The Kalamazoo City Commission, meeting as the Committee of the Whole on Dec. 15, 2025, voted to enter a closed executive session to discuss attorney–client privileged matters.

A motion to go into closed session was moved by Commissioner Slaby and seconded by Commissioner Hess. The clerk conducted a roll-call vote: Commissioner Hoffman — Yes; Commissioner Bridal — Yes; Commissioner Slaby — Yes; Commissioner Wilson — Yes; Vice Mayor Duncan — Yes; Mayor Anderson — Yes; Commissioner Hess — Yes. The chair announced, "The motion passes," and stated the Commission would go into closed session.

Attorney Liao informed the body that they would not return to the public screen after the closed session. The chair then stated the meeting was adjourned. The transcript records the motion, the unanimous roll call, and the adjournment; no additional public action or follow-up was recorded in open session.