Battle Creek City Commission At-Large · Nov 3, 2026

Joseph J. Harris

Candidate for City Commission At-Large

17 candidates · 9 seats4 sourced positions

Joseph J. Harris is running for Battle Creek City Commission At-Large in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 3 seats.

Election Day · Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Worked 26 years as a retail investigator and three years as a private investigative agent.

Endorsed by: Endorsed by former Vice Mayor Elizabeth Fulton, per his campaign site. Elect Joe Harris
Campaign website: www.joe4battlecreek.com

Where Joseph J. Harris stands: positions on the record

Public records fees1 sourced position

Lists re-examining FOIA fees under the Transparency plank of his TURN platform.
“Re-examine FOIA fees”
Own statementElect Joe Harris

Property taxes1 sourced position

Proposes property-tax relief for residents age 67 and older who have lived in Battle Creek at least 20 years.
“Pursue meaningful property-tax relief for residents age 67+ who have lived in Battle Creek at least 20 years.”
Own statementElect Joe Harris

Police oversight1 sourced position

Proposes giving the Community Oversight Board meaningful authority.
“Strengthen public trust, support good officers, and give the Community Oversight Board meaningful authority.”
Own statementElect Joe Harris

Rental housing1 sourced position

Proposes holding rental property owners to reasonable maintenance standards.
“Hold rental property owners to the same reasonable maintenance standards expected of homeowners.”
Own statementElect Joe Harris

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