“What this place has done for me” – Impact Story
After a lifetime in public service, Joseph Patrick Fair was ready for a new challenge. Joseph enjoys a good challenge. After working in public service all his life, he has done things many of us can never even imagine – getting shot at, rescuing people…
What Happens When No One’s Watching
There's a moment in a lot of local government decisions where the public finally takes notice, and it's often late in the process. A rezoning has been working its way through a planning commission for months. A contract was approved in a budget meeting most…
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Gavel to Gavel: A Look to Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – March 30 – April 2
Tuesday (03/31): Oshtemo Township Joint Board Meeting (5:30 PM, PMN3): Oshtemo Township will hold a Joint meeting of the Township Board, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Downtown Development Authority (DDA, South Drake Road Corridor Improvement…
What If We Built It Right?
Most conversations about the future of local news start in the same place: decline. Shrinking newsrooms, disappearing coverage, communities left without reliable information about the things that shape their daily lives. It's a real problem, and…
Gavel to Gavel: Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – March 23 – 26
As we enter another week, take a look at what's on the agenda for our local boards and commissions. Monday (03/23): Kalamazoo Township Board of Trustees (7:00 PM, PMN4): The Board will vote on the adoption…
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