https://www.yourthreeminutes.org/contact daily 0.75 2025-03-12 https://www.yourthreeminutes.org/about daily 0.75 2025-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/714413fc-1dce-4c4b-b409-0d6423c09892/image-asset.jpg About The background image throughout much of this site is a portion of the mural in Kalamazoo City Hall’s Commission Chambers. Designed by local artist Otto Stauffenberg, the Art Deco style mural depicts a robed figure, scale, and elaborate floral patterns. https://www.yourthreeminutes.org/engage daily 0.75 2024-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/6d01b781-060a-4d08-860c-62c4a7266aee/Conference-site-01.png Engage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/4020d0ea-e4ce-4a22-9be1-3b45c9700eaa/Agenda-site-01.png Engage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/b4e43bfa-a267-432d-90fd-9271528da21e/Public+Comment2-01.png Engage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/68b0829b-aba9-4815-9a6e-493697495ad4/Calendar-01.png Engage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/d4de69da-a956-4694-80b4-aace5b066e44/In-person+or+Remote_3-01.png Engage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/eb94e874-6d95-4bae-968f-1c1aee53d541/Where+to+go+from+here%3F-01.png Engage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/355135a8-7e29-40b7-a4e8-bad93b2ba2e0/image-asset.png Engage - Civic Engagement Guide Local government meetings are open to the public, but it can be a little confusing if you’ve never attended one. From learning about the various commissions that meet, to making your first public comment, we’re here to guide you through the process. https://www.yourthreeminutes.org/public-comment daily 0.75 2023-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/b4e43bfa-a267-432d-90fd-9271528da21e/Public+Comment2-01.png Public Comment - 5. Public Comment Guide Delivering a public comment can feel a little intimidating, but YourThreeMinutes is here to help with some guidelines and suggestions. If you’re not interested in public comments, head to the bottom of the page to learn other ways to provide feedback to the City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/f739f55f-da8d-4b50-a756-2c49291b6e59/2.jpg Public Comment - Make it stand out Public Sign-in, City Hall Commission Chambers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/aa76010b-0f7c-46ac-9be2-9c65a68e0755/1.jpg Public Comment - Make it stand out Public Comment Lectern, City Hall Commission Chambers https://www.yourthreeminutes.org/attendance-guide daily 0.75 2023-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/0e6059c0-3621-4945-8e70-dc8c8da49996/image-asset.png Attendance Guide - 4. Attendance Guide Attending a meeting can look different, depending on the meeting, your schedule, or accessibility needs. Fortunately, the City of Kalamazoo provides a couple of options–you can attend a meeting in person or tune in online. Check out our guide for details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/05baa8b0-174a-4d23-b246-68b8757d25fe/image-asset.jpeg Attendance Guide - Make it stand out Kalamazoo City Hall (South Entrance) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/dd06cf02-4469-45f3-9405-7793c3f43110/image-asset.jpeg Attendance Guide - Make it stand out View from lobby to 2nd floor Commission Chambers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/0efde56e-0b94-4c3c-a5e8-adcc14524ccb/image-asset.jpg Attendance Guide - Make it stand out Audience seating, Commission Chambers https://www.yourthreeminutes.org/now-what daily 0.75 2023-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/b286b7e4-3611-4194-b508-df7733f0151f/Now+What%3F-01.png Now What? - 6. Now What? (Guide) The hard part is over, but now you might be wondering what’s next. Fortunately, there are options to expand what you started. From simply following up on the issue you care about, to applying to become a city commissioner yourself, you can continue to engage in a ways that make sense for you. https://www.yourthreeminutes.org/connect daily 0.75 2024-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/fe2dff91-c437-4b0d-aaa4-9ae91c5fa18f/Network-01.png Connect - Connect Whether you’re a pro at engaging with local government or just getting started, it can be a great option to connect with a community that supports the issues you care about. Check out some local groups and organizations that might share your concerns. https://www.yourthreeminutes.org/volunteer daily 0.75 2023-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/e9a9fa20-9268-4bc1-bfac-f20caf19be22/Volunteer-01.png Volunteer - Volunteer Opportunities Maybe you want to to engage with local government through public service. Fortunately, the City of Kalamazoo has volunteer opportunities that might be right for you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/abe50c25-d30f-429d-9cf2-2eb9b6c679ed/Screenshot+2023-11-02+at+11.56.14%E2%80%AFAM.png Volunteer - Join a Board or Commission Did you know that most City Board and Commission members serve on a volunteer basis? Applications are accepted throughout the year, so apply today and help advise the City on policy direction. Pictured here are volunteer members of the Natural Features Protection Review Board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/3a3b9f08-8da7-4160-ab43-89fb4756ed9e/image-asset.jpeg Volunteer - Adopt a Park Interested in helping out a local park? Consider adopting one with a group or organization, and you can help keep these public resources clean and welcoming for the community! https://www.yourthreeminutes.org/vote daily 0.75 2023-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e9101c2772fb564de144cb/74245d52-2fcb-4d05-87a7-7d18634a9b26/image-asset.png Vote! - Vote! Sometimes overlooked, local elections are a critical part of a thriving democracy. Check out this guide to learn more about local elections, candidates, proposals, and more! https://www.yourthreeminutes.org/home daily 1.0 2025-01-07