Kent County, MI

Employee Spotlight: Mary Brock! We’re so grateful for Mary's work in our Register of Deeds office, where she helps manage and maintain the historical record of property ownership and related land documents. Read our full interview here: content.govdelivery.com/attachments/KE…

Look at these adorable pups! 😍 facebook.com/share/r/1DBLFV… Come meet them at our Animal Shelter or learn more on our website here: kentcountymi.gov/1564/Dogs

Kent County got into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit today! Our Commissioners and Administrator's Office staff showed their festive side by wearing green and sharing some delicious homemade treats. We hope everyone had a safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day!

We’re grateful to serve the residents of Kent County every day through our departments & offices! 🍀 This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re highlighting our “lucky numbers” from the past year, showcasing the impactful work happening to make this a great place to live, work, & call home.

Join us for our Board of Commissioners’ Finance & Infrastructure Committee Meeting at 8:30 a.m. Open to the public, the meeting takes place on the 3rd Floor of our Admin Building at 300 Monroe Ave. Watch online: @kentcountylivestream?si=LR9Bv7zVcG6GmoRF" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@kentcountyliv…

New jobs on the horizon! Bright futures begin at Kent County. View our listings below and visit kentcountymi.gov/jobs to apply.

Missed our Kent County Board of Commissioners meeting this week? No problem! Watch our Recap Video here: youtu.be/qub7H4Rsu4M For more details, you can view the full agenda here: bit.ly/2z3siVO

Make a tangible difference this Spring by signing up to volunteer with our Community Action team, to help pack or distribute food for our neighbors in need! If you’re interested, please review the details and sign up here: signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49ADA8…

Join us for our Board of Commissioners’ Meeting at 8:30 a.m. Open to the public, the meeting takes place on the 3rd Floor of our Admin Building at 300 Monroe Ave. Watch online: @kentcountylivestream?si=LR9Bv7zVcG6GmoRF" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@kentcountyliv…

Following last night's storms, we're reminding residents to keep out of floodwater. Floodwater may contain dangerous bacteria and other pollutants, which can be harmful to your health. Avoid flooded areas / standing water, & wash up if contact does occur. ready.gov/floods

Our Recycling & Waste team makes it easy for residents to recycle and reduce what goes into the landfill, offering: • Single Stream Recycling Drop-Off • Foam/Polystyrene Drop-Off • Electronics Recycling • SafeChem • Landfill Services Learn more: kentcountymi.gov/412/Recycling-…

Join us for our Board of Commissioners’ Policy & Operations Committee Meeting at 8:30 a.m. Open to the public, the meeting takes place on the 3rd Floor of our Admin Building - 300 Monroe Ave. Watch online: @kentcountylivestream?si=LR9Bv7zVcG6GmoRF" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@kentcountyliv…

Our Board of Commissioners is seeking residents interested in serving the community through appointment to its boards, commissions, and committees, and we have four vacancies listed below! Please review the opportunities and apply at kentcountymi.gov/991/View-Open-…

On this International Women’s Day, we also want to recognize the remarkable women who serve in our departments across Kent County! Through their work (often behind the scenes) they play a vital role in keeping our county running and moving forward.

Happy International Women’s Day! We’re proud to recognize the remarkable women of our Board of Commissioners! A majority of our 21-member Board - 11 commissioners - are women, representing both urban & rural communities & inspiring the next generation of changemakers. 😊

🌼REMINDER: Daylight saving time begins this weekend on Sunday, March 8 — when the clocks "spring" forward and we "lose" an hour of sleep. To minimize the impact on your mind and body, start shifting your bedtime 15 to 20 minutes earlier these next few days. #sleep #health

Find your fit: Jobs ready for discovery! View our listings below and visit kentcountymi.gov/jobs to apply.

As part of our “A to Z: Discovering Kent County” series, we are happy to highlight Owen-Ames-Kimball, for the letter O! Founded in 1891 in Grand Rapids, O-A-K has played a defining role in shaping the physical character of Kent County. Read more here: facebook.com/share/p/1DrhRW…

We love that our parks can be a safe place to see cool celestial events like the full "worm" moon transitioning into a "blood" moon during a total #lunareclipse. Photos by: Quan Nguyen, Secchia Meadows

Join us for our Board of Commissioners’ Finance & Infrastructure Committee Meeting at 8:30 a.m. Open to the public, the meeting takes place on the 3rd Floor of our Admin Building at 300 Monroe Ave. Watch online: @kentcountylivestream?si=LR9Bv7zVcG6GmoRF" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@kentcountyliv…