City of Kalamazoo Meetings

Coverage of meetings of the City of Kalamazoo

City of Kalamazoo – December 17, 2025 Environmental Concerns Committee Meeting

The Committee wraps up the brief session by acknowledging the departure of Stephen Romanelli, who has been part of the group but will not be returning in January. The meeting adjourns without reaching quorum - all agenda items will resume…

Kalamazoo City Commission – December 15, 2025 Business Meeting

Public comments continue to raise concerns about the homelessness response, where commissioners discuss potential city roles and the establishment of a committee. The commission approves the Friendship Village project plan and bond issuance, ensuring no fiscal liability to the city.…

Kalamazoo City Commission – December 15, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Kalamazoo City Commission Committee of the Whole Meeting opened with roll call, confirming the presence of the commissioners. Public comments were heard, with concerns about water contamination in local ponds and calling for solutions such as water filtration. Another…

City of Kalamazoo – December 11, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals

During the City of Kalamazoo Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, the board reviewed two major variance requests. The first involved a dimensional variance for a screening fence around ground-mounted mechanical units at Farmer's Alley to enhance public safety and aesthetics.…

City of Kalamazoo – December 10, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission

During the Kalamazoo Historic Preservation Commission meeting members discuss several key topics. They finalize the restructuring of the O'Connor Fund to facilitate grant distribution, acknowledging the hard work of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. The commission reviews the year's progress in…

City of Kalamazoo – Citizen Public Safety Review and Appeals Board – December 9, 2025 Meeting

The board reviewed updates from the Office of Professional Standards, including a briefing on crime statistics, which revealed a decrease in both violent and property crimes. The meeting also highlighted community engagement activities such as the 'Shop with a Senior'…

City of Kalamazoo – December 8, 2025 Kalamazoo City Commission

The Commission holds a comprehensive review of the city's Fiscal Year 2026 budget, focusing on public safety, housing initiatives, and infrastructure improvements. The meeting addresses concerns about public safety budgets, community engagement, and the impact of state funding changes. Public…