September 15, 2020
In a 7-0 vote, the Kent County Board of Commissioners approved $2 million to help public schools utilize part of the CARES Act School funding. Funds can be used to help with implementing safety measures due to the pandemic. Picture: Commissioner Monica Sparks presents Kentwood Public Schools Superintendent Michael Zoerhof with a check from CARES Act School Fund. (Commissioners Emily Brieve and Betsy Melton not pictured) |

In response to an executive order on Enhancing State and Local Involvement in Refugee Resettlement, the Kentwood City Commission adopted a resolution in support of the continued resettlement of refugees and City limits.