Summary
Commissioners noted they are in desperate need of new members and asked about recruiting at Imagine Kalamazoo and neighborhood meetings.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents interested in historic preservation who want to serve, and the commission itself.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Historic District Commission - May 19, 2026
The commission has one opening and two strong candidates. Both were recommended to the City Commission, and Chair Dan Kastner offered to resign so a full seven-member board can be seated — full boards give commissioners more freedom to vote their conscience.
Historic District Commission - Apr 21, 2026
New commissioner Nelson Nave, an architect, joined the board after roughly a decade away, and the commission recommended reappointing Kristi Breisach and James Johnson — keeping experienced preservation voices on the panel that reviews every exterior change in the city's historic districts.
Historic District Commission - Mar 17, 2026
The commission still has three open seats even with Nave's expected appointment, since Chair Kastner and Vice-Chair Underwood are both serving past their terms. The coordinator is asking residents to spread the word, and notes HPC seats are open to non-city residents.
Historic District Commission - Jan 20, 2026
Commissioners noted they are in desperate need of new members and asked about recruiting at Imagine Kalamazoo and neighborhood meetings.
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