Kalamazoo County - Committee of the Whole - May 6, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting
During the Kalamazoo County Committee of the Whole meeting on May 6th, the board engages in a lengthy discussion on the childcare millage proposal, receiving several public comments from local residents and stakeholders. The meeting also includes updates from Metro Transit on transportation services and an upcoming millage vote. The board considers reallocating ARPA funds from the Sunset Lake Dam project to the Parker Drain project and discusses extending the administrator’s authority for the South Street parking structure project. The meeting adjourns as the board enters closed session to discuss legal matters.
Note: Due to Technical Difficulties, the first 10 minutes of this Committee of the Whole meeting are affected by audio and video signal drop-outs. The Committee took a recess to address the technical issues.
00:00 Introduction
00:09:04 Public Comment: Childcare Millage Support
00:47:02 Accounts Payable and Payroll Disbursements Review
00:50:06 Transit Authority Report
00:51:41 Public Transit Update
01:12:34 Gun Violence Initiative Discussion
01:17:00 Budget and Financial Reports
01:25:00 Capital Improvement and Planning
01:26:12 Discussion on Funding and Projects
01:27:12 Gun Violence and Funding Allocation
01:33:00 Resolution: Relocating ARPA Funds
01:37:17 Resolution: Administrative Authority for Project Changes
01:39:02 Appointment of Equalization Director
01:40:14 Proclamation: Childcare Provider Appreciation Day
01:40:38 Closed Session
