Historic announcement for Kalamazoo Foundation for Excellence Wednesday; $400 million dollar endowment gift By Jim McKinney
Jul 28, 2021 | 2:45 PM
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kalamazoo Mayor David Anderson, flanked by Foundation for Excellence board members, City Commissioners and city staff, announced Wednesday that the Foundation For Excellence (FFE) has received a $400 million dollar gift.
Officials say this is a donation that will allow FFE to continue its mission in perpetuity.
“This is a historic moment for Kalamazoo,” City Manager Jim Ritsema said. “This announcement means dependability, ensuring the city will sustainably thrive and equitably serve all residents.”
Before the announcement, the Foundation had invested about $120 million dollars thus far in budget stabilization, community projects and property tax savings.
Historic announcement for Kalamazoo Foundation for Excellence Wednesday; $400 million dollar endowment gift
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Kalamazoo Mayor Anderson announces bid for re-election
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May 18, 2021 | 1:07 PM
KALAMAZOO MI (WKZO AM/FM) –Â Kalamazoo Mayor David Anderson announced Tuesday that he will seek another term as Mayor.
Anderson has served on the Commission since 2005, and was elected Mayor in 2019.
Anderson said in a release that when he first ran for Mayor, his goal was to help build a city that left no one behind.
Despite circumstances that have made progressing difficult at times, Anderson emphasized that the goal remains the same, and he wants to continue the important work that needs to be done.