At the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners Organizational Meeting held on January 7, 2025, the board engages in discussions about leadership elections, emphasizing the need for diversity in leadership positions. Commissioner Morales advocates for including more diverse voices on the leadership board, while some commissioners express support for maintaining a bipartisan leadership structure. The board also adopts a proclamation honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting his contributions to justice and equality. Additionally, the board reviews and approves bylaws and organizational structures, and addresses the schedule of regular meetings for the year.