Board moves Heritage Community EDC appointments and suspends rules for bond process

Aug 6, 2026

Commissioners introduced a resolution and suspended rules to appoint two temporary EDC directors so the Heritage Community of Kalamazoo can pursue EDC bond financing under Michigan Public Act 338; the resolution will return for final consideration at the regular session.

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The board introduced a resolution Aug. 5 to approve project-area designation, appoint two additional Economic Development Corporation (EDC) directors for a Heritage Community project in Texas Township, and call a public hearing for Sept. 1. Planning and Development Director Rachel Gerber said the appointments are required under Michigan Public Act 338 (MCL 125.1604) and are limited to the project.

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