Kalamazoo County Government
Curtis Bell is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in the judiciary and academia. Currently serving as Teaching Faculty at The National Judicial College since 2017, Curtis has contributed to the development of updated course curriculum on contemporary issues in Probate, presenting to judges nationwide, including Native American Tribes. As the Chief Judge of Circuit/Probate Court, Pro Tempore for Kalamazoo County Government, Curtis oversees all court operations, managing 230 employees. Curtis has held multiple roles within the Michigan judicial system, including Judge of Kalamazoo County Probate Court and various committee memberships within the State Court Administrative Office. Additionally, Curtis actively participates in mental health initiatives as a Council Member for the Governor's Mental Health Diversion Council. Education includes a Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from James Madison College at Michigan State University.
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Kalamazoo County Government
Kalamazoo County Government builds the foundation for a safe and healthy community through the collaborative efforts of elected officials and dedicated individuals. Opportunities are created for all citizens to enjoy peace of mind and enhanced quality of life through the provision of needed services and programs. MISSION The mission of Kalamazoo County government is to provide responsive, innovative and cost effective services. PRINCIPLES To achieve our mission, Kalamazoo County government adheres to the following principles: • treat citizens with dignity, respect, honesty and fairness. • foster an accessible and responsive process for citizen involvement. • improve citizen understanding of the role and structure of county government. • promote effective and responsive Board decision-making. • encourage a spirit of teamwork. • exercise the highest standards of financial stewardship and accountability, assuring financial integrity. • respect the independence and interrelationships among all governmental units. • seek opportunities to collaborate with other public and private institutions in Southwest Michigan. • adopt a pro-active, innovative, nontraditional approach to program development and implementation. • strengthen the diversity and improve the stability of the community economic base.