Satwinder Kaur

Satwinder Kaur – A Dedicated Public Servant and Community Champion

Satwinder Kaur has secured another term in Kent, Washington, City Council, continuing her service in Position 2. Kaur — who has been a council member since 2017 — was re-elected amidst strong community and bipartisan support.

A lifelong Kent resident, Kaur brings deep roots in the community and a track record of public service. She previously worked within the city government as an executive assistant before entering electoral politics.

With professional experience in information technology and a strong educational foundation (including an MBA from UW), she positions herself as both a technical and civic leader.

On the council, Kaur has championed public safety and infrastructure. Under her influence, Kent expanded its police force significantly and invested in community policing programs.

She has also helped secure over $70 million for citywide improvements, ranging from roads and sidewalks to new parks that enhance neighborhood livability.

In early 2024, the council unanimously elected Kaur as Council President, a role in which she serves as the lead spokesperson and works closely with the mayor to guide legislative priorities.

Biography:

NRI Satwinder Kaur is a long-serving member of the Kent, Washington, City Council, currently representing Position 2. A lifelong resident of Kent, she graduated from Kentridge High School and went on to earn an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Washington.

Professionally, Satwinder Kaur works as a senior engineer in the IT sector.

She began her public service working for the city as an executive assistant in 2012–2013. Over the years, she has been deeply involved in civic and community organizations, including:

• Chairing the Kent Cultural Communities Board
• Serving on the Greater Kent Historical Society board
• Volunteering with KentHOPE women’s shelter and other local nonprofits

She has also held leadership roles in regional bodies such as the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Advisory Council and the King County Growth Management Planning Council.
In recognition of her leadership training, she has earned an Advanced Certificate in Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities.

Kaur was first elected to Kent City Council in 2017, re-elected unopposed in 2021, and in 2024, her fellow councilmembers unanimously elected her as Council President.