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Residents press Battle Creek commission on water safety, rate hikes and transparency
Summary
Multiple residents raised concerns in public comment about a suspected water contamination, proposed increases to water rates and alleged lack of transparency from city officials. Speakers asked for clearer communication and updates; commissioners did not take formal action during the meeting.
Several residents used the June 3 public comment period to raise concerns about Battle Creek’s water quality, proposed water rate changes and the city’s communication around those issues.
Speakers described a chemical smell in tap water, criticized a lack of public updates and said they had paid to obtain records through the Freedom of Information Act. One resident said she paid almost $60 for documents and remains unsatisfied with the information provided.
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