City of Battle Creek, MI Government

City of Battle Creek, MI Government Official page for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan local government. Welcome to the Cereal City!

Mission: To ensure a safe, prosperous and culturally enriched community. Vision: We envision Battle Creek as an extraordinary community where people choose to live, work and play. Read our Social Media Policy at our website, here: http://www.battlecreekmi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/724

If you have topics you'd like to hear more about, have a complaint or otherwise want to contact the city, call 966-3311, email [email protected] or visit us online at www.battlecreekmi.gov.

Good Saturday morning, neighbors! ☀️Join City of Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke for his Mayor's Minute and read up on th...
06/20/2026

Good Saturday morning, neighbors! ☀️

Join City of Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke for his Mayor's Minute and read up on the latest city news and information to stay informed.

➡️ Read the Saturday, June 20 Mayor's Minute on the city website, here: https://www.battlecreekmi.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/2419

This week's topics include:

❤️💛💚 Juneteenth Family Day - Saturday, June 20

🏠 Battle Creek Housing Strategy
➡️ Take the Housing Strategy Survey in English: polco.us/svdtze
➡️ Realizar la encuesta sobre la estrategia de vivienda en Español: polco.us/sfw4dp

🗳️ Battle Creek City Commission candidate packets now available

💧 Quarter 2 2026 sampling shows reduced TTHM levels across Battle Creek water system
➡️ 2026 Q2 Public Notice: https://battlecreekmi.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/568

💧 2025 Water Quality Report now available
➡️ View the 2025 report online: https://battlecreekmi.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/567

🚧 2026 Local Bridge Rehabilitation Project

🚧 Street treatments underway across Battle Creek

🎨 Battle Creek Paint Program accepting applications

📲 Stay informed with city alerts and notifications
➡️ Sign up today: https://portal.civicplus.com/MI-BattleCreek/notifications?tab=alerts

🏛️ Upcoming City Commission meetings:
📅 Thursday, June 25 goal-setting workshop, 4 p.m.
📅 Tuesday, July 7 regular meeting, 7 p.m.
📅 Tuesday, July 21 regular meeting, 7 p.m.

06/19/2026

🎨 Free paint available for exterior projects
The City of Battle Creek offers up to 10 gallons of free exterior paint for eligible homeowners to help refresh your home’s appearance.
✔️ No income requirements
✔️ Owner-occupied homes
✔️ Exterior projects only

👉 https://www.battlecreekmi.gov/686/Paint-Program

🏡 Have you taken the housing survey yet?We’re looking for your input to better understand housing needs in Battle Creek....
06/18/2026

🏡 Have you taken the housing survey yet?

We’re looking for your input to better understand housing needs in Battle Creek.
✅ Takes just a few minutes
✅ Your feedback helps guide city priorities

👉 Take the survey: https://page.alertsense.com/content/2341/165151

❤️💛💚 The City of Battle Creek would like to share a reminder with our neighbors of service changes in place on Friday, J...
06/17/2026

❤️💛💚 The City of Battle Creek would like to share a reminder with our neighbors of service changes in place on Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. 💚💛❤️

City administrative offices
❤️ All City of Battle Creek administrative offices will be CLOSED Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
💛 City offices will resume regular business hours, of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, June 22.

Full Blast and Flash Flood Waterpark
💚 Full Blast Recreation Center will be OPEN for regular hours Friday, June 19.
❤️ Flash Flood Waterpark will be OPEN for regular hours Friday, June 19, pending any weather-related closures.

Ride Calhoun
💛 Ride Calhoun administrative offices will be CLOSED Friday, June 19, with regular hours resuming Monday, June 22.
💚 RC MAX (fixed-route bus service), RC MOVE (paratransit service), and RC FLEX (on-demand service) WILL operate their regular schedules Friday, June 19.

Republic Services
❤️ Republic Services will be OPEN Friday, June 19, with no expected pickup delays.

ℹ️ For information about Battle Creek Juneteenth Celebration Family Day events and activities - occurring in Battle Creek on Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, visit: juneteenthbattlecreek.com.

On the city website: https://alrt.se/u/9zDDSvsl06x

06/16/2026

⚠️ Heads up, neighbors! ⚠️

⛈️ Our area is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until today, Tuesday, June 16, at 11 p.m.

⬇️ Full information below from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office.

ℹ️ Be sure that you have a reliable way to receive severe weather updates, as the storms move into our area this evening. Some examples on social media include:

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, Michigan
Calhoun County 911 - Michigan
US National Weather Service Grand Rapids Michigan
News Channel 3 WWMT TV
WOOD TV8
Michigan Storm Chasers

✨ NPC 4 neighbors — quick heads up! ✨We’ve got a temporary change of scenery.👉 Meetings are moving to Clara’s on the Riv...
06/15/2026

✨ NPC 4 neighbors — quick heads up! ✨

We’ve got a temporary change of scenery.

👉 Meetings are moving to Clara’s on the River for the time being
(No need to order anything — just come join us!)

🗓️ Next meeting: Wednesday, June 17, 7 p.m. at Clara’s
🗓️ Reminder: No meeting in July

Same group, new spot — we hope to see you there!

💡 Want reminders so you don’t miss a meeting?
Sign up on the City website: https://portal.civicplus.com/MI-BattleCreek/notifications?tab=notifications

Alerts tab = city alerts (road closures, emergencies, etc.)
Notifications tab = meeting agendas + event/calendar reminders.

🌊 Goguac Lake treatment scheduled June 17The City of Battle Creek will treat Goguac Lake to control lake weeds on Wednes...
06/14/2026

🌊 Goguac Lake treatment scheduled June 17

The City of Battle Creek will treat Goguac Lake to control lake weeds on Wednesday, June 17.

Willard Beach will be closed for swimming and will reopen at noon on Thursday, June 18.

Please stay out of treated water for 24 hours after application so the treatment can work effectively. Signs will be posted.

Questions? Call Environmental Services at 269-966-3343. Thanks for helping keep Goguac Lake clean and safe.
https://alrt.se/u/e8zzu6sjX03

🚧 City contractor crews will begin rehabilitation work on three bridges in the City of Battle Creek, as part of the 2026...
06/12/2026

🚧 City contractor crews will begin rehabilitation work on three bridges in the City of Battle Creek, as part of the 2026 local bridge rehabilitation project, on Monday, June 15. 🚧

The rehabilitation work will include surface treatments and joint repairs for all three bridges over the Kalamazoo River in Battle Creek: Angell Street bridge, South Kendall Street bridge, and McCamly Street South bridge.

Rehabilitation work along these bridges will occur in phases so that only one bridge is closed at a time, over a period of the next three months. Detours will be in place during each bridge closure, as well.

1️⃣ Phase 1 - Angell Street bridge
The first bridge scheduled to undergo rehabilitation work is the Angell Street bridge, as follows:

🚧 Construction/bridge closure dates: Monday, June 15 - Friday, July 3 (with work hours generally from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily)

🚧 Closure area: Angell Street bridge, between Parrish Street and Jackson Street West

🚧 Recommended detour route:
Northbound - Turn right on Lafayette Avenue, turn left on South Kendall Street, turn left on Michigan Avenue, and then turn right to resume northbound on Angell Street
Southbound - Turn left on Michigan Avenue, turn right on South Kendall Street, turn right on Lafayette Avenue, and then turn left to resume southbound on Angell Street

2️⃣ Phase 2 - South Kendall Street bridge and 3️⃣ Phase 3 - McCamly Street South bridge
The remaining two bridges, South Kendall Street and McCamly Street South, will see work and bridge closures after the Independence Day holiday, pending any weather-related delays during work on the Angell Street bridge.

Specific construction and bridge closure dates, as well as detour routes, will be communicated closer to the start of work on each of the remaining two bridges.

ℹ️ These three bridges are receiving rehabilitation work, as a result of biannual bridge inspections. Every other year, the City of Battle Creek hires a consultant to inspect bridges within the city. This requirement results in a report to the city that includes recommendations for bridge-related projects to ensure proper maintenance and longevity of the bridges throughout the city.

The City of Battle Creek then uses the recommended projects to apply for federal funding, through the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Local Bridge Program. These three bridges were recommended for rehabilitation work and were bundled as a single project - the city's 2026 local bridge rehabilitation project.

On the city website: https://alrt.se/u/zvppsKsRmR3

06/12/2026

⚠️ Heads up, neighbors! ⚠️

⛈️ Our area is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until tonight, Thursday, June 11, at 10:45 p.m.

⬇️ Full information below from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, Michigan.

06/12/2026

⚠️ Heads up, neighbors! ⚠️

🌪️ Our area is under a Tornado Watch until tomorrow morning, Friday, June 12, at 2 a.m.
This means that storms moving in tonight may feature weather conditions that are favorable for tornados to form.

⬇️ Full information below from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office.

ℹ️ Be sure that you have a reliable way to receive severe weather updates, as the storms move in to our area tonight. Some examples on social media include:

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, Michigan
Calhoun County 911 - Michigan
US National Weather Service Grand Rapids Michigan
News Channel 3 WWMT TV
WOOD TV8
Michigan Storm Chasers

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10 N Division Street
Battle Creek, MI
49014

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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