Kalamazoo County Meetings
Gavel to gavel coverage of meetings of the County of Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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…
Kalamazoo County – Board of Commissioners – March 3, 2026 Meeting
The Kalamazoo County Board discusses the need for additional judgeships as recommended by the State Court Administrator's Office, infrastructure improvements, and community health updates. The board reviews pressing matters such as the emergency replacement of a fingerprinting machine at the…
Kalamazoo County – Committee of the Whole – March 3, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting
The board reviewed housing framework updates provided by Housing Director Mary Balkema. Key topics included the progress of the Landing Place shelter, voucher programs, and the development of a data integration system. The meeting also covered the issuance of tax-exempt…
Kalamazoo County Board – February 17, 2026 Committee of the Whole
The Kalamazoo County Committee of the Whole met on February 17th, with a portion of the meeting focused on discussing the potential early childhood development millage. The board reviews previous presentations and engages in dialogue with partners, including the Michigan…
Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners – February 17, 2026 Kalamazoo County Regular Business Mee…
The board discusses opposition to legislation preempting local control over data centers and battery storage facilities. The meeting includes the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Western Michigan University concerning the Asylum Lake Preserve. Additionally, an ad hoc…
Kalamazoo County – Board of Commissioners – February 3, 2026 Meeting
The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners convenes for their regular business meeting on February 3, 2026. The meeting begins with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by roll call. They proceed to approve proclamations and communications, including a…
