Residents and city of Kent leaders celebrated the grand reopening Sunday, May 4 of the Kent Commons Community Center.
Crews completed an $1.5 million remodel that included a new entrance and front counter, an expanded weight room and locker rooms, a new family restroom and two refreshment areas with vending machines containing snacks and beverages. The funds for the project came from the city’s capital budget.
Mayor Dana Ralph kicked off the ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the entrance to Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N., just south of the accesso ShoWare Center. Other city leaders at the ceremony included City Council President Satwinder Kaur and council members John Boyd, Zandria Michaud and Toni Troutner…