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Eastside Voices - James Jackson

Public Media Network PodcastsFeb 19, 2020

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Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees meeting brief - April 8, 2024

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: videoplayer.telvue.com/player/2bm0gzQWeVRzdCgvjXziXKwO3icSKh05/series/3521/media/866785?fullscreen=false

Apr 10, 202400:56

City of Kalamazoo Civil Rights board meeting - April 3rd, 2024

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: videoplayer.telvue.com/player/2bm0gzQWeVRzdCgvjXziXKwO3icSKh05/series/3444/media/865997?fullscreen=false

Apr 08, 202412:03

City of Kalamazoo - April 1, 2024 Kalamazoo City Commission Highlights

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

Apr 08, 202401:41

League of Women Voters Candidate Forum: Michigan House District 63 (October 1st, 2020)

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).

Oct 01, 202001:06:37

League of Women Voters Candidate Forum - Michigan House of Representatives Districts 60 & 61 (September, 2020)

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.

Sep 18, 202001:09:29

Community in Focus: KIVA Panel on Community Entrepreneurship Programs. (September, 2020)

Trustees of the Kalamazoo branch of KIVA share information about their community entrepreneurship programs.

Sep 08, 202030:44

Community Update: Equity in Business in Kalamazoo (August, 2020)

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.

Aug 31, 202001:00:13

Community in Focus - Being a LGBTQ Ally (August, 2020)

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.

Aug 24, 202001:12:20

Community Update: Kalamazoo Bike Week - May, 2020

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.

May 06, 202027:32

Community Update: Interview with Jon Hoadley (April, 2020)

Matthew Halloran speaks with Jon Hoadley related to what is going on in Southwest Michigan during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 25, 202018:38

KNHS Homeownership Services - Q&A on Mortgages during the COVID-19 pandemic (April, 2020)

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!

Apr 24, 202032:48

Community Update: Virtual Art Hop (April, 2020)

Matt Schuster speaks with Bianca Washington from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo about Art Hop going virtual due to COVID-19

Apr 02, 202008:50

Regen Talks - Episode 09

Millennials take off the gloves and get real with talk of relationships as single people. Through these episodes, the crew discuss everything from online dating to friendships with married people of the opposite sex!

Feb 03, 202016:59