Autumn Smith
Candidate for Commissioner at Large, City of Battle Creek
Background
- Occupation
- Independent investigative reporter
Independent investigative reporter focused on public records; has served on a local zoning board of appeals and as an election inspector.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes brownfield tax captures that divert public funds
ReportBattle Creek City Commissioner at Large — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“End wasteful brownfield tax captures that divert public funds from core services”
Public safety
Opposes expanding Flock surveillance cameras
ReportBattle Creek City Commissioner at Large — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Oppose invasive surveillance technology, like Flock camera expansion”
Economy & jobs
Proposes re-evaluating municipal permit fee schedules
ReportBattle Creek City Commissioner at Large — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Re-evaluate burdensome municipal permit fee schedules that hurt residents & small businesses”
Government & transparency
Pledges strict adherence to FOIA and Open Meetings Act
ReportBattle Creek City Commissioner at Large — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“enforcing strict adherence to FOIA & Open Meetings Act standards”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Autumn Smith on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Calhoun County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- 2026 Battle Creek City Commission candidate list
Election filing · City of Battle Creek, City Clerk · battlecreekmi.gov
- Battle Creek City Commissioner at Large — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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