Ian R Kennedy
Candidate for Board Member, Kalamazoo Public Library, 4 Year Term
Background
- Occupation
- Attorney
Current Kalamazoo Public Library board member; attorney for 22 years representing nonprofits and governmental institutions.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports keeping the library welcoming and safe for patrons
ReportKalamazoo Public Library District Trustee — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“we need to ensure that the library remains a welcoming and safe environment for our patrons and staff”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports re-establishing the Alma Powell branch as a community anchor
ReportKalamazoo Public Library District Trustee — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“we need to ensure that we re-establish the Alma Powell branch as an anchor in the community”
Government & transparency
Supports defined procedures for how the library board governs
ReportKalamazoo Public Library District Trustee — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“ensuring that we have identified procedures as to how the board will govern”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Ian R Kennedy on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
All sources (2)
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Kalamazoo County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Kalamazoo Public Library District Trustee — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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