City Commission Committee of the Whole, August 17, 2026

This one’s a single-item meeting. Just an update, no contracts, no votes.

Commissioners are getting a briefing on an organizational assessment tied to All Things Diverse, a diversity-focused consulting effort the city has been tracking. That’s it. One item on the docket, which makes this a relatively rare Committee of the Whole session, usually there’s a lot more on the table.

What the assessment actually found, or where it stands, will come out in the room. Staff hasn’t published findings in the packet summary available here, so the briefing itself is where the substance lives.

If you’ve been following the city’s equity and organizational work, this is the meeting to show up to or watch.

📌 Also notable

• Organizational assessment update on All Things Diverse’s work with the city. Discussion only, no action item attached. (F-1)

Public comment is typically offered at the start of the meeting. The Committee of the Whole meets at City Hall; check the city’s website at kalamazoocity.org for the exact time and room. You can also contact the City Clerk’s office to confirm remote participation options.

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