Kalamazoo's neighborhood activator plans to be very active this year

Jacqueline Slaby is from Battle Creek, Michigan. She has a bachelor's degree in growth and structure of cities from Bryn Mawr College and a master’s degree in city planning from the University of Pennsylvania. She lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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Jacqueline currently works as a realtor with Century 21 C Howard. She previously worked for the City of Kalamazoo as a neighborhood activator, for Munn X Slaby as co-founder, for SGK as a digital account manager, for Temple University Rome as an alumni educational specialist, and for the City of Marshall as director of community services.

Jacqueline previously served on the Battle Creek Public Schools Board of Education for six years. This is her first run for office in Kalamazoo.

Supports innovation and entrepreneurship by providing clear steps, practical tools, and hands-on support for businesses in Kalamazoo.

- Supports innovation and entrepreneurship by providing clear steps, practical tools, and hands-on support for businesses in Kalamazoo.

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Supports strengthening the city’s nightlife by improving street safety, supporting late-hour businesses, and promoting a diverse range of venues and events for all ages.

- Supports strengthening the city’s nightlife by improving street safety, supporting late-hour businesses, and promoting a diverse range of venues and events for all ages.

Housing & Urban Development

As of August 14, 2025, Jacqueline Slaby’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Healthcare

Believes in increasing resident involvement in city decisions by making information more accessible and encouraging participation on boards and committees.

Believes in using "simple tools" and reducing bureaucratic hurdles to improve service for all.

- Believes in increasing resident involvement in city decisions by making information more accessible and encouraging participation on boards and committees.
- Believes in using "simple tools" and reducing bureaucratic hurdles to improve service for all.

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Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Jacqueline Slaby

Jacqueline Slaby is from Battle Creek, Michigan. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Growth and Structure of Cities from Bryn Mawr College and a Master’s degree in City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania.

Jacqueline Slaby is turning Battle Creek and Marshall into her stages

Jacqueline is a director of community services at the City of Marshall, where she oversees planning and zoning, building inspections, code enforcement, and recreation. She previously worked in marketing at SGK Inc., a global packaging and marketing firm, where she was involved in packaging design for companies such as Kellogg and Pepsico. She also operated a marketing firm with a partner. 

Jacqueline previously served on the Battle Creek Public Schools Board of Education for six years. 

Supports strengthening the city’s nightlife by ensuring safer streets, supporting late-hour businesses, and promoting a diverse mix of venues and events for all ages.

As of August 14, 2025, Jacqueline Slaby did not have a website or any information online.

Supports strengthening the city’s nightlife with safer streets, late-hour business support, and a mix of venues and events for all ages.

- City commissioners in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Commissioners attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City commissioners may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.