Comstock Township – Planning Commission – May 14, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
Citizen comments at the Comstock Planning Commission meeting on May 14 included concerns about rejected fireworks tent permits on vacant lots ahead of July 4, and requests for ordinance changes. The commission spent the large majority of the meeting reviewing…
Oshtemo Township – Planning Commission – May 14, 2026 Meeting
The Oshtemo Township Planning Commission convened Thursday May 14 to hear a presentation on zoning reform by representatives from Progressive AE and the Michigan Association of Planning, highlighting tools to increase housing diversity and affordability. The commission also reviews and…
City of Kalamazoo – Zoning Board of Appeals – May 14, 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals
The Kalamazoo Zoning Board of Appeals met May 14, 2026 to discuss various issues, notably including attendance policies and a new development proposal. The meeting addressed concerns about board members' attendance and the need for a protocol to handle excused…
All Stories Matter – Dean & Gabriela Suárez-Starfeldt of the Koa Fund Part 2
Gabriela and Dean Suárez-Stareldt joined Marvinetta for part 2 of their "All Stories Matter" conversation. Threading all the ebbs and flows was their daughter, Koa – her eye of beauty for everything, everywhere, all at once – combined with a…
City of Kalamazoo – May 14, 2026 Utility Policy Committee Meeting
At their May 14, 2026 meeting, the City of Kalamazoo Utility Policy Committee reviews the Stantec contract approval and the City Commission's recent actions on lead service line replacements, highlighting the program's progress and community support. Updates are provided on…
City of Kalamazoo – May 13, 2026 Historic Preservation Commission
The commission reviewed a proposal for a mini-grant from the Friends of Historic Kalamazoo Cemeteries. The grant seeks to fund preservation activities, including cleaning gravestones using D2 cleaner, and support volunteer efforts in Mountain Home Cemetery. The commission discussed the…
Oshtemo Township – Township Board – May 12, 2026 Meeting
May 12th's Oshtemo Township Board meeting began with updates on various local projects, including the West Main and Drake scenario planning project and the progress on the fire department's strategic plan. The board also considered options for revising the township's…
City of Kalamazoo – Citizen Public Safety Review and Appeals Board – May 12, 2026 Meeting
During the Citizens Public Safety Review and Appeal Board Meeting on May 12, 2026, the board addressed several key topics. Board member Wally Ferrara announced his resignation to join the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, citing a conflict of interest…
Kalamazoo City Commission – May 11, 2026 Business Meeting
The Commission approved a road diet for Portage Street, converting it from four lanes to three to improve safety and add bike lanes. They also moved forward with a lead service line replacement project, aiming to replace 2,700 lines, significantly…
Kalamazoo City Commission – Committee of the Whole – May 11, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting
During the Kalamazoo City Commission's Committee of the Whole meeting on May 11, 2026, the commission focuses on the initiatives of the Kalamazoo Childcare Coalition. Representatives from the Michigan Transformation Collective present on the Kalamazoo Childcare Coalition's efforts to improve…
