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“This is because I am passionate about Kent. I want Kent to continue to be a great place to raise a family with safe streets, beautiful parks, thriving businesses, and vibrant community,” Kaur said in a news release.

A lifelong Kent resident and proud Kentridge High School graduate (Class of 2004), Kaur earned an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Washington and works as a Senior Engineer in the tech industry. Her career in public service began as a Council Executive Assistant in the Mayor’s office, and she made history in 2017 as the first Indian-American Sikh elected to the Kent City Council.

Over more than two decades of community involvement, Kaur has mentored youth, served on city boards and commissions, and held leadership roles on nonprofit boards—including the executive board of the Greater Kent Historical Society. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she helped lead recovery efforts, emphasizing public safety and economic resilience. Under her tenure, Kent increased its police force from 105 to 167 officers and expanded community-based policing programs.

Kaur has also built a strong base of support for her re-election bid. She has secured endorsements from Kent Mayor Dana Ralph, all six city councilmembers, Kent Firefighters IAFF 1747, the Kent Education Association, and several regional and state leaders.

Beyond her public service, Kaur remains deeply connected to the community. A PTA mom since 2010, she and her husband, a Boeing engineer, are raising their four children in Kent. As a family, they regularly volunteer in park and street clean-ups, reflecting her hands-on approach to leadership and community building.

From her historic election to her continued commitment to Kent’s future, Satwinder Kaur’s re-election campaign underscores her vision of a safe, thriving, and united city for all residents.

Kent Deserves Satwinder Kaur’s Leadership Again

Kent City Council President Satwinder Kaur has once again stepped forward to serve her community, announcing her campaign for re-election to Position No. 2. A proud Kent native, lifelong resident, and Kentridge High School graduate, Kaur represents the values, vision, and hard work that continue to move the city forward.

Since her historic election in 2017 as the first Indian-American Sikh woman elected to the Kent City Council, Kaur has proven herself as a dedicated leader who delivers results. Re-elected unopposed in 2021 and now serving as Council President, she has championed public safety, strengthened community policing, expanded parks, and prioritized infrastructure improvements. Under her leadership, Kent increased its police force from 105 to 167 officers while also investing in community-based safety programs.

Kaur’s leadership was especially visible during the COVID-19 pandemic, when she helped guide Kent through one of its most challenging chapters—balancing public health, economic recovery, and support for families. With over 20 years of community service, she has consistently put the needs of residents first, mentoring youth, serving on nonprofit boards, and rolling up her sleeves to volunteer alongside her family at park and street clean-ups.

Her re-election campaign has already earned the endorsements of Kent Mayor Dana Ralph, all six city councilmembers, Kent Firefighters IAFF 1747, the Kent Education Association, and multiple regional and state leaders—a clear sign of her broad and bipartisan support.

“This is because I am passionate about Kent. I want Kent to continue to be a great place to raise a family with safe streets, beautiful parks, thriving businesses, and vibrant community,” Kaur said in her announcement.

Satwinder Kaur is not just running for office—she is running to keep Kent strong, safe, and united. With her proven record, deep local roots, and vision for the future, Kent cannot afford to lose her leadership. Re-electing Satwinder Kaur means re-investing in a city that works for every family, every neighborhood, and every generation.