Kalamazoo County Commissioners honor Janet Bishop and Arthur Lugar for 25 years of service

The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular business meeting on May 7, 2025, at 6:30 PM. The meeting began with a call to order by the chair, followed by a moment of reflection led by Commissioner Wheeler, who emphasized the importance of creating a welcoming environment for all participants.

The roll call confirmed the presence of seven commissioners, allowing the meeting to proceed to the first agenda item: proclamations. The board honored two long-serving employees, Janet Bishop and Arthur Lugar, each recognized for 25 years of dedicated service to Kalamazoo County as of April 27, 2025.

Vice Chair Pro Tem Hepler read a proclamation for Janet Bishop, acknowledging her role as a medical caseload specialist and expressing gratitude for her contributions to the community. The motion to adopt the proclamation was supported by Commissioner Wheeler and passed unanimously.

Following this, Vice Chair Taylor presented a similar proclamation for Arthur Lugar, a sheriff's deputy, highlighting his commitment to the residents of Kalamazoo County. This motion was also supported by Vice Chair Pro Tem Hepler and carried without opposition.

The meeting then transitioned to communications, where the board addressed item 2025-478, which involved a notice of hearing for electric customers of Indiana Michigan Power Company, case number U21841.

Overall, the meeting underscored the board's commitment to recognizing employee contributions and addressing community matters, setting a positive tone for future discussions and actions.