Councilmember· 2023-11-14 – 2027-11-08 (sworn at the 30th City Council seating on November 14, 2023 per the CivicClerk minutes; term ends November 8, 2027 per the citys council vacancy notice on the council page; on council since 2017 per the city page, earlier service not sourced)
Chris Burns
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 1:26:08
- Avg per meeting
- 4:06
- Segments
- 931
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Top issues during term (5)(Business Jobs)
Farmers market opening at the Zhang Senior Center
The center projects about $72,000 in net revenue, including $42,000 from facility rentals.
Employment diversity in city hiring
She asked for 'no new buildings, no new taxes, just action' — no direct cost cited.
New flights at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
Project Depatie industrial expansion
Brownfield capture of about $1.76 million in eligible expenses, partially offset by a planned industrial facilities tax abatement.
Zap Zone XL brings 150 jobs to Crossroads
About 140 new jobs at Zap Zone XL and a 50/50 matching grant up to $25,000 for small business facade improvements.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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