Kent Downtown Partnership hires new administrative assistant

The Kent Downtown Partnership has hired Charlotte Turpin as an administrative assistant.

Three board members interviewed the final candidates and selected Turpin for the job.

Turpin has worked for Holland America and as a real estate agent. She understands what it is like to operate a small business.

Barbara Smith, executive director, said; “I am so excited to finally have a permanent, part-time administrative assistantand someone with as much enthusiasm and passion as Charlotte does for downtown Kent. We are lucky to have her.”