Kalamazoo County Government
Michael Seals is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in governance and community service. Currently serving as a Planning Commissioner for the Charter Township of Kalamazoo since October 2023, Michael also holds the position of Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at Integrated Services of Kalamazoo and serves as Chair of the Local Emergency Planning Committee while being the Vice Chair of the Board of Commission for Kalamazoo County. Michael's previous roles include Deputy Treasurer for Kalamazoo Township Government and a Kalamazoo County Commissioner for District 4, alongside leadership positions in local organizations such as President of the Kalamazoo Eastside Neighborhood Association and the Kalamazoo River Clean-Up Coalition. Michael has a background in administration and accounting and served as a Veteran Affairs Support Coordinator, assisting disabled veterans across nine counties. Michael holds an Associate's degree in Business Management from Davenport University, earned between 1992 and 1996.
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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.