Kalamazoo County – Board of Commissioners – March 17, 2026 Meeting
Board members discussed the implementation of a new communication program that enhances interoperability between emergency responders across the county. This program is one of the first of its kind in Michigan and does not require additional tax funding. Further discussions…
Kalamazoo County – Committee of the Whole – March 17, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Public comments highlight the severe lack of childcare, explaining how the absence of affordable and reliable options prevents her from maintaining employment. Amy Petard from the League of Women Voters and Mariah Bryant from Voters Not Politicians urge the board…
City of Kalamazoo – March 17, 2026 Historic District Commission
The commission discusses the appointment of Nelson Nave to the commission. Nelson Nave presents his background and interests in joining, highlighting his commitment to preserving Kalamazoo's historic districts. The commission reviews annual reports, noting a high approval rate for cases…
Comstock Township – Township Board – March 16, 2026 Meeting
The board discusses the urgency of appointing members to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to ensure a quorum for upcoming meetings. They deliberate on public comment procedures, deciding to maintain two public comment periods with the first restricted to…
Kalamazoo City Commission – March 16, 2026 Business Meeting
The Commission addressed the approval of Safe Routes to School projects aimed at improving pedestrian safety on Howard Street and Winchell Avenue. The meeting highlighted community concerns and the commission's commitment to incorporating community feedback into project designs, ensuring safer…
Connecting Communities – Peace House: A Neighborhood Haven For Kids
Meet the three co-founders of Peace House, a free after school program for kids in the Eastside neighborhood, as they share stories along with Jennifer Spicer a current mom with children at Peace House and Pereshieanna Smith one of the…
Kalamazoo City Commission – Committee of the Whole – March 16, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting
During the Kalamazoo City Commission Committee of the Whole Meeting held on Monday, the main focus was on the "B On Burdick" project, a proposed mixed-use, mixed-income development in collaboration with Bronson Hospital. The project aims to provide workforce housing…
Kalamazoo & You – Kalamazoo’s New City Manager, Malcolm Hankins
Getting to know Kalamazoo's New City Manager, Mike Smith sits down with Malcolm Hankins, the new city manager. Hankins, a second-generation public servant with three decades of government experience, discusses his initial months in Kalamazoo, his approach to engaging with…
All Stories Matter – Katey and Chris, why we love performing, the Civic, and life!
Katey Martinek and Christopher Blades have been on stage since childhood although on different stages and in different cities. They met on the Civic theatre stage and formed a friendship that spans time and space. From sharing “belly laughs” while…
Comstock Township – Planning Commission – March 12, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
The Charter Township of Comstock Planning Commission covered multiple agenda items on March 12, including the approval of a site condominium plan proposed by Watts Construction. The plan involves developing affordable housing in the township. The meeting includes significant citizen…
