Vice Mayor Sherry Sofia explains why she’s running again and what she wants to finish in Battle Creek as big projects move from planning to reality. Episode ResourcesCity of Battle Creek websiteBattle Creek City Clerk Elections website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer...
Ward 2 City Commission candidate Rochelle Hatcher discusses what she thinks neighborhoods are really asking for in Battle Creek and why housing, local history, and a real neighborhood grocery store matter to day-to-day life in a community. Episode Resources City of...
Battle Creek City Commission at-large candidate Carole Davenport talks about her vision to rebuild a city without leaving neighborhoods behind and how the choices made at the local level can shape whether working families can live with stability and dignity. Episode...
Incumbent Patrick O'Donnell discusses what he's learned as a Battle Creek City Commissioner, talks about what he views as a big success, and priorities if re-elected to represent Ward 3. Episode Resources City of Battle Creek Website Battle Creek City Clerk Elections...
Battle Creek City Commission Ward 3 write-in candidate Diop Harris talks about why he's running after a previous, unsuccessful primary run for Congress earlier in 2026. Harris talks about why he sees local office as the place where the “everyday” issues that shape a...
Battle Creek City Commission at-large candidate Boonikka Herring talks about what pulled her back into the race after serving as Ward 3 commissioner during the pandemic and the issues she believes are priorities. Episode Resources City of Battle Creek Website Battle...
Nick Buckley from the Downtown Battle Creek Zine highlights the festive and spooky fun to be had in Battle Creek this October. From local cemetery history exhibits to costume pub crawls, there's something for everyone in Battle Creek this fall. Episode...
Former vice-mayor and commissioner Lynn Ward Gray joins Community Matters amid her most recent drive to become Battle Creek mayor. Gray discusses her view on leadership with integrity, transparency, and what real access looks like day to day. From affordable housing...
Battle Creek City Commission at-large candidate Joe Harris joins Community Matters to talk about why he’s running and how an investigative mindset can change the way city decisions get made. He explains his views on listening, transparency, and accountability, plus...
Community Matters candidate interviews continue with at-large city commission candidate Autumn Smith. Smith, a frequent critic of the city administration and commission, talks about why she believes local government must enforce policy, follow the law, and, in her...
