Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 Kalamazoo County Committee of the Whole
During the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole meeing, various significant agenda items were discussed. The board reviewed the progress of the TRI Share pilot program, highlighting its impact on employees and the potential for expansion to better support family-friendly employment practices. Additionally, a comprehensive presentation was delivered on the county’s facility master plan, emphasizing the need for strategic investments in infrastructure to accommodate future growth and service delivery. Commissioners also considered a resolution to support Oshtemo Township’s sanitary sewer project, which involved leveraging the county’s bond capacity. These discussions reflect the board’s commitment to enhancing community infrastructure and supporting workforce development.
00:00 Introduction
00:08 Roll Call
00:32 Public Comment Period
07:59 Accounts Payable and Payroll Disbursements Review
09:18 Monthly Financial Report
13:14 Public Comment Revisited
19:29 Monthly Investment Report
25:53 Kalamazoo County Facilities Master Plan Presentation
41:13 Discussion on the Sheriff’s Office and Jail Expansion
53:02 Proposal for New Facilities and Budget Considerations
66:01 TRI Share and Care Share Programs Update
74:06 Discussion on Childcare Benefits for County Employees
92:54 Board Chair Committee Assignments
95:00 Resolution for Oshtemo Charter Township Sanitary Sewer
98:00 First Reading of Wear Red Day Proclamation
99:04 Closed Session for Collective Bargaining Agreements
99:59 Returning from Closed Session
102:50 Adjournment of Committee of the Whole and Call to Order Regular Business Meeting
