Local meeting primer: Kalamazoo City Commission
The Commission will vote on a resolution approving the annual appropriation for 2025, which will determine the number of mills levied, among other items.
The Kalamazoo City Commission convenes for a full committee meeting at 5 p.m. and a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 6, in Kalamazoo. Key agenda items include an update on the city’s sustainability efforts and a vote on the 2025 annual budget.
The Commission will vote on a resolution approving the annual appropriation for 2025, which will determine the number of mills levied, approve an interim appropriation for 2026, and establish budget administration policies.
Further items on the agenda include the approval of the annual agreement between the Kalamazoo Foundation for Excellence and the City of Kalamazoo.
The complete agenda is available below and on the city’s website.
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