Decision Maker

Stephanie Hoffman

Kalamazoo City Commission

Michigan

Stephanie Hoffman is an elected official serving as a City Commissioner for Kalamazoo, Michigan. First elected in 2021, her current term expires in November 2025. Hoffman is recognized as a change agent, focusing on serving historically underrepresented and underserved community members. Her key priorities include housing as a human right, pay equity, and anti-racism initiatives. She emphasizes the importance of creating safe neighborhoods and addressing the root causes of gun violence. Hoffman holds a deep understanding of intersectionality related to race, gender identity, and socioeconomic status, which informs her approach to policy-making. Her leadership style is characterized by community engagement and a commitment to dismantling systems that do not serve the community's highest good.