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Commissioner, City of Battle Creek

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A council member votes on local ordinances, the budget and contracts, and sets policy for the community.

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Jessica LaCosseOfficial portrait — City of Battle Creek

Jessica LaCosse

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The gist

  • Proposes incentives targeting technology, healthcare and renewable energy businesses
  • Pledges to keep the city fiscally responsible
  • Supports holding offenders accountable for crimes
  • Supports addressing bus schedules that end mid-afternoon
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  1. Proposes incentives targeting technology, healthcare and renewable energy businesses

    Battle Creek City Commissioner Ward #1 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate 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”
  2. Pledges to keep the city fiscally responsible

    Battle Creek City Commissioner Ward #1 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Strengthening the ecomony, while keeping the city fiscally responsible, is a top priority”
  3. Supports holding offenders accountable for crimes

    Battle Creek City Commissioner Ward #1 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “We need to be holding those accountable for the crimes they commit”
  4. Supports addressing bus schedules that end mid-afternoon

    Battle Creek City Commissioner Ward #1 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “One third of residents use public transportation yet the bussing schedule ends mid-afternoon”

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