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Kalamazoo City Commission leaves Southwest Michigan First following Lee Chatfield's hire FOX17 and last updated 2021-02-15 23:24:08-05 KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo City Commissioners voted to withdraw from its membership with Southwest Michigan First on Monday following its decision to hire fromer Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield. In an unanimous vote, commissioners cited Chatfield’s record on LGBTQ rights and whether it aligned with the city’s goals. They also questioned Chatfield’s lack of professional economic development experience and ties to the area. Southw...