Kent County

Government AdministrationMichigan, United States1001-5000 Employees

Kent County is a large public-sector government administration based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving the West Michigan region. Covering 864 square miles, it serves a population of more than 650,000 people. The county provides a broad mix of mandated services such as law enforcement, the correctional facility, the justice system, public health, drain maintenance, elections administration, equalization, and solid waste management, and discretionary functions including parks, a zoo, an airport, economic development, property description and mapping, and extension services. Kent County emphasizes attracting and retaining a diverse, well-qualified workforce to meet the changing needs of its residents.

Its primary constituents are residents who rely on these public services for safety, health, infrastructure, and civic administration. A notable recent development is the 2022 rollout of QR coded dog license tags, reflecting ongoing improvements in public administration.

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