Civic Snapshots
Highlights of local government meetings
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…
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…
Civic Snapshot: October 9, 2025 Comstock Township Planning Commission
The Commission considers a rezoning request to change a property from R-1A to AGR, which is favorably reviewed for compliance with the master land use plan and future agricultural use. The commission also reviews and finalizes details for accessory structure…
Civic Snapshot: October 9, 2025 City of Kalamazoo Zoning Board of Appeals
The Commission addressed several zoning variance requests, primarily concerning a proposed parking deck and event center. The meeting focused on the approval of variances for large electronic message displays (EMDs) on the parking deck and event center. Detailed discussions included…
City of Kalamazoo – City Manager Candidate Interview Highlights
The Commission conducted a special committee of the whole meeting to interview candidates for the city manager position.
