Kurt Triplett was hired in June of 2010 as Kirkland's fourth City Manager. As City Manager, Mr. Triplett administers and manages the City according to the mission, policies and budget adopted by the City Council. Mr. Triplett oversees the operation of 12 departments, over 600 employees, and over a $1 billion biennial budget.
Mr. Triplett is committed to keeping Kirkland exceptional and maintaining the quality of life residents enjoy. His top priorities are outlined in the
City Work Program, which is adopted by the City Council every two years. The Council has charged Mr. Triplett to have a strong focus on jobs and economic development and keeping Kirkland safe, green, livable and walkable. He spearheaded the purchase of the Cross Kirkland Corridor and champions developing the Corridor into an economic engine and a national example of multi-modal transportation and sustainability.
Mr. Triplett is executive board chair of A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH). He is also currently chair of the Eastside Public Safety Communications Agency (EPSCA) as well as a joint board member for the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network (PSERN). Both agencies provide emergency radio support for Police and Fire Services. Mr. Triplett was awarded the 2016 "Award for Excellence" by the Washington City/County Management Association (WCMA).
Prior to Kirkland, Mr. Triplett worked for King County for 17 years, including serving as the Interim County Executive in 2009, Chief of Staff to Executive Ron Sims, Deputy Director of Natural Resources and Parks, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Executive Sims and former Executive Gary Locke.
Mr. Triplett has a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government (2003) and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Stanford University (1989).
To reach Kurt:
425-587-3020
ktriplett@kirklandwa.gov
Executive Assistant Amy Bolen
425-587-3007
abolen@kirklandwa.gov
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