About City Council
About this position
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 3 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidates must meet qualification requirements outlined in municipal charter.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Signature requirement is based on district population size as set forth in Michigan code 168.544f, unless otherwise provided by municipal charter; Filing fee is 0 unless otherwise provided by municipal charter.
- Filing period
- January 4, 2027 - July 15, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 241 West South Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Filing phone
- 269-337-8000
- Step 3
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Who's currently in office
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What this symbol means
Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the People First Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
- View profileJeanne HessNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
- View profileAlonzo WilsonNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
- View profileChris PraedelNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
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Jacqueline SlabyNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029Has taken the People First Pledge - View profile
Drew DuncanNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029Has taken the People First Pledge - View profile
Stephanie D. HoffmanNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029
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