City of Kalamazoo - Civil Rights Board - December 3, 2025 Meeting
The board discusses the importance of public participation in the Imagine Kalamazoo planning process and highlights the need for board members to attend these sessions to ensure equity issues are addressed.
The meeting also includes updates on the education subcommittee’s efforts to create educational materials for landlords and tenants about housing ordinances.
Additionally, public comments express concerns about communication and participation in subcommittee activities.
00:00 Introduction
03:00 Call to Order
03:12 Roll Call
04:03 Adoption of the Agenda
05:06 Approval of Minutes
06:06 Public Announcements and Communications
06:19 Board Chair Nomination and Election Discussion
09:02 Board Roles and Participation Discussion
13:29 Presentation on Imagine Kalamazoo
25:02 Board Membership and Subcommittee Appointments
41:02 2026 Meeting Schedule Approval
43:02 Public Comments
43:29 Public Comments – Kathy’s Communication Issue
45:06 Public Comments – Housing Equity and Education
47:44 Public Comments – Meeting Times and Community Involvement
50:45 Board Response to Public Comments
55:52 Adjournment
