Civic Snapshots
Highlights of local government meetings
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 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 Comstock Township Zoning Board of Appeals
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…
Civic Snapshot: October 7, 2025 Road Commission of Kalamazoo County
The Board reviewed concerns about township permits and the feasibility of purchasing land for a new county building. There was a discussion on the approval of the agenda and minutes, followed by the approval of payroll and vendor accounts. The…
Civic Snapshot: October 6, 2025 City of Kalamazoo
The commission focuses on selecting a new city manager - entering closed session for the duration of the Committee of the Whole meeting. The brief open session included public comments emphasizing the need for a leader who addresses structural racism…
