Kate Flores

With the passage Tuesday, September 6, 2016 of proposed ordinances in the city of Battle Creek meant to stem aggressive panhandling, two commissioners - on either side of the issue - discussed the outcome the next morning on WBCK. Commissioner Kate Flores, who voted against the measures, continues to call for more study on the issue...

If Battle Creek City Commissioner Kate Flores had her way, city leaders would apply the brakes to a pair of panhandling ordinances that now have momentum, since clearing the first hurdle toward passage on August 16, 2016. "I've done a lot of work and analysis...

Battle Creek City Commissioner Dean Newsome cites a great connection to the city as the reason he wants to continue as a commissioner, asking voters in Ward 3 to re-elect him Tuesday. Newsome, a veteran, came to Battle Creek during his last duty assignment in the military and said the area impressed him, convincing him to stay once he retired from the service...