The Kent City Council unanimously approved Mayor Suzette Cooke’s appointment of Kim Komoto as the City Clerk on Oct. 5. Komoto will start Oct. 17.
Komoto succeeds Ronald Moore, who resigned in June.
Komoto has served as a legal analyst for the City Attorney’s office since 2010 and brings to her new role years of experience in public records law and compliance.
Komoto is a graduate of Kentridge High School. She earned her associate of applied science degree in paralegal studies from Highline College.