Gavel to Gavel

Gavel to gavel coverage of local government meetings. For full agenda indexing and summaries check out the meetings on the PMN App.

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…

Comstock Township – Parks and Recreation – May 11, 2026 Meeting

Comstock Parks and Recreation members deliberated on the future of the old football field property. The property, acquired by the township in the early 2000s, has become overgrown and is frequently misused by homeless individuals and those engaging in drug-related…

Kalamazoo Public Schools – May 7, 2026 Board of Education Meeting

The Kalamazoo Public Schools Board recognized Student achievements from Woodward School and the Kalamazoo Virtual Program. The rest of the meeting highlighted various student advisory presentations, showcasing the impact of programs like the Knights Health Center and the Kalamazoo Innovative…

City of Kalamazoo – Planning Commission – May 7, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting

In the Kalamazoo Planning Commission meeting on May 7, 2026, the Commission reviews a special use permit request for the redevelopment of a gas station at a major intersection. The discussion includes the project's adherence to zoning criteria and its…