KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — After 34 years in public service, Kalamazoo City Manager Jim Ritsema will retire late this year. Ritsema, who has been the city manager since 2013, will retire effective Nov.
Kalamazoo City Manager James Ritsema announced his impending retirement after 12 years of service, effective Nov. 18, 2025.
It has been nearly a year since commissioners in the circle city voted not to renew the contract for former city manager. During that time they did have an interim, but ...