Don Cooney for Kalamazoo

11/23/2025

11/05/2025

Join us in thanking Don Cooney for his lifetime of service.

Two new commissioners will join the board.

01/16/2024

Yesterday, the nation honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who gave his life for genuine equality for all.

In a day of service, we hope you were able to remember and honor his memory in Kalamazoo and beyond, and reflect on ways we can all model a peaceful, equitable coexistence in true Justice for all humanity.
If you were unable to attend an event this week to honor Dr. King’s message and legacy, try listening to one of his speeches and considering the work left to be done.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6sT9Hjh0cHM

07/08/2023

Vice Mayor of Kalamazoo, Don Cooney asked the City Staff and Leadership to put in as much effort toward a plan to address poverty as they have converting one way streets back to two way streets at the July 5, 2023 public meeting.
He compares total approvals of nearly 7 million dollars allotted just for planning the roadway project before construction begins to what is currently invested by the city in anti-poverty planning.

Cooney voted “No” on additional funding for the project and says he will not support spending until a plan is formed and advanced to reduce poverty and ALICE rates for Kalamazoo citizens. He says if the city can pursue grant money for roadways to access the city, they should pursue grants for a city-driven, coordinated poverty reduction plan for people living here.

The full meeting is viewable here: https://fb.watch/lFnT0xm22_/?mibextid=SDPelY

05/18/2023

Michigan Department of health will be taking your questions and addressing the residents of Kalamazoo about the air and health tonight at 5:30 pm at Mt. Zion Church, 120 Roberson St.
Northside, Kalamazoo

05/16/2023

Vice Mayor Don Cooney’s comments at the conclusion of May 15, 2023 city commission meeting tonight.

05/08/2023

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released its report today regarding air quality risks for Kalamazoo families and residents, and their impact.
Their recommendations to community members are very disappointing.

Read the full report here and get information on upcoming town halls:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental-health/topics/health-assessments/kalamazoo-air-quality-health-consultation?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery