Battle Creek City Commission Ward 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Patrick A. O'Donnell
Candidate for City Commission Ward 3 (incumbent)
Patrick A. O'Donnell, the incumbent, is running for Battle Creek City Commission Ward 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Election Day · Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Ward 3 Battle Creek city commissioner, first elected in November 2022.
Where Patrick A. O'Donnell stands: positions on the record
Housing development incentives4 sourced positions
Voted yes on approving a Brownfield Plan for the proposed "The Fields at Battle Creek" development (passed 8-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Battle Creek · Jun 16, 2026
Voted yes on approving the Brownfield Plan for the proposed "The Fields at Battle Creek" development (passed 7-2, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Battle Creek · Sep 1, 2026
Voted yes on adopting an ordinance authorizing a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) for the Liberty Commons Apartments and Townhomes project (passed 9-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Battle Creek · Sep 15, 2026
as recorded in the September 1, 2026 minutes; not a direct quote
Said at the September 1 meeting that he supports builders who want to create additional housing and that they should use the tools available from the state.
Own statementCity of Battle Creek · Sep 1, 2026
Water and sewer rates1 sourced position
Voted yes on authorizing water and sewer system rates for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 (passed 6-2, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Battle Creek · Jun 16, 2026
State legislation2 sourced positions
Voted yes on opposing House Bill 5123 and Senate Bill 719, which would limit local video franchise authority (passed 5-4, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Battle Creek · Aug 18, 2026
as recorded in the August 18, 2026 minutes; not a direct quote
Said at the August 18 meeting that he was concerned the state government is taking local authority from municipalities.
Own statementCity of Battle Creek · Aug 18, 2026
Cannabis retail permit1 sourced position
Voted yes on approving a special use permit for an adult-use marihuana retail facility at 625 North Ave. (passed 8-1, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Battle Creek · Sep 15, 2026
Zoning1 sourced position
Voted yes on rezoning 84 parcels along the Beckley Road Corridor from B-2 Regional Commercial District to T-6 Lakeview Business District (passed 8-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Battle Creek · Jul 21, 2026
What Patrick A. O'Donnell said vs. how Patrick A. O'Donnell voted
Housing incentives
In their words
Said at the September 1 meeting that he supports builders who want to create additional housing and that they should use the tools available from the state.
Sep 1, 2026 ·as recorded in the September 1, 2026 minutes; not a direct quote ·City of Battle Creek · Sep 1, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on approving the Brownfield Plan for the proposed "The Fields at Battle Creek" development (passed 7-2, September 2026).
Sep 1, 2026 ·City of Battle Creek · Sep 1, 2026
State bills
In their words
Said at the August 18 meeting that he was concerned the state government is taking local authority from municipalities.
Aug 18, 2026 ·as recorded in the August 18, 2026 minutes; not a direct quote ·City of Battle Creek · Aug 18, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on opposing House Bill 5123 and Senate Bill 719, which would limit local video franchise authority (passed 5-4, August 2026).
Aug 18, 2026 ·City of Battle Creek · Aug 18, 2026
Also running for City Commission Ward 3
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