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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Battle Creek public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Resolution 499 — service processing fee
Geislinger IFT abatement
Election and city spending
Geislinger tax abatement (Resolution 490)
City fees and water rate increases
Tax foreclosure property auction update
Clarification on remote voting complaint
Reenacted resolutions / quorum
Reenacted resolutions
Taxes and fee schedule
Remote voting by commissioner
Chamber audio system
River cleanup / cost savings
CAPER / federal spending
Video franchise legislation (Resolution 451)
Property tax uncapping
ARPA grant funds
Fee schedule and millage (Resolutions 403 & 404)
Tax fairness
Federal spending on city properties and charities
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Battle Creek from local and regional media.
Battle Creek voters to choose two city council members
Battle Creek voters to choose two city council members The Norfolk Daily News
Oct 14, 2026Battle Creek temporarily reduces fluoride in water supply due to nationwide shortage
Battle Creek temporarily reduces fluoride in water supply due to nationwide shortage WZZM13.com
Oct 5, 2026Battle Creek begins search for new police chief, as Shannon Bagley retires
Battle Creek begins search for new police chief, as Shannon Bagley retires MLive.com
Sep 16, 2026Battle Creek launches new municipal website
Battle Creek launches new municipal website The Norfolk Daily News
Sep 14, 2026Battle Creek police Chief Shannon Bagley to retire at end of year
Battle Creek police Chief Shannon Bagley to retire at end of year WWMT
Sep 10, 2026Housing shortage drives tax breaks for new Battle Creek apartments despite pushback
Housing shortage drives tax breaks for new Battle Creek apartments despite pushback WWMT
Sep 5, 2026Battle Creek residents face holiday service changes
Battle Creek residents face holiday service changes Battle Creek Enquirer
Sep 2, 2026Battle Creek woman fights to keep positivity sign up as city says it violates ordinance
Battle Creek woman fights to keep positivity sign up as city says it violates ordinance WWMT
Aug 28, 2026Road closure in Battle Creek Monday at Kendall Street railroad crossing
Road closure in Battle Creek Monday at Kendall Street railroad crossing WZZM13.com
Aug 23, 2026VIDEO: Battle Creek files lawsuit to seize driver's new Mustang after seeing him do donuts
VIDEO: Battle Creek files lawsuit to seize driver's new Mustang after seeing him do donuts WWMT
Aug 7, 2026'FELT LIKE SPINNING 'EM' | Dash cam captures Meijer burnout arrest, beginning of city's first car forfeiture lawsuit
'FELT LIKE SPINNING 'EM' | Dash cam captures Meijer burnout arrest, beginning of city's first car forfeiture lawsuit WZZM13.com
Aug 7, 2026Battle Creek Mayor Is Looking Into A 10% Grocery Discount For Self-checkout Shoppers
Battle Creek Mayor Is Looking Into A 10% Grocery Discount For Self-checkout Shoppers 1077 WRKR
Aug 3, 2026