The Board will recommend Keshia Dickason formerly of the Kalamazoo County Road Commission for an appointment to the board by the City Commission. The board also addressed concerns about difficulty navigating the City website.

The Board reviews updates from various departments of Township administration including the department of Public Works, Planning, Zoning, Friends of the Park, and the Downtown Development Aurthority.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the March 26, 2026 Comstock Township Planning Commission meeting from Comstock Township Hall.

The Commission considers a rezoning request and the site plan extension for Maple Hill Auto Group after continuing to hear community concerns about battery energy storage systems.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the March 25, 2026 Comstock Charter Township Downtown Development Authority meeting.

The Board will recommend Keshia Dickason formerly of the Kalamazoo County Road Commission for an appointment to the board by the City Commission. The board also addressed concerns about difficulty navigating the City website.

Coverage of the March 24, 2026 Special Meeting of the Comstock Township Board of Trustees

The Board reviews a plan for open burning policy and a Budget Amendment for the Fire Department. Trustees dont agree about the implementation of an energy committee.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the March 24, 2026 Meeting of the Natural Features Protection Review Board for the City of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the March 24, 2026 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the Charter Township of Comstock. Stay engaged with your elected officials as they make decisions affecting your hometown.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the March 24, 2026 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the Charter Township of Oshtemo. Stay engaged as decisions are made for variances to local zoning in your town.

LIVE Gavel to Gavel coverage of the March 24, 2026 Kalamazoo County Board of County Road Commissioners Meeting. Stay up-to-date with local government on Public Media Network!

The Board continues to consider the resignation of Township Treasurer and reviews plans for the new Facility.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the March 19, 2026 Board of Education meeting for Kalamazoo Public Schools. Stay informed as your elected officials make decisions that affect the local schools and public education.

NOTE: Due to our error, this recording was cut short a few minutes of the full meeting. The meeting began at 4:30 PM and ended at approximately 6:01pm on March 18, 2026. Coverage of the March 18, 2026 meeting of the Environmental Concerns Committ

Gavel to gavel coverage of the March 17, 2026 meeting of the Board of Commissioners for Kalamazoo County.

Commissioners engage in discussions to establish strategic priorities for the city. Topics include enhancing community trust and safety, economic development, and the importance of public engagement. Commissioners express the need for measurable outcomes

The Commission interviews an applicant for 1 of 3 open seats on the board. Upon approval a recommendation will be considered by the Kalamazoo City Commission in their April Board meeting.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the March 17, 2026 meeting of the Committee of Whole for the Board of Commissioners for Kalamazoo County.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the March 16, 2026 Business Meeting of the Kalamazoo City Commission. Stay informed and engaged as your elected officials discuss the issues and make decisions that affect you and your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the March 16, 2026 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Comstock. Stay engaged with your elected officials as they make decisions affecting your hometown.

Live gavel to gavel coverage of the March 16, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected as your elected representatives work on issues important to you and your city.

The Commission reviews the 2045 Comprehensive and Master Streets Plan before passing it on to the Township Board for approval.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the March 12, 2026 meeting of the Planning Commission for Comstock Charter Township. The Comstock Township Planning Commission assumes duties related to planning and development, rezoning, site plan reviews and more. They pr

Gavel to gavel coverage of the March 12, 2026 meeting of the Utility Policy Committee for the City of Kalamazoo.

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the March 11, 2026 Comstock Downtown Development Authority Special Meeting from Comstock Township Hall.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the March 11, 2026 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the March 10, 2026 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Oshtemo.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the March 10, 2026 Meeting of the Citizen Public Safety Review and Appeals Board for the City of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the March 10, 2026 meeting of the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Kalamazoo. Stay engaged as decisions are made affecting your county road system.

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the March 10, 2026 Comstock Township Special Board meeting from Comstock Township Hall.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the March 09, 2026 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected to your elected officials as they discuss and make decisions affecting your hometown.

Gavel to Gavel Coverage of the March 9, 2026 Charter Township of Comstock Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

Gavel to gavel coverage of the March 5, 2026 Board of Education meeting for Kalamazoo Public Schools. Stay informed as your elected officials make decisions that affect the local schools and public education.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the March 3, 2026 meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the County of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the March 3, 2026 meeting of the Board of Commissioner's Committee of the Whole for the County of Kalamazoo. Stay connected to your local elected officials.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the March 2, 2026 Business Meeting of the Kalamazoo City Commission. Stay informed and engaged as your elected officials discuss the issues and make decisions that affect you and your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the March 2, 2026 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Comstock. Stay engaged with your elected officials as they make decisions affecting your hometown.

Live gavel to gavel coverage of the March 2, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected as your elected representatives work on issues important to you and your city.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 26, 2026 meeting of the Planning Commission for the Charter Township of Comstock. Stay engaged and aware about discussions and decisions affecting the quality of life in your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 25, 2026 Comstock Charter Township Downtown Development Authority meeting.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 24, 2026 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Oshtemo.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the February 24, 2026 Meeting of the Natural Features Protection Review Board for the City of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 24, 2026 meeting of the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 24, 2026 meeting of the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 23, 2026 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Comstock. Stay engaged with your elected officials as they make decisions affecting your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 19, 2026 Board of Education meeting for Kalamazoo Public Schools. Stay informed as your elected officials make decisions that affect the local schools and public education.

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the February 19, 2026 Comstock Township Planning Commission meeting from Comstock Township Hall.

The ECC appoints board positions in this the first meeting of the year, they consider an applicant to join the Committee and continues the Asylum Lake conservation discussion.

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Homelessness Committee meeting at Comstock Township Hall.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 17, 2026 Kalamazoo County Regular Business Meeting

The Board reviews the 2026 County Corridor Strategy with a presentation highlighting proposed community upgrades.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 16, 2026 Business Meeting of the Kalamazoo City Commission. Stay informed and engaged as your elected officials discuss the issues and make decisions that affect you and your hometown.

Live gavel to gavel coverage of the February 16, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected as your elected representatives work on issues important to you and your city.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 12, 2026 meeting of the Planning Commission for the Charter Township of Oshtemo. Stay engaged and aware about discussions and decisions affecting the quality of life in your hometown.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the February 12, 2026 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay connected and informed on potential zoning changes in your city.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 10, 2026 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Oshtemo.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the February 10, 2026 Meeting of the Citizen Public Safety Review and Appeals Board for the City of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County - February 10, 2026 Board of County Road Commissioners Meeting

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 09, 2026 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected to your elected officials as they discuss and make decisions affecting your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 09, 2026 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected to your elected officials as they discuss and make decisions affecting your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 5, 2026 Board of Education meeting for Kalamazoo Public Schools. Stay informed as your elected officials make decisions that affect the local schools and public education.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 5, 2026 meeting of the Planning Commission for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay informed as your local government reviews changes to land use plans, special use permits, and other issues that affect your quality of life

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 4, 2026 meeting of the Civil Rights Board for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected to your city government.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 3, 2026 meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the County of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 3, 2026 meeting of the Board of Commissioner's Committee of the Whole for the County of Kalamazoo. Stay connected to your local elected officials.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 2, 2026 Business Meeting of the Kalamazoo City Commission. Stay informed and engaged as your elected officials discuss the issues and make decisions that affect you and your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the February 2, 2026 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Comstock. Stay engaged with your elected officials as they make decisions affecting your hometown.

Live gavel to gavel coverage of the February 2, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected as your elected representatives work on issues important to you and your city.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the January 27, 2026 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Oshtemo.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the January 27, 2026 Meeting of the Natural Features Protection Review Board for the City of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the January 27, 2026 Road Commission of Kalamazoo County Board meeting.

The board unanimously re-elects the incumbent chair and vice chair and considers a frontage variance request from Meyer C Weiner for First National Bank on Main Street.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the Social Justice Youth Awards followed by the January 26, 2026 Regular Business Meeting of the Kalamazoo City Commission from Kalamazoo City Hall.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the January 26, 2026 Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees Meeting.

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the January 22, 2026 Comstock Township Planning Commission meeting.

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the January 22, 2026 Comstock Township Planning Commission meeting.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the January 20, 2026 Kalamazoo County Regular Board Meeting.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the January 20, 2026 Kalamazoo County Committee of the Whole meeting.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the January 14, 2026 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the January 14, 2026 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Comstock. Stay engaged with your elected officials as they make decisions affecting your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the January 14, 2026 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Comstock. Stay engaged with your elected officials as they make decisions affecting your hometown.

The Board reviews the Fire Departments 2025 - 2027 Strategic Plan and continues discussion on Battery Energy Storage System Ordinances.

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the January 13, 2026 Citizens Public Safety Review and Appeal Board meeting from Commission Chambers in Kalamazoo City Hall.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the January 13, 2026 meeting of the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Kalamazoo. Stay engaged as decisions are made affecting your county road system.

Gavel to Gavel Coverage of the January 12, 2026 Charter Township of Comstock Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the January 8, 2026 Kalamazoo Public Schools Meeting on Public Media Network.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the January 8, 2026 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay connected and informed on potential zoning changes in your city.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the January 8, 2026 meeting of the Planning Commission for the Charter Township of Oshtemo. Stay engaged and aware about discussions and decisions affecting the quality of life in your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the January 8, 2026 meeting of the Utility Policy Committee for the City of Kalamazoo.

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the January 6, 2026 Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners Organizational meeting.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the January 5, 2026 Business Meeting of the Kalamazoo City Commission. Stay informed and engaged as your elected officials discuss the issues and make decisions that affect you and your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the January 5, 2026 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Comstock. Stay engaged with your elected officials as they make decisions affecting your hometown.

Live gavel to gavel coverage of the January 5, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected as your elected representatives work on issues important to you and your city.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the December 30, 2025 Road Commission of Kalamazoo County

Gavel to gavel coverage of the December 23, 2025 Oshtemo Township Board meeting. The Board considers the Police Protection Agreement and a draft of Act 185.

The Committee adjourns without reaching quorum - all agenda items will resume in the January 21, 2026 meeting.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the December 16, 2025 meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the County of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the December 16, 2025 meeting of the Board of Commissioner's Committee of the Whole for the County of Kalamazoo. Stay connected to your local elected officials.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the December 15, 2025 Business Meeting of the Kalamazoo City Commission. Stay informed and engaged as your elected officials discuss the issues and make decisions that affect you and your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the December 15, 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Comstock. Stay engaged with your elected officials as they make decisions affecting your hometown.

The Committee of the Whole meets briefly for public comments before closed session.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the December 11, 2025 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay connected and informed on potential zoning changes in your city.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the December 11, 2025 meeting of the Planning Commission for Comstock Charter Township. The Comstock Township Planning Commission assumes duties related to planning and development, rezoning, site plan reviews and more. They

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the December 10, 2025 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Kalamazoo.

The Board reviews the 2045 Comprehensive Master Plan, the 2025 Comprehensive Streets Plan, and a presentation a current public safety statistics from the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's office.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the December 9, 2025 Meeting of the Citizen Public Safety Review and Appeals Board for the City of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the December 08, 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected to your elected officials as they discuss and make decisions affecting your hometown.

Gavel to Gavel Coverage of the December 8, 2025 Charter Township of Comstock Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

The Commission reviews the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget with presentations from City Planning, Public Services, and Public Safety.

The Commission considers an application for the construction of a utility building and a speedway gas center on the corner of Gull and Riverview rd replacing the closed Walgreens at that location.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the December 3, 2025 meeting of the Civil Rights Board for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected to your city government.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the December 2, 2025 meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the County of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the December 2, 2025 meeting of the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Kalamazoo. Stay engaged as decisions are made affecting your county road system.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the December 2, 2025 meeting of the Board of Commissioner's Committee of the Whole for the County of Kalamazoo. Stay connected to your local elected officials.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the December 1, 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Comstock. Stay engaged with your elected officials as they make decisions affecting your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the December 1, 2025 Business Meeting of the Kalamazoo City Commission. Stay informed and engaged as your elected officials discuss the issues and make decisions that affect you and your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the December 1, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected as your elected representatives work on issues important to you and your city.

The board reviews the 2026 Draft Budget and discusses the construction of battery energy storage systems in the community or adopting a moratorium on them.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the November 25, 2025 Meeting of the Natural Features Protection Review Board for the City of Kalamazoo.

The Board reviews a presentation from engineering firm Prein & Newhoff with updates on recent and ongoing Non-Motorized projects throughout the community.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the November 20, 2025 meeting of the Planning Commission for Comstock Charter Township. The Comstock Township Planning Commission assumes duties related to planning and development, rezoning, site plan reviews and more. They

Gavel to gavel coverage of the November 19, 2025 meeting of the Environmental Concerns Committee for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected to your city government.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the November 18, 2025 meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the County of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the November 18, 2025 meeting of the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Kalamazoo. Stay engaged as decisions are made affecting your county road system.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the November 18, 2025 meeting of the Board of Commissioner's Committee of the Whole for the County of Kalamazoo. Stay connected to your local elected officials.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the November 17, 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Comstock. Stay engaged with your elected officials as they make decisions affecting your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the November 17, 2025 Business Meeting of the Kalamazoo City Commission. Stay informed and engaged as your elected officials discuss the issues and make decisions that affect you and your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the November 17, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected as your elected representatives work on issues important to you and your city.

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the November 13, 2025 City of Kalamazoo Zoning Board of Appeals meeting from Commission Chambers in Kalamazoo City Hall.

The Board reviews the Oshtemo 2045 Plan and continues to hear community members opposed to the construction of Battery Energy Storage Systems in the community.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the November 13, 2025 meeting of the Planning Commission for Comstock Charter Township. The Comstock Township Planning Commission assumes duties related to planning and development, rezoning, site plan reviews and more. They

The Committee approves a Water Shut off and Leak policy intended to protect residents from utility expenses beyond their control.

LIVE public meetings scheduled from NOVEMBER 17 - 25

Gavel to gavel coverage of the November 12, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission meeting from Commission Chambers in Kalamazoo City Hall.

The Board reviews the 2026 Employee Benefit Package and hears public comments opposed to Battery Energy Storage Systems in Oshtemo Township.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the November 10, 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected to your elected officials as they discuss and make decisions affecting your hometown.

The Board reviews the June 2025 Annual Financial Report and Construction updates for the new El Sol Elementary School.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the November 6, 2025 meeting of the Planning Commission for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay informed as your local government reviews changes to land use plans, special use permits, and other issues that affect your quality of life

Gavel to gavel coverage of the November 5, 2025 meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the County of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the November 5, 2025 meeting of the Board of Commissioner's Committee of the Whole for the County of Kalamazoo. Stay connected to your local elected officials.

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.

The Commission approves its final road contract for the year and hosts visits from Commissioner John Gisler and Charleston Township Supervisor Jerry Vander Roest.

LIVE public meetings scheduled from NOVEMBER 3 - 16

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the October 30, 2025 Comstock Township Special Planning Commission Meeting from Comstock Township Hall.

The City Commission met in special session on Thursday, October 30, 2025 to approve an employment agreement with Malcolm Hankins for the City Manager position. The Board also approved.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the October 29, 2025 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education meeting.

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the October 16, 2025 Comstock Planning Commission Special Meeting.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the October 28, 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Oshtemo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the October 28, 2025 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the Charter Township of Comstock. Stay engaged with your elected officials as they make decisions affecting your hometown.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the October 28, 2025 Meeting of the Natural Features Protection Review Board for the City of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the October 28, 2025 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the Charter Township of Oshtemo. Stay engaged as decisions are made for variances to local zoning in your town.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the October 27, 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected to your elected officials as they discuss and make decisions affecting your hometown.

LIVE public meetings scheduled from October 25 - 31

Gavel to gavel coverage of the October 23, 2025 meeting of the Planning Commission for the Charter Township of Oshtemo. Stay engaged and aware about discussions and decisions affecting the quality of life in your hometown.

The DDA adjourned without reaching quorum and will resume its agenda in the November 19 meeting.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the October 21, 2025 Kalamazoo County Committee of the Whole meeting.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the October 21, 2025 Meeting of the Historic District Commission for the City of Kalamazoo.

The DDA adjourned without reaching quorum and will resume its agenda in the November 19 meeting.

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the October 21, 2025 Road Commission of Kalamazoo County Board Meeting.

The Commission focused on the selection of a new city manager to replace the retiring Jim Ritsema. The meeting provided an opportunity for public commentss. The commission made a final decision during the business meeting later in the evening.

The board reviewed attorney billing practices and the implications of a controversial development proposal. They discussed the removal of a Downtown Development Authority member.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the October 20, 2025 Business Meeting of the Kalamazoo City Commission. Stay informed and engaged as your elected officials discuss the issues and make decisions that affect you and your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the October 20, 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Comstock. Stay engaged with your elected officials as they make decisions affecting your hometown.

Live gavel to gavel coverage of the October 20, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected as your elected representatives work on issues important to you and your city.

The Commission conducted a special committee of the whole meeting to interview candidates for the city manager position.

The Commission continued the review of a proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) ordinance.

LIVE coverage of the city of Kalamazoo’s City Manager interviews continues with the 4th and final candidate.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the October 16, 2025 meeting of the Planning Commission for Comstock Charter Township. The Comstock Township Planning Commission assumes duties related to planning and development, rezoning, site plan reviews and more. They

Gavel to gavel coverage of the October 16, 2025 meeting of the Planning Commission for Comstock Charter Township. The Comstock Township Planning Commission assumes duties related to planning and development, rezoning, site plan reviews and more. They

The Kalamazoo City Commission meets in special session for LIVE interviews of the candidates for City Manager.

The Board considers the final phases of the 2026 DRAFT Budget with presentations from Public Services Director Anna Horner and the Fire Department.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the October 14, 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the October 14, 2025 Meeting of the Citizen Public Safety Review and Appeals Board for the City of Kalamazoo.

The Road Commission is Enhancing Road Safety in Kalamazoo County with the Safe Streets 4 All Initiative and a presentation from Jim Hoekstra.

The Commission reviews a presentation on a proposed controlled burn in the community.

The DDA reviewed updates on the budget and facade improvement program, noting the completion of Kate's Cupboard sign grant.

The Board reviewed concerns about township permits and the feasibility of purchasing land for a new county building.

The board heard from residents about ongoing social media conflicts involving township officials and the impact on community relations.

The commission focuses on selecting a new city manager - entering closed session for the duration of the Committee of the Whole meeting.

LIVE public meetings scheduled from October 13 - 31

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the October 9, 2025 Comstock Township Planning Commission meeting.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the October 9, 2025 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay connected and informed on potential zoning changes in your city.

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the October 8, 2025 Comstock Charter Township Downtown Development Authority meeting.

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the October 7, 2025 Road Commission of Kalamazoo County Board regular meeting.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the October 7, 2025 meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the County of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the October 6, 2025 Business Meeting of the Kalamazoo City Commission. Stay informed and engaged as your elected officials discuss the issues and make decisions that affect you and your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the October 6, 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Comstock. Stay engaged with your elected officials as they make decisions affecting your hometown.

The Commission meets in closed session to decide the final candidates to be interviewed to replace Jim Ritsema as City Manager.

LIVE public meetings scheduled from October 1 - 16

Gavel to gavel coverage of the October 1, 2025 meeting of the Civil Rights Board for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected to your city government.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the September 29, 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Comstock. Stay engaged with your elected officials as they make decisions affecting your hometown.

The Comstock Planning Commission gathers for an intensive workshop on Housing planning.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the September 25, 2025 Board of Education meeting for Kalamazoo Public Schools. Stay informed as your elected officials make decisions that affect the local schools and public education.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the September 25, 2025 meeting of the Planning Commission for Comstock Charter Township. The Comstock Township Planning Commission assumes duties related to planning and development, rezoning, site plan reviews and more. The

The Board reviews the first readings of ordinance amendments and the appointment of Clara Robinson to the board of trustees to fill the vacancy left by Tony Kennedy, who was appointed to the Kalamazoo County Road Commission.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the September 23, 2025 Oshtemo Township Regular Board Meeting from Oshtemo Township Hall.

The Planning Commission meets in a special session to consider recommending the 2045 Comprehensive Master Plan and DRAFT Master Streets Plan for 63 day public comment period.

The Oshtemo Joint Board meeting focuses on the future of the Township with a presentation reviewing the Comprehensive Master Plan.

The Road Commission welcomes former Kalamazoo Township Trustee Toni Kennedy to a new seat on the Board.

The board reviews a request for site plan approval to construct an office building addition and a detached garage on Venture Park Drive.

The board discussed a site plan for the Speedway gas station located in the Oakwood neighborhood of Kalamazoo.

The Board appoints returning Trustee Clara Robinson as a seat is vacated by Toni Kennedy who was recently appointed to a seat on the board of the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the September 17, 2025 meeting of the Environmental Concerns Committee for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected to your city government.

LIVE public meetings scheduled from September 21 - October 2

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the September 16, 2025 Kalamazoo County Committee of the Whole meeting.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the September 16, 2025 meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the County of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the September 16, 2025 Meeting of the Historic District Commission for the City of Kalamazoo.

The board addressed the potential addition of a battery energy storage system on a property within the AG Residential Zoning District.

The Commission welcomes updates from Imagine Kalamazoo 2035, METRO Transit, and WMU President Russ Kavalhuna as public comments raise concerns about homelessness, cooperation with ICE, and public surveillance.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the September 15, 2025 Business Meeting of the Kalamazoo City Commission. Stay informed and engaged as your elected officials discuss the issues and make decisions that affect you and your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the September 15, 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Comstock. Stay engaged with your elected officials as they make decisions affecting your hometown.

Live gavel to gavel coverage of the September 15, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected as your elected representatives work on issues important to you and your city.

LIVE public meetings scheduled from September 15 - 28

The Board addressed two main variance requests in public hearings. The first was a variance request by Edison Community Partners to construct a recovery housing project at a former paper mill site.

The Commission discussed a rezoning request by Landscape Forms to change a parcel from R-1B to LM Light Manufacturing to create a green space buffer.

Committee members discussed proposed rate changes for residential, commercial, and industrial customers, recommending a 6.5% increase for residential rates.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the September 11, 2025 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay connected and informed on potential zoning changes in your city.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the September 11, 2025 meeting of the Planning Commission for Comstock Charter Township. The Comstock Township Planning Commission assumes duties related to planning and development, rezoning, site plan reviews and more. The

Gavel to gavel coverage of the September 11, 2025 meeting of the Utility Policy Committee for the City of Kalamazoo.

The board approved the final construction plans for the Comstock Avenue road project and discussed the sale of surplus real estate on Erie Street to Oshtemo Township for a trail project.

The board addressed several budget amendments related to park salaries, trustee FICA, employee benefits, and legal department salaries.

The Board welcomes Sean McBride with an update from METRO Transit and reviews a presentation from Public Works Director, Anna Horner. State Representative Matt Longjohn also visits with a warning about a looming state level government shutdown.

The Commission welcomes Oshtemo Township Cheri Bell as sale of public use property is considered.

Gavel to Gavel Coverage of the September 8, 2025 Charter Township of Comstock Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

The board conducted a closed session to consult with attorneys regarding a legal opinion.

The Board addressed multiple special assessments including those for police, fire, and solid waste services.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the September 08, 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected to your elected officials as they discuss and make decisions affecting your hometown.

The Comstock Township Board holds a special meeting for a closed session.

Officials discussed the implementation of a new parent app to engage special populations, address low parent engagement levels, and provide access through district kiosks.

September 4, 2025 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education

LIVE public meetings scheduled from September 8 - 21

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the September 4, 2025 Comstock Township Moratorium Committee and Planning Commission special meeting.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the September 4, 2025 meeting of the Planning Commission for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay informed as your local government reviews changes to land use plans, special use permits, and other issues that affect your quality of life

Gavel to gavel coverage of the September 2, 2025 Business Meeting of the Kalamazoo City Commission. Stay informed and engaged as your elected officials discuss the issues and make decisions that affect you and your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the September 2, 2025 meeting of the Board of Commissioners for Kalamazoo County.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the September 2, 2025 meeting of the Committee of Whole for the Board of Commissioners for Kalamazoo County.

LIVE public meetings scheduled from September 1-7

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the August 28, 2025 Comstock Charter Township Moratorium Committee meeting from Comstock Hall Chambers.

The Board considers a special use exception for Little Pistol Farms in gavel to gavel coverage from the August 28, 2025 Oshtemo Township Planning Commission meeting.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the August 28, 2025 meeting of the Planning Commission for Comstock Charter Township. The Comstock Township Planning Commission assumes duties related to planning and development, rezoning, site plan reviews and more. They p

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the August 27, 2025 Comstock Charter Township Downtown Development Authority meeting.

The board deliberated on the topic of compensation adjustments for township staff, leading to an eventual decision to adopt a 100% market-rate adjustment effective immediately.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the Oshtemo Township - August 26, 2025 Oshtemo Township Board Meeting

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the August 26, 2025 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the Charter Township of Oshtemo. Stay engaged as decisions are made for variances to local zoning in your town.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the August 26, 2025 Meeting of the Natural Features Protection Review Board for the City of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the August 26, 2025 meeting of the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Kalamazoo. Stay engaged as decisions are made affecting your county road system.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the August 25, 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Kalamazoo.

LIVE public meetings scheduled from August 25 - September 7

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the August 21, 2025 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the August 20, 2025 meeting of the Environmental Concerns Committee for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected to your city government.

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the August 19, 2025 Oshtemo Township Budget Meeting from Oshtemo Township Hall.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the August 19, 2025 meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the County of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the August 19, 2025 meeting of the Board of Commissioner's Committee of the Whole for the County of Kalamazoo. Stay connected to your local elected officials.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the August 18, 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Charter Township of Comstock. Stay engaged with your elected officials as they make decisions affecting your hometown.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the August 18, 2025 Business Meeting of the Kalamazoo City Commission. Stay informed and engaged as your elected officials discuss the issues and make decisions that affect you and your hometown.

Live gavel to gavel coverage of the August 18, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay informed and connected as your elected representatives work on issues important to you and your city.

LIVE public meetings scheduled from August 18 - August 31

The Committee reviewed the proposed 2026 Water Rate Setting with Danica Katz from Stantec Global Engineering.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the August 14, 2025 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Kalamazoo. Stay connected and informed on potential zoning changes in your city.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the August 14, 2025 meeting of the Planning Commission for the Charter Township of Oshtemo. Stay engaged and aware about discussions and decisions affecting the quality of life in your hometown.

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the August 12, 2025 Oshtemo Township Board meeting from Oshtemo Township Hall.

Gavel to gavel coverage of the August 14, 2025 meeting of the Utility Policy Committee for the City of Kalamazoo.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the August 13, 2025 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Kalamazoo.

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the August 12, 2025 Road Commission of Kalamazoo County meeting.

Gavel to Gavel coverage of the August 12, 2025 Meeting of the Citizen Public Safety Review and Appeals Board for the City of Kalamazoo.

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the August 11, 2025 Comstock Township Parks & Recreation Board meeting.

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the August 11, 2025 Kalamazoo City Commission Committee of the Whole. The Commission holds a special meeting to interview and appoint a new City Manager.

LIVE gavel to gavel coverage of the August 11, 2025 Kalamazoo Township Board Meeting.

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