Commissioner (At-Large)· 2024-11 - 2026-11 (month-level start: November 2024 per Nov 5, 2024 election and city roster '2024-2026 Term'; month-level end: November 2026 per city roster and next election Nov 2026)
Paige Katsarsky-Smith
Battle Creek
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Top issues during term (8)(Environment)
High water bills and billing software
$60 per affected account, effective March 2027; the city has over $6 million in delinquent water balances across about 4,000 residents.
Eagle Lake E. coli notification
You might spend a little on bottled water or a filter if you’re in the affected area, and the utility could face extra testing or treatment costs.
water supply fluoride reduction
The change itself shouldn’t hit your wallet directly, but less fluoride could mean more cavity-related dental costs down the line for some families.
Verona Well Field Funding Gap
The budget shows an apparent $0 allocation for the site this year.
Flood control channel concerns
water quality compliance
You may not see a bill change right away, but the city could face extra testing and treatment costs that ratepayers often end up covering.
drinking water quality
The city may face added monitoring or treatment costs to bring TTHM levels down, but residents aren’t being told to expect immediate out-of-pocket costs.
boil water advisory lifted
You can stop spending extra on bottled water and skip the time and energy cost of boiling tap water.
Decisions during term (1)
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Voting record (1)(Environment)
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