Battle Creek Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Tino W. Smith
Candidate for Mayor
Tino W. Smith is running for mayor of Battle Creek in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Mark A. Behnke and Lynn Ward Gray.
Election Day · Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Pastor, entrepreneur and educator who is a former Calhoun County Commissioner. His campaign site says he has more than 40 years of work serving people and building organizations.
- Campaign website
- www.electtinosmith.com
Where Tino W. Smith stands: positions on the record
Housing1 sourced position
Says he will work to encourage new housing and rehabilitate vacant and neglected properties.
“I will work to encourage new housing, rehabilitate vacant and neglected properties, strengthen existing neighborhoods, and build partnerships that expand housing opportunities throughout our city.”
Own statementTino Smith for Mayor
Public safety1 sourced position
Says he will support effective law enforcement, fire and emergency services, community partnerships and prevention strategies.
“I will support effective law enforcement, strong fire and emergency services, community partnerships, and prevention strategies that address problems before they become crises.”
Own statementTino Smith for Mayor
Transparency1 sourced position
Says he will promote open communication, accessible information, responsible financial management and accountability.
“I will promote open communication, accessible information, responsible financial management, and accountability throughout city government.”
Own statementTino Smith for Mayor
Homelessness1 sourced position
Says Battle Creek needs an approach to homelessness that combines compassion with accountability.
“Battle Creek needs an approach that combines compassion with accountability”
Own statementTino Smith for Mayor
Also running for Mayor
- Mark A. Behnke (incumbent)
- Lynn Ward Gray
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