Eaton Rapids Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Pamela K.
Colestock
Pamela K. Colestock, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Eaton Rapids in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Paul O. Malewski.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Pamela K. ColestockYou’re reading
- 02Paul O. Malewski
Background
- About
- Mayor of Eaton Rapids since 2021 and Precinct 2 council representative from 2016 to 2021. She works as Executive Assistant to the CEO of Eaton Rapids Medical Center.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. WKAR · Oct 3, 2026
Pamela K. Colestock and Paul O. Malewski are the two candidates for mayor; Richard Loftus is the only candidate for the at-large council seat. Eaton County Clerk · Aug 20, 2026
Eaton Rapids Mayor Pamela Colestock is up for re-election against Paul Malewski in a nonpartisan race. WKAR · Oct 3, 2026
On the record: Pamela K. Colestock
9 sourced01Horner Mill1 sourced position
Says she made redevelopment of the Horner Mill property a major priority as mayor, working with county, state and federal partners on funding.
As mayor, I made the Horner Mill property a major priority.”
Own statementBallotpedia · Sep 28, 2026Link
02Streets and utilities1 sourced position
Says street and utility improvements should be paid for with grants and other revenue sources while reducing the burden on taxpayers.
We need to be thoughtful about how to pay for improvements utilizing grants and other revenue sources while reducing the burden on taxpayers.”
Own statementBallotpedia · Sep 28, 2026Link
03Housing and growth1 sourced position
Says the city is seeing more new homes and businesses because it finds ways to say yes.
Eaton Rapids is seeing more growth in new homes and businesses because we find ways to say yes.”
Own statementBallotpedia · Sep 28, 2026Link
04Animal control2 sourced positions
Wrote that the city is leading a regional effort to strengthen animal control after county budget cuts reduced staffing to one officer, and met with Eaton County on restoring services.
Own statementCity of Eaton RapidsLink
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-89 supporting exploring a partnership with Eaton County for animal control services (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteEaton Rapids City Council meeting minutes, September 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Fire truck2 sourced positions
Wrote that the city will keep seeking funding to replace its old ladder fire truck after it was not funded in the state budget.
Own statementCity of Eaton RapidsLink
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-20 requesting federal Congressional Directed Spending to replace the fire department's aerial fire truck (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteEaton Rapids City Council meeting minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-49 adopting the city budget and setting millage rates (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteEaton Rapids City Council meeting minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Fair housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-05, which rescinds Chapter 8¾ (Fair Housing) and adds Fair Housing sections to Chapter 10 (passed 4-1, August 2026).
Council voteEaton Rapids City Council meeting minutes, August 24, 2026 · Aug 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Pamela K. Colestock: their words and their votes on the same issue
Animal control
In their words
Wrote that the city is leading a regional effort to strengthen animal control after county budget cuts reduced staffing to one officer, and met with Eaton County on restoring services.
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-89 supporting exploring a partnership with Eaton County for animal control services (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Sep 14, 2026 ·Eaton Rapids City Council meeting minutes, September 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026
Fire truck
In their words
Wrote that the city will keep seeking funding to replace its old ladder fire truck after it was not funded in the state budget.
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-20 requesting federal Congressional Directed Spending to replace the fire department's aerial fire truck (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Mar 9, 2026 ·Eaton Rapids City Council meeting minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026
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