Jeff Bennett retired in 2022 from the City of Puyallup after a 23 year career as a police officer. During his career, he focused on building strong connections with residents. Jeff took on the role of Community Outreach Officer with the department, taking pride in leading a compassionate response to homelessness while enforcing respect for private property and security for city residents and business.
Jeff now works in renewable energy, securing solar projects for homeowners and businesses throughout Western Washington. His work in renewable energy reflects a passion for the environment and renewables that his neighbors know well: before switching to an electric vehicle and outfitting his roof with solar a decade ago, Jeff converted his old SUV to run on waste vegetable oil.
Jeff remarried in 2019 to Shannon Bennett, a loyal public servant in local government. Shannon currently manages human services programs for the City of Lakewood, WA where she facilitates the Lakewood’s Promise and Community Services advisory boards and leads efforts to strengthen city-community partnerships to address local needs. Prior to working in Lakewood, Shannon managed affordable housing programs for municipalities in Washington and California, bringing a strong foundation in public policy and local development to her current role.
The responsibility Shannon holds most dear is managing the Lakewood Youth Council, where she mentors, advocates for, and empowers local high school students. The Youth Council encourages its members to advise city leaders on how to prioritize youth issues, and she has worked to provide her students with professional and volunteer opportunities. She also serves as a bridge builder and dedicated volunteer with the Oasis Youth Center. Shannon is part of the Puyallup Arts and Culture Commission and she continues to give back to her community by volunteering at the Puyallup Public Library. Looking ahead, she hopes to support Jeff in helping the City of Puyallup establish its own Youth Council, expanding opportunities for young leaders in our community.
In their free time, Jeff and Shannon enjoy traveling on adventures with Jeff’s daughters, and spending time riding bikes around the neighborhoods of Puyallup with their two dogs, Maggie and Lola.
Jeff has always been known for his big-heart and for being a highly involved member of his community. From volunteering on the supervisory committee of Mt. Rainier Federal Credit Union in downtown Puyallup, to serving as the Community Outreach Officer handling resident concerns of all types, to being a helpful neighbor for everyone near him, Jeff has seen all sides of the city in which he grew up. These experiences demonstrate how he plans to represent you on City Council – seeking and considering all perspectives before making decisions that affect us.
News Articles & Video Archives on Jeff Bennett
- Puyallup police officers John Berg, Jeff Bennett, and Zach Kenyon received the highest medal of honor in the State of Washington
- 10 Reasons Every City Needs a Community Outreach Officer
- A homegrown police officer caught up in the ‘Clean Up Puyallup’ uproar
- Community outreach officer strives to keep the peace amongst homeless, concerned citizens
- We want to thank Puyallup Police Officer, Jeff Bennett for driving this Barred Owl to us yesterday.
- Artisan Electric Solar Video
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