Government
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Road Commission of Kalamazoo County – December 16, 2025 Board of County Road Commissioners Meeting
During the Kalamazoo County Road Commissioners Meeting held on December 16, 2025, the Board of County Road Commissioners discussed the 2026 budget, highlighting the challenges posed by the new road funding package and its delayed implementation. The Board reviewed the…
Amplify Kalamazoo – Road Diet Coming to Milwood
What Is a Road Diet? City Explains Safety-Focused Street Changes A recent explanation from city staff shed light on an increasingly common transportation strategy: the road diet. Road diets aren’t about reducing traffic—they’re primarily a safety tool for traffic calming.…
Civic Snapshot: November 4, 2025 Road Commission of Kalamazoo County
The board discussed guidelines for public comments, the renewal of health, dental, and disability insurance plans for Road Commission employees, and the approval of contracted winter maintenance services - approving the final Road Contract for the year. They also addressed…
Downtown Development in Kalamazoo
The Kalamazoo Community welcomes change as we see a variety of downtown developments and check in with a previously promised project; a flashback from Bates Alley.
Civic Snapshot: October 20, 2025 Kalamazoo City Commission
The Commission focused on the selection of a new city manager to replace the retiring Jim Ritsema. The meeting provided an opportunity for public comments, with many community members expressing support for candidates Malcolm Hankins and Laura Lamb. The commission…
Civic Snapshot: October 20, 2025 Comstock Township Board
The board reviewed attorney billing practices and the implications of a controversial development proposal. They discussed the removal of a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) member due to attendance and conflict of interest issues, ultimately deciding against proceeding with removal. The…
Civic Snapshot: October 16, 2025 Comstock Planning Commission
The Commission continued the review of a proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) ordinance. The commission discussed public comments related to the ordinance and considered future changes post-public hearing. Allegations of ethics violations against several commissioners were addressed, with discussions…
