# October 5, 2026 Committee of the Whole

The City of Kalamazoo Committee of the Whole met on October 5, 2026, and received a presentation from its legislative-affairs partner, M HSA, on advocacy work with state and federal officials. The presenters reviewed prior results, including legislative enhancement grants in 2024 for public safety and in 2025 for fire turnout gear, support for the city’s participation in the Rx Kids program, and work to address regulatory and federal-grant roadblocks. No grant amounts, contract details, new awards, procurement approvals, or spending-related votes were provided.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Sources
- [October 5, 2026 Committee of the Whole](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eGRPjHMn9g) - City of Kalamazoo