City Commissioner· 2025-2029
Jae Slaby
Kalamazoo
About
Jae Slaby's platform focuses on moving Kalamazoo forward into the future through innovative local governance and economic development. She has also emphasized supporting the city's nighttime community by proposing a dedicated focus on nighttime leadership and engagement.
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Campaign promises (2)
- developmentJacqueline Slaby aims to bring Kalamazoo into the future through progressive city commission initiatives.
- transparencyJae Slaby campaigned on serving as a 'night mayor' to support and focus on Kalamazoo's nighttime economy and community needs.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 3:45:16
- Avg per meeting
- 15:01
- Segments
- 1928
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Top issues during term (14)(Parks Rec)
Arcadia Creek Festival Place closure
A $4.8M federal grant with a $4.8M local match — existing City funds plus expected philanthropy would cover the match, but ongoing maintenance costs are still being studied.
Cemetery preservation activities and events
The living history tour costs $10 per person as a Friends of Historic Kalamazoo Cemeteries fundraiser.
City Hall condition assessment
Combined spending of about $265,783 on city security infrastructure.
Homeowner tree removal assistance gap
Removal costs can run $1,000 to $4,000 per tree, currently borne entirely by homeowners.
Proposed book fundraiser and education project
A tentative maximum budget was discussed but not disclosed; proceeds would support commission activities.
Third spaces and youth recreation on the North Side
Duncan signaled new spending proposals in the upcoming budget cycle; no figures yet.
Verberg Park improvements
Roughly $500,000 allocated for park work.
Board meeting relocation and accessibility
Milham Park accessibility and tree protection
Funded partly by a Michigan land and water grant; full multi-million-dollar master plan phases come later.
Farmer's Alley fencing and downtown placemaking projects
$25,000 in grant funding covers the fencing improvements with no local match noted.
Virtual Hidden Kalamazoo tour
No direct cost mentioned; reusing existing tour materials saves staff work.
Parks and Recreation staffing shortages
A budget proposal would consolidate part-time positions into full-time roles.
Historic Preservation Awards of Merit
No cost to the city beyond the annual ceremony, which is hosted free by KNAC.
Bronson Park mound preservation work
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Slaby was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.