The full proposal is available in an interactive format on the city’s website under the City Budgets section. City officials said the 2026 plan is built around community priorities outlined in the Imagine Kalamazoo 2025 Strategic Vision, now transitioning into Imagine Kalamazoo 2035, and reflects direction from the Kalamazoo City Commission’s March 2025 retreat.
If lawmakers fail to strike a deal by October 1, Michigan could face a government shutdown — a reminder of how closely Lansing’s choices are tied to services local residents depend on, like access to critical mental health services, addiction treatment, and autism support programs.
The city will collect approximately $4.6 million in property taxes, while the remainder of general fund revenue will come from state-shared revenue, service fees, and grants.
Monday's meeting will include a public hearing to receive comments on the City of Kalamazoo's proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year.
Discussions of Kalamazoo's 2024 economic development strategy and the draft 2025 Foundation for Excellence budget are scheduled for 5 p.m.
Presentations on a hydroelectricity incentives grant, budget amendments, and more are scheduled.
The newest ambulance will take over as Sturgis’ primary response unit. The lowest mileage ambulance will become the secondary unit.
Vice Mayor Aaron Miller said his dissenting vote has to do with a previous vote on Sturgis' millage.
The Sturgis City Commission met Monday evening for a special work session dedicated to a draft budget review of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024. See how the budget is shaping up so far before tonight's city commission meeting.
The Three Rivers city commission met Tuesday evening for a presentation of the city’s 2024 fiscal year budget. The budget must be adopted by June 20.
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