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The following podcast is a presentation of the gavel-to-gavel coverage of the April 3, 2024 city of Kalamazoo civil rights review board meeting. You may also watch the video of this meeting here: https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/2bm0gzQWeVRzdCgvjXziXKwO3icSKh05/series/3444/media/865997?fullscreen=false
The City of Kalamazoo Commission approved a two-way design contract for Michigan Ave with Wightman and Associates to design the two-way conversion in the amount of $1,976,459. Director of Public Services Baker presented a project to rebuild a sewer near the wastewater treatment plant to reduce odors. The project includes Approval of a construction agreement with Graphic Packaging International and James E. Fulton Excavating for the construction of wastewater systems in the amount of $2,164,591.50; and up to $500,000 in project contingencies for additional project costs and Approval of a professional service agreement with Jones & Henry Engineers, LTD for construction engineering services in the amount of $271,500.
The Committee of the Whole Meeting offered updates from the recent Commission retreat. The Board was updated on the progress of prioritized efforts including investment for youth programs, affordable housing, and improving community prosperity. City Attorney Leal offered an in-depth review of the City Commission Initiative Fund and determined eligibility for available grants and general funding.
Watch the full video here: https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/2bm0gzQWeVRzdCgvjXziXKwO3icSKh05/series/3444/media/865422?fullscreen=false
The Utility Policy Committee of the City of Kalamazoo continues to discuss financial policy and utility rate guidelines. Director of Public Services, James Baker gave an update on the recent water main break and boil water advisory.
Watch the video highlight here: https://archive.org/details/PMNamplify2024_05_09_kcity_upc_BRIEF
The Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent's office reviewed the details of the Mandatory Summer School program during Summer, 2024. Watch the episode here: https://archive.org/details/PMNamplify2024_04_25_KPS_SLADE
Kalamazoo County Jail announces the launch of the IGNITE program which stands for Inmate Growth Naturally Intentionally Through Education to reduce criminal recidivism and improve rehabilitation and socialization during incarceration.
The board approved the hire of a part-time firefighter bringing the department personnel to 39.
Recycled tires are now being added to the chip seal program with a $700,000 grant from Eagle - the innovative process will begin with repaving N Avenue north to ML Avenue. Watch the highlight reel here: https://archive.org/details/PMNamplify2024_04_15_comstock_BRIEF
The community continues to take issue with support and secondary staff being excluded from grant funding available specifically for Educators. Included are the public comments for the April 11, 2024 Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education meeting. Watch the broadcast here: https://archive.org/details/PMNamplify2024_04_11_kps_PUBLIC_BRIEF
With the request of Chief Ergang the Board approved the purchase of three police vehicles and the demolition of 3701 East Main Street - the property has become uninhabitable after a recent fire. Watch the meeting at: https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/2bm0gzQWeVRzdCgvjXziXKwO3icSKh05/series/3521/media/866785?fullscreen=false
The Kalamazoo City Commission agrees to Consumers Renewable Energy Program. Discover Kalamazoo premieres its newest promotional videos, and the city reviews plans for a multipurpose building for the Farmer's Market. September 16, 2024
Candidate Forum for the November 3rd Election: Michigan District 63 House of Representative Candidates: Luke Howell, John LaPietra, Rafael Wolf, and Ronald Hawkins (write-in).
League of Women Voters Candidate Forum for Michigan House of Representatives Candidates for Districts 60 and 61. Candidates Gary Mitchell, Julie Rogers, Stephanie Moore, and Christine Morse answer questions so you can learn more about them as candidates seeking your support in November's General Election.
Trustees of the Kalamazoo branch of KIVA share information about their community entrepreneurship programs.
In the business world, equity means a business' total assets, but to most people, the word means fairness for everyone. Listen to this panel led by Matt Holloran, as he is joined by Nicole Triplett, of Black Wall Street Kalamazoo, Antonio Mitchell, of the City of Kalamazoo, Luke Kujacznski, of the Urban Alliance and Jacob Pinney-Johnson, of Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation, as they discuss how to empower Black businesses in Kalamazoo through equity.
Matt Halloran is joined by members of the Kalamazoo community as they discuss the LGBTQ+ community and how to be an ally. Panelists include Nathan Nguyen, Marshall Kilgore, Hazel James, and Connar Klock.
Matt Halloran speaks with Paul Selden about 9th Annual Kalamazoo Area Bike Week kicking off on Saturday May 9, featuring events and activities throughout the week, and wrapping up on Saturday, May 16, 2020 and new activities this year due to COVID-19 and social distancing.
Matthew Halloran speaks with Jon Hoadley related to what is going on in Southwest Michigan during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the Covid-19 Pandemic homeowners are facing challenges paying their mortgage. Are you unsure what to do next? Who to ask for help? KNHS is here to help!
Matt Schuster speaks with Bianca Washington from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo about Art Hop going virtual due to COVID-19
This is a short story featuring Michael Seals, of the Eastside Voices Project, from the Eastside in Kalamazoo.
This is a short story featuring Magnolia Bodley, of the Eastside Voices Project, from the Eastside in Kalamazoo.
This is a short story featuring Kevin Ford, of the Eastside Voices Project, from the Eastside in Kalamazoo.
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