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Drew Duncan

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Drew Duncan is running for Kalamazoo City Commission to bring community-driven, equitable leadership. He supports zoning reform for diverse housing, tenant protections to keep families in their homes, and strategic public investment in nonprofit developers and community land trusts. Duncan advocates for non-police crisis teams, improved street lighting and sidewalks, and community-based programs that address the root causes of violence.

He believes a healthy economy works for everyone, removing barriers for local entrepreneurs, attracting responsible businesses, and including underserved neighborhoods in economic development. Success is measured not just by investment, but by whether residents can afford to live, work, and raise families in Kalamazoo. Duncan also prioritizes clean energy, greener infrastructure, and protecting natural spaces while ensuring equitable growth across the city.

Drew Duncan is running for Kalamazoo City Commission to bring community-driven, equitable leadership. He supports zoning reform for diverse housing, tenant protections to keep families in their homes, and strategic public investment in nonprofit developers and community land trusts. Duncan advocates for non-police crisis teams, improved street lighting and sidewalks, and community-based programs that address the root causes of violence.

He believes a healthy economy works for everyone, removing barriers for local entrepreneurs, attracting responsible businesses, and including underserved neighborhoods in economic development. Success is measured not just by investment, but by whether residents can afford to live, work, and raise families in Kalamazoo. Duncan also prioritizes clean energy, greener infrastructure, and protecting natural spaces while ensuring equitable growth across the city.

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Kalamazoo Mayor

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David Anderson

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David Anderson, incumbent mayor of Kalamazoo, has served the community for nearly two decades, first as city commissioner and then as mayor since 2019. A lifelong Kalamazoo resident and WMU graduate, Anderson has led on issues of housing, sustainability, transparency, and equity. He helped establish Kalamazoo’s Anti-Discrimination Ordinance, crafted the city’s Sustainability Policy, and co-created the Local Housing Assistance Fund to address homelessness.

Anderson also chaired efforts to strengthen ethics and FOIA practices, ensuring fairness and accountability. With a collaborative, hands-on approach, Anderson emphasizes regional cooperation, affordable housing, and environmental responsibility as key priorities for Kalamazoo’s future.

David Anderson, incumbent mayor of Kalamazoo, has served the community for nearly two decades, first as city commissioner and then as mayor since 2019. A lifelong Kalamazoo resident and WMU graduate, Anderson has led on issues of housing, sustainability, transparency, and equity. He helped establish Kalamazoo’s Anti-Discrimination Ordinance, crafted the city’s Sustainability Policy, and co-created the Local Housing Assistance Fund to address homelessness.

Anderson also chaired efforts to strengthen ethics and FOIA practices, ensuring fairness and accountability. With a collaborative, hands-on approach, Anderson emphasizes regional cooperation, affordable housing, and environmental responsibility as key priorities for Kalamazoo’s future.

Other Candidates

Robert Gray
Robert E. Gray, lifelong Kalamazoo resident and mentor, is running for mayor on a $1 salary to tackle gun violence with accountability, presence, and community-focused solutions.

Chris Glasser
Chris Glasser, Eastside Kalamazoo native and CPS Investigator, is running for mayor emphasizing accountability, safety, and stronger neighborhoods with experience as firefighter, EMT, and public servant.

Robert Gray
Robert E. Gray, lifelong Kalamazoo resident and mentor, is running for mayor on a $1 salary to tackle gun violence with accountability, presence, and community-focused solutions.

Chris Glasser
Chris Glasser, Eastside Kalamazoo native and CPS Investigator, is running for mayor emphasizing accountability, safety, and stronger neighborhoods with experience as firefighter, EMT, and public servant.

Kalamazoo Commissioner

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Drew Duncan

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Drew Duncan is running for Kalamazoo City Commission to bring community-driven, equitable leadership. He supports zoning reform for diverse housing, tenant protections to keep families in their homes, and strategic public investment in nonprofit developers and community land trusts. Duncan advocates for non-police crisis teams, improved street lighting and sidewalks, and community-based programs that address the root causes of violence.

He believes a healthy economy works for everyone, removing barriers for local entrepreneurs, attracting responsible businesses, and including underserved neighborhoods in economic development. Success is measured not just by investment, but by whether residents can afford to live, work, and raise families in Kalamazoo. Duncan also prioritizes clean energy, greener infrastructure, and protecting natural spaces while ensuring equitable growth across the city.

Drew Duncan is running for Kalamazoo City Commission to bring community-driven, equitable leadership. He supports zoning reform for diverse housing, tenant protections to keep families in their homes, and strategic public investment in nonprofit developers and community land trusts. Duncan advocates for non-police crisis teams, improved street lighting and sidewalks, and community-based programs that address the root causes of violence.

He believes a healthy economy works for everyone, removing barriers for local entrepreneurs, attracting responsible businesses, and including underserved neighborhoods in economic development. Success is measured not just by investment, but by whether residents can afford to live, work, and raise families in Kalamazoo. Duncan also prioritizes clean energy, greener infrastructure, and protecting natural spaces while ensuring equitable growth across the city.

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Keshia Dickason

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Keshia Dickason, a Kalamazoo County road commissioner and community leader, is running for Kalamazoo City Commissioner. She prioritizes Housing, Environment, and Redevelopment (H.E.R.), focusing on affordable and senior housing, clean and walkable neighborhoods, workforce development, and local job growth. Dickason is also a business owner, nonprofit founder, and author committed to serving her community.

Keshia Dickason, a Kalamazoo County road commissioner and community leader, is running for Kalamazoo City Commissioner. She prioritizes Housing, Environment, and Redevelopment (H.E.R.), focusing on affordable and senior housing, clean and walkable neighborhoods, workforce development, and local job growth. Dickason is also a business owner, nonprofit founder, and author committed to serving her community.

Other Progressive Candidates

Jacqueline Slaby
Jacqueline Slaby is running for Kalamazoo City Commission to build a more accessible, safe, and innovative city. Centered on accountability, neighborhood safety, and streamlined services, Slaby’s campaign highlights Kalamazoo Go, a signature initiative connecting all 22 neighborhoods. Through Go Neighborhoods, Go Business, Go Civic, and Go After Dark, the program fosters entrepreneurship, amplifies resident voices, supports small businesses, and creates vibrant, safe public spaces. Slaby envisions a city where every resident can thrive, engage in civic life, and feel at home.

Stephanie D. Hoffman
Incumbent Commissioner Stephanie Hoffman is a strong advocate for historically underrepresented communities. She prioritizes housing as a human right, pay equity, anti-racism, and addressing root causes of gun violence. Hoffman works to dismantle harmful systems, build safer neighborhoods for children, and promote trust between residents and city government.

Jessica Thompson
Jessica Thompson is a longtime resident, small business owner, and advocate. She champions community-first leadership, sustainability, and inclusive economic growth. She’s committed to affordable housing, public safety, youth resources, and uplifting every neighborhood. She works to bring a people-powered vision for a connected, equitable, and thriving Kalamazoo.

Jacqueline Slaby
Jacqueline Slaby is running for Kalamazoo City Commission to build a more accessible, safe, and innovative city. Centered on accountability, neighborhood safety, and streamlined services, Slaby’s campaign highlights Kalamazoo Go, a signature initiative connecting all 22 neighborhoods. Through Go Neighborhoods, Go Business, Go Civic, and Go After Dark, the program fosters entrepreneurship, amplifies resident voices, supports small businesses, and creates vibrant, safe public spaces. Slaby envisions a city where every resident can thrive, engage in civic life, and feel at home.

Stephanie D. Hoffman
Incumbent Commissioner Stephanie Hoffman is a strong advocate for historically underrepresented communities. She prioritizes housing as a human right, pay equity, anti-racism, and addressing root causes of gun violence. Hoffman works to dismantle harmful systems, build safer neighborhoods for children, and promote trust between residents and city government.

Jessica Thompson
Jessica Thompson is a longtime resident, small business owner, and advocate. She champions community-first leadership, sustainability, and inclusive economic growth. She’s committed to affordable housing, public safety, youth resources, and uplifting every neighborhood. She works to bring a people-powered vision for a connected, equitable, and thriving Kalamazoo.

Other Candidates

Thomas Durlach
Thomas Durlach, Independent candidate for Kalamazoo City Commission, is a 32-year resident focused on economic growth, homelessness, public safety, local businesses, and community-centered housing and spaces.

Soloman J Carpenter
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Sara L. Schlack
This candidate does not currently have a campaign website or local news profile piece with additional information.

Bernard Dervan III
This candidate does not currently have a campaign website or local news profile piece with additional information.

Kizzy N. Bradford
This candidate does not currently have a campaign website or local news profile piece with additional information.

Thomas Durlach
Thomas Durlach, Independent candidate for Kalamazoo City Commission, is a 32-year resident focused on economic growth, homelessness, public safety, local businesses, and community-centered housing and spaces.

Soloman J Carpenter
This candidate does not currently have a campaign website or local news profile piece with additional information.

Sara L. Schlack
This candidate does not currently have a campaign website or local news profile piece with additional information.

Bernard Dervan III
This candidate does not currently have a campaign website or local news profile piece with additional information.

Kizzy N. Bradford
This candidate does not currently have a campaign website or local news profile piece with additional information.