Council President Satwinder Kaur is inviting residents to join her in supporting Congressman Adam Smith, a leader who has delivered real results for Kent’s immigrant and BIPOC communities — including securing $673,000 for World Relief Seattle’s Teaching & Commercial Kitchen in Kent to help refugee and immigrant entrepreneurs start food businesses, advocating for federal funding for projects like Sea Mar’s new medical clinic and affordable housing, and supporting UTOPIA’s Mapu Maia Clinic for culturally informed health and mental health services.
To celebrate these achievements and honor the district’s diversity, Council President Kaur and Congressman Smith are hosting the Annual Taste of the 9th — a community celebration of cultures and the presentation of Congressman Smith’s 2025 Champion of Justice awards.