Jessica LaCosse
Candidate for Commissioner, City of Battle Creek, Ward 1
Background
Battle Creek City Commissioner for Ward 1.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to keep the city fiscally responsible
ReportBattle Creek City Commissioner Ward #1 — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Strengthening the ecomony, while keeping the city fiscally responsible, is a top priority”
Public safety
Supports holding offenders accountable for crimes
ReportBattle Creek City Commissioner Ward #1 — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We need to be holding those accountable for the crimes they commit”
Economy & jobs
Proposes incentives targeting technology, healthcare and renewable energy businesses
ReportBattle Creek City Commissioner Ward #1 — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Using various incentives at our disposal to encourage new business growth, particularly in sectors like technology, agricultural enginerring, healthcare, renewable energy”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports addressing bus schedules that end mid-afternoon
ReportBattle Creek City Commissioner Ward #1 — VOTE411 Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“One third of residents use public transportation yet the bussing schedule ends mid-afternoon”
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 Ward #1 — VOTE411 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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