Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo (SPK) Organizing Committee

The SPK Organizing Committee convenes stakeholders for conversations and accountability around the recommendations and core principle listed in the SPK plan. The Organizing Committee also lead conversations about the deeper systemic changes that are needed to shift conditions for families and the community. The Committee is supported by the City of Kalamazoo's SPK team.

Board Member Residency Requirements: A majority of the members must be City residents. 

Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Organizing Committee Bylaws(PDF, 101KB)

Current Members:  
Bobby J. Hopewell, Chair  
Alyssa Stewart  
Ben Damerow
Brenda Hughes  
Carol McGlinn  
Patrese Griffin  
Dr. John Oliver   
Kym Hollars  
Commissioner Alonzo Wilson, City Commission Liaison  
Kevin Ford, Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Coordinator, City of Kalamazoo Staff Liaison  

When

  • Monday, May 02, 2022 | 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
  • Monday, August 29, 2022 | 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
  • Tuesday, September 13, 2022 | 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
  • Monday, February 06, 2023 | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
  • Monday, March 06, 2023 | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
  • Monday, April 03, 2023 | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
  • Monday, May 08, 2023 | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
  • Monday, June 05, 2023 | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
  • Monday, July 03, 2023 | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
  • Monday, August 07, 2023 | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
  • Monday, September 11, 2023 | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
  • Monday, October 02, 2023 | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
  • Monday, November 06, 2023 | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
  • Monday, December 04, 2023 | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
  • Monday, March 04, 2024 | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
  • Monday, May 06, 2024 | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
  • Monday, July 01, 2024 | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
  • Monday, September 09, 2024 | 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
  • Monday, November 04, 2024 | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
  • Monday, July 14, 2025 | 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
  • Monday, September 08, 2025 | 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
  • Monday, November 10, 2025 | 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM

Location

May 12, 2025 - Rose St Offices, 245 N Rose St
July 14, 2025 - City Hall, 241 W South St
September 8, 2025 - City Hall, 241 W South St
November 10, 2025 - Rose St Offices, 245 N Rose St

All meetings in 2026 will be held at City Hall.

Kalamazoo, 49007

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