(BATTLE CREEK) – All nine seats on the Battle Creek City Commission were up for election on Tuesday. Winning at large seats were Susan Baldwin, Mark Behnke, Kaytee Faris and Sherry Sofia.
John Griffin won a close race for the Ward One seat as he edged Kristin Blood by eight votes.
The other winners were Lynn Ward Gray in Ward Two, Kate Flores in Ward Three, Christopher Simmons in Ward Four and Dave Walters in Ward Five.
Tekonsha Community School District voters approved a $1.8 million bonding proposal 214-127. The funds will be used for the remodeling of school buildings which will include roof replacements and improving technology equipment.