Speck also beat Republican Selectman Ed Matson, who received 202 votes, and petition candidate James Rundall, who received 47 votes.

Patricia Oris, chair of the Kent Democratic Town Committee, said she was very happy with the election results overall.

“The Democrats fielded 17 candidates in this municipal election for all kinds of seats, boards and commissions – and all 17 won their seats,” she said. “I think it’s important. I am proud of our candidates. I’ve always been from the time we first approved them. I am proud of my committee and the fact that we were able to elect our 17 candidates, in my opinion, is a testament to the validity of our message and our work.

On the Education Council, Democrat Naomi Joseph, who garnered 676 votes, defeated Republican John Grant, who received 376 votes.

Joseph said she was “very proud” to have been elected.

“I have two children who currently attend Kent public schools and I am committed to their education,” Joseph said. “As a member of the Board of Education, I will be dedicated to doing everything possible to ensure a quality education for my children and those of my friends and neighbors in Kent. “

For the Sewerage Commission, Democrat Stephen Robey, with 718 votes, and Barry Enis, with 550 votes, defeated Republican Jack Nelson, who had 468 votes.

On the Planning and Zoning Commission, Democrats Alice Hicks, with 630 votes, and David Birnbaum, with 506 votes, beat Republican Michael Gawel, who won 392 votes, and petitioner candidate Matthew Winter, who won 289. voice.

“On behalf of Alice Hicks and myself, we consider it an honor to be given full seats on the P&Z committee,” said Birnbaum. “There are many important matters that come before the committee, and it is important to treat applications fairly as they move through the approval process. “

Birnbaum added that the Planning and Zoning Commission “must balance the needs of the community between conservation and development. We will do our utmost to comply with our existing regulations, but when it becomes necessary to create new ones, we will do so based on feedback from our constituents.

On the Zoning Board of Appeals, Democrats Stephen Pener, with 712 votes, Daniel Murray, with 642 votes, and John Johnson, with 675 votes, beat Republican Anthony F. Di Pentima, with 433 votes.

Unopposed and sponsored races

Glenn Sanchez, a Democrat, was also present on the ballot, which ran unopposed for the coach’s choice, which received 755 votes.

Since Sanchez and de Rham garnered more votes than Matson, the two will now be a selectman, and Matson will step down. Selectman Chris Garrity did not run for re-election. Two-thirds of the Kent Board of Selectmen will therefore be different.

In her very first run, “I enjoyed every second,” said Sanchez, who teaches history at Marvelwood School in Kent and has lived in the city for 27 years.

The main issues for Sanchez are the streetscape project, strengthening programs for young and old, and broadband.

City Clerk Darlene Brady, who was cross-approved, received 1,059 votes. Collector Deborah Devaux, also cross-approved, garnered 1,011 votes.

In the Finance Council, Democrat Jason Wright received 686 votes and Republican Tegan Gawel 461 votes.

Democrat Bethany Keck, who ran unopposed to fill a vacant school board position, received 792 votes.

Democrat Gary Ford, with 721 votes, was on the unopposed appeals committee.

For the Zoning Appeal Board alternate, Democrat Justin Potter ran unopposed and received 732 votes.

For the deputy of the Sewage Commission, the Democrat Vincent Roberti, who presented himself without opposition, obtained 733 votes.

All figures include postal ballots. Only the count of postal ballots is not available at the moment.