congress and the media.
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The perfect day to celebrate the opening of the Hilltop extension of the T Line! Get ready to ride! #HelloTacoma
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Today I am announcing my campaign for Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer in 2024. m.facebook.com/story.php?sto…

Kent Keel

June 24, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Donna Griffin, Communications Manager 253.988.1050 / [email protected] Kent Keel to Run for Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer University Place,...

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AWC Government Relations Director @AWC_Candice was featured on @TVWnews The Impact yesterday talking about several legislative issues that impact cities. Watch the video here: bit.ly/41iWHXI #waleg
The Impact (@TheImpactTVW) profile pictureThe Impact@TheImpactTVW12 Apr 2023
Residential zoning. Police pursuit guidelines. Behavioral health capacity. Examining legislative priorities for local governments in Washington. #waleg Guests: Candice Bock @AWCities Eric Johnson @WACounties Available soon here: bit.ly/41iWHXI.
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Read this @seattletimes editorial about cities' efforts to develop a proactive suite of legislative proposals to address the housing affordability and supply challenges facing all corners of the state. #waleg seattletimes.com/opinion/edi…
Legislators should balance housing needs with local control | Editorial

Legislators should balance housing needs with local control | Editorial

If a heavy-handed approach wins the day in Olympia, all the citizen involvement may come to naught.

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Taking light rail to SeaTac from the Sound Transit Board meeting to the Association of Washington Cities Board meeting. Easy-peasy to get around.
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Honorable service to the community and the ultimate sacrifice. I salute you, Officer Courts!
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Really?!
Tyler Lockett (@TDLockett12) profile pictureTyler Lockett@TDLockett1226 Jun 2022
Wow she really said that out loud.. Wow
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It was an honor serving as President of AWC along side these passionate and thoughtful elected city leaders!
Association of Washington Cities (@AWCities) profile pictureAssociation of Washington Cities@AWCities24 Jun 2022
Thank you to AWC Board Officers for your dedication to Washington cities! #WACities2022
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Despicable!
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@jtwilcox11113 Jun 2022
Early this morning a window was smashed and a lit flare was tossed into the office of my seatmate, Andrew Barkis. The building also houses the office of the House Republican election campaign. Fortunately the flare landed on a masonry floor and the building survived.
Wow…..
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@therecount8 Jun 2022
Washington Commanders Defensive Coordinator Jack Del Rio says there are “two standards” between Black Lives Matter protests and January 6th: “We have a dust-up at the Capitol, nothing burned down, and we’re gonna make that a major deal.”

Jack Del Rio Calls 1/6 Capitol Riot a ‘Dust-Up’

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The @soundtransit board approves lowering the ORCA Lift low-income fare to $1, and other fare doings, reported by @KromanDavid: seattletimes.com/seattle-new… via @seattletimes
Sound Transit extends fare ambassador program, lowers price of reduced fares

Sound Transit extends fare ambassador program, lowers price of reduced fares

The board's vote, which occurs despite a drop in fare revenue, is part of an effort to overhaul fare enforcement and attract more low-income riders.

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Board members just finished what @KeelKent calls "a very productive day" of confidential meetings with CEO applicants.
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@seattletimes9 May 2022
Sound Transit’s board members could decide by June who will succeed CEO Peter Rogoff and oversee the nation’s biggest public transportation expansion program, for a salary of $300,000 to $400,000 per year. @MikeLindblom: st.news/39P7ROz
Sound Transit to choose new CEO in closed-door talks

Sound Transit to choose new CEO in closed-door talks

Much like in 2015, elected officials on the Sound Transit board will choose a CEO nominee behind closed doors, before announcing their pick in June.

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Strongest Town 2022, Round 1: University Place, WA vs. White Salmon, WA strongtowns.org/journal/2022…
Strongest Town 2022, Round 1: University Place, WA vs. White Salmon, WA

Strongest Town 2022, Round 1: University Place, WA vs. White Salmon, WA

Cast your vote! Who should advance to Round 2 in the seventh annual Strongest Town Contest?

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“The #MoveAheadWA package is a historic investment and exactly the kind of shift in approach we have needed for a very long time.” Alex Hudson (@Ersilians)'s testimony before the House Transportation Committee yesterday.
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A bridge was installed this morning by @PierceCo crews at Chambers Creek Trail, connecting Lakewood and @CityofUPWA by trail. It is beautiful down there this time of year. More info: buff.ly/2XMb5ww
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Take that, Seattle: Pierce County offering $275-per-new-job incentive to businesses via.q13fox.com/n5JFZ via @Q13FOX
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