The City of Battle Creek is encouraging those interested to apply to be considered for appointment to a new Community Oversight Board.

The panel will have seven members and two alternates from the community, with a goal to "reflect a range of the city's demographics for racial and gender identities, ages, skills and lived experiences," according to a COB brochure.

Click to listen to City of Battle Creek Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Kimberly Holley and Police Chief Shannon Bagley from a February 2024 BC City Connection podcast interview discussing their view on the board's role.

Episode Resources
Community Oversight Board: More Information
COB: Promotional Video
Battle Creek Boards and Commissions Vacancies and Applications

ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS
Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8-8:30 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.

Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.