During the Kalamazoo City Commission Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday, the commission reviews a new economic development strategy presented by Jared Perdue, focusing on business environment, community connections, growth conditions, and downtown improvements. The strategy emphasizes leveraging local strengths and addressing public safety perceptions. Additionally, Steve Brown from the Foundation for Excellence outlines the foundation's financial plans, highlighting tax reduction and funding for aspirational projects, with a focus on reducing intergenerational poverty.