48th Kalamazoo City Commission
2009 City Commission Agendas, Agenda Packets, and Minutes
Archived City Commission Agendas, Agenda Packets, and Minutes
View the 2009 City Commission Meeting Schedule (.pdf)
View the City Commission Rules (.pdf) (revised 12/17/2007)
Go to the Anti-Discrimination Ordinance Subcommittee page.
City Commissioners are elected representatives of the citizens of Kalamazoo. As required by the City Charter, the entire City Commission is elected on an at-large, non-partisan basis, every two years. The two individuals receiving the highest number of votes serve as Mayor and Vice Mayor respectively.
The City Commission provides leadership and policy direction for the community and all municipal government activities with a focus on the long-term financial stability of the city and identification of community priorities.
The City Commission appoints and directs the activities of the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Assessor and Internal Auditor. The Commission also appoints boards and commissions to serve as advisors to the Commission.
The City Commission meets on the first, third and fifth Monday of the month, although schedules are subject to change due to holidays and special meetings.
City Commissioners can be contacted directly as indicated under their individual links below or by the phone and fax numbers above. In addition, correspondence can be sent to City Hall at 241 W. South St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007.
Mayor Bobby J. Hopewell
Vice Mayor Hannah J. McKinney
Don Cooney
David Anderson
Barbara Hamilton-Miller
Stephanie L. Moore
Terry Kuseske