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Documenters: Kent City Council meeting for Nov. 19, 2025
- Margaret Lennox
Kent City Council
Nov. 19, 2025
7 p.m.
319 S. Water St.
Kent, OH 44240
Attendance
In attendance were Mayor and President of Council Jack Amrhein, Ward 1 Council Member Melissa Celko, Ward 3 Council Member Robin Turner, Ward 4 Council Member Chris Hook, Ward 5 Council Member Heidi Shaffer Bish, Ward 6 Council Member Jeff Clapper, Council Member at Large Michael DeLeone and Council Member at Large Roger Sidoti. Also in attendance were Clerk of Council Kathy Coleman and City Manager Dave Ruller.
Meeting
Amrhein called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. No public comments were made during the public comment period.
After public comment concluded, Amrhein and council members honored Sue Nelson of Sue Nelson Designs for her contributions to Kent’s community. Nov. 19 was declared Sue Nelson Day to honor her retirement.
Consent agenda
The October and November regular council meeting minutes were approved, as well as drafts 2025-100, 2025-101, 2025-102, 2025-103, 2025-104, 2025-105, 2025-106 and 2025-107.
Committees and Legislation
Council appointed Sara McCarty to the Loan Review Board.
Unfinished Business
No unfinished business.
New Business
No new business.
Mayor’s Comment
Amrhein had his first official mayor’s comment, in which he celebrated Kent’s accomplishments and announced he would be having office hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the week.
“We have a phenomenal administration and I feel very welcome. It’s been a joy working with you guys this past month,” Amrhein said.
Margaret Lennox