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Environmental rights bill causes debate

Environmental rights bill causes debate

ANCHOR LEAD: One of the most notable topics of this year’s election is Kent’s Issue 21, an environmental rights bill that has led to a great deal of debate and could have major ramifications for the city. TV2’s Tyler Carey has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S2_CAREY_KERG[/bbrvideo] A ballot initiative in Kent known formally as Issue 21 is causing quite a stir. The issue deals with what is known as the Kent Community Bill of Rights, a set of rules and regulations…

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Police Going to College

Police Going to College

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P3_York_Kent[/bbrvideo] The city of Kent has just finished redeveloping the downtown area. It is now time for the city to shift its focus towards the community. In my meeting with Mayor Fiala I learned that the location of the new police station is going to be built on the end of College Street where I am currently standing. The city is purchasing 18 properties on and around College Street through the power of eminent domain. The decision to put…

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