Kalamazoo County - January 6, 2026 Board of Commissioners OrganizationalMeeting
In their organizational meeting the Board discussed the allocation of $100,000 from the housing millage to fund emergency winter sheltering through Hope Through Navigation, focusing on family-centric solutions. The meeting also included the adoption of a proclamation recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day, highlighting Dr. King’s contributions to civil rights and justice. Public comments raised concerns about local housing, funding allocations, and public safety, with individuals urging the commission to prioritize effective use of funds and partnerships. Commissioner discussions also covered the need for long-term housing solutions and collaboration with community partners. The meeting concluded with updates on public safety initiatives and reflections on the commission’s recent achievements and future goals.
00:00 Introduction
25:06 Proclamations
27:32 Communications
29:05 Approval of Minutes
29:26 Approval of Agenda
29:51 Public Comments
36:14 Consent Agenda
37:25 Discussion on Emergency Winter Shelter Funding
53:34 Discussion of Continuum Care and Emergency Shelter Options
68:00 Public Comment
72:00 Reports from Officers
86:18 Severe Weather Response Tabletop Exercise
86:43 Emergency Operations Center Training
87:44 Recognition of Service by Jim Mallory
89:00 Household Hazardous Waste Program Cost Savings
90:05 Emergency Management Equipment Investments
92:06 Administrative Building RFP Process
93:43 Commissioner and Public Comments
95:41 Adjournment
