Environmental Concerns Committee

Next date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 04:30 PM to 06:30 PM

The Environmental Concerns Committee (ECC) monitors significant environmental trends affecting the City of Kalamazoo and advises the City Manager and City Commission regarding environmental matters. The Committee also serves as a citizens’ forum for environmental issues. The ECC meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall. Meetings are also streamed live on the City's YouTube channel and Facebook page. 

To provide comment during phone, please call 1 (888) 382-9556 at the appropriate time during the meeting. 

Board Member Residency Requirements: Members must be City Residents. ECC members serve three-year terms, limited to two consecutive terms with a three-year break. 

ECC chairs can be contacted by email at environmental@kalamazoocity.org.

Environmental Concerns Committee Bylaws(PDF, 97KB)

Current Members:
John Eric Kreuzer
David Benac
Damaris Potter
David DeBack
Rachel Jondle
Justin Sanders
Reeta Chandler
Stephen Romanelli
Thomas Dewhirst
Mike Thomson
Tressa Greschak
Vice Mayor Jeanne Hess, City Commission Liaison
Justin Gish, Sustainability Planner, City of Kalamazoo Staff Liaison

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Location

City Hall, City Commission Chambers, 241 W South Street, Kalamazoo, 49007, View Map