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Residents urge improved school-zone safety and demand transparency in police investigations

Battle Creek City Commission · April 7, 2026
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Summary

During public comment at the April 7 commission meeting, residents pressed the city for a traffic signal or clearer school-zone markings at Territorial/Vista and raised allegations about the handling of investigations involving a former police officer and potential retaliation against employees; commissioners acknowledged concerns and directed staff to note issues.

Multiple residents used the commission’s public-comment periods on April 7 to press the city on safety and transparency.

School-zone and traffic safety: Gloria Zakis told the commission she has repeatedly requested a traffic signal at Territorial and Vista and said engineering staff confirmed the location needs a light because drivers have nearly struck children crossing at school times. Zakis said engineers' temporary adjustments were insufficient and asked the commission to install a full…

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