The Kalamazoo Veterans Events Committee is asking for nominations for the 2024 Kalamazoo County Veteran of the Year Award. This award honors a local veteran whose contributions to both veterans and the broader community go above and beyond and deserve special recognition for their continued service and years in uniform. The nomination deadline is Sept. 20, 2024. The nominee will be announced and presented at the Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Robert L. Cook Veterans Memorial Plaza at Rose Park in Kalamazoo. For more information visit -> https://bit.ly/4dciCpn
About us
Kalamazoo County Government builds the foundation for a safe and healthy community through the collaborative efforts of elected officials and dedicated individuals. Opportunities are created for all citizens to enjoy peace of mind and enhanced quality of life through the provision of needed services and programs. MISSION The mission of Kalamazoo County government is to provide responsive, innovative and cost effective services. PRINCIPLES To achieve our mission, Kalamazoo County government adheres to the following principles: • treat citizens with dignity, respect, honesty and fairness. • foster an accessible and responsive process for citizen involvement. • improve citizen understanding of the role and structure of county government. • promote effective and responsive Board decision-making. • encourage a spirit of teamwork. • exercise the highest standards of financial stewardship and accountability, assuring financial integrity. • respect the independence and interrelationships among all governmental units. • seek opportunities to collaborate with other public and private institutions in Southwest Michigan. • adopt a pro-active, innovative, nontraditional approach to program development and implementation. • strengthen the diversity and improve the stability of the community economic base.
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http://www.kalcounty.com
External link for Kalamazoo County Government
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1830
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201 W. Kalamazoo Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007, US
Employees at Kalamazoo County Government
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We're hiring! Start your future with Kalamazoo County today! For more information about open positions visit -> bit.ly/work-at-kzoo-co
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After a smooth introduction during the Presidential Primary in February, Kalamazoo County will once again offer nine days of in-person Early Voting in the upcoming August Primary Election. Starting on Saturday, July 27, and concluding on Sunday, August 4, in-person early voting will be available at four strategically located sites across Kalamazoo County from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: • Kalamazoo County Expo Center – 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo, MI 49048 • Portage Parks & Recreation Department – 320 Library Lane, Portage, MI 49002 • Fetzer Center at Western Michigan University – 2251 Business Court, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 • Douglass Community Association – 1000 W Paterson St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
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Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're looking for passionate, innovative, and talented individuals to join our dynamic team! For more information about open positions visit - > bit.ly/work-at-kzoo-co
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The Kalamazoo County Drain Commissioner’s Office and the Department of Natural Resources are proud to announce the second consecutive year of their partnership to install a boat washing station and bins. This year, the station is conveniently located at the Austin Lake Boating Access site. Learn more here -> https://bit.ly/4b0q9q3
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To celebrate the beginning of summer, Kalamazoo County Parks, Comstock Township Parks, Kalamazoo City Parks, and Portage Parks & Recreation have teamed up to announce the return of the annual Free Park Day on Wednesday, June 19. Coinciding with Juneteenth, Free Park Day provides a perfect opportunity for the community to enjoy a day off and explore the beautiful parks in Kalamazoo County without any admission fees. Learn more here -> https://bit.ly/3RpQDua
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