Civic Snapshots
Highlights of local government meetings
Civic Snapshot: August 4, 2025 Kalamazoo City Commission
Attendees voiced concerns over ICE enforcement actions and the city's preparedness to protect undocumented residents. Public comments focused on the need for Kalamazoo to be a sanctuary city and the lack of trust in local enforcement to resist ICE. City…
Road Commission of Kalamazoo County: The Essential Process of Chip-Sealing
Ever wondered about the road work you often see in our County? Watch this presentation on chip and fog seal operations detailing the current process, and innovative uses.
Civic Snapshot: July 29, 2025 Road Commission of Kalamazoo County
The Commission focused on road maintenance with a presentation on chip and fog seal operations detailing the current process and innovative use. Public comments included Cooper Township Supervisor, Jeff Sorenson discussing road priorities in Cooper Township and the financial implications…
Civic Snapshot: July 28, 2025 Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees
The board discussed the industrial facilities tax exemption for local spice extraction company, KALSEC Inc., which seeks to expand its building and machinery. Representatives from KALSEC presented their case, emphasizing the company's community contributions and employee support. The board also…
Civic Snapshot: July 22, 2025 City of Kalamazoo Natural Features Protection Review Board
During the NFP Review Board Meeting, board members and staff discussed recent site plan reviews, highlighting projects such as the Country Club parcel and Berg Park improvements. Public comments raised issues about finding meeting agendas online, leading to discussions on…
Civic Snapshot: July 22, 2025 Comstock Zoning Board of Appeals
The board deliberated on a variance request for a dimensional variance to allow an additional accessory structure on a residential property. The board members discussed the specifics of the lot, existing structures, and the implications of granting the variance. They…
Civic Snapshot: July 22, 2025 Oshtemo Township Board of Trustees
In their work session the Board continued to review departmental achievements, goals, and vision with presentations from the Legal Department and Anna Horner of Public Works. Discover Kalamazoo President, Jane Gosch provided an update on the ongoing development of the…
