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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Eaton Rapids voter guide

Animal control

Sep 14, 2026

Resolution 2026-89 supporting exploring a partnership with Eaton County for animal control services

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, September 2026

  • YesDeb MalewskiVoted yes on Resolution 2026-89 supporting exploring a partnership with Eaton County for animal control services (passed 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesKen NicholasVoted yes on Resolution 2026-89 supporting exploring a partnership with Eaton County for animal control services (passed 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesPamela K. ColestockVoted yes on Resolution 2026-89 supporting exploring a partnership with Eaton County for animal control services (passed 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesRichard LoftusVoted yes on Resolution 2026-89 supporting exploring a partnership with Eaton County for animal control services (passed 5-0, September 2026).
  • YesWilliam SteeleVoted yes on Resolution 2026-89 supporting exploring a partnership with Eaton County for animal control services (passed 5-0, September 2026).

Eaton Rapids City Council meeting minutes, September 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026Link

Budget

Jun 8, 2026

Resolution 2026-49 adopting the city budget and setting millage rates

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, June 2026

  • YesDeb MalewskiVoted yes on Resolution 2026-49 adopting the city budget and setting millage rates (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesKen NicholasVoted yes on Resolution 2026-49 adopting the city budget and setting millage rates (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesPamela K. ColestockVoted yes on Resolution 2026-49 adopting the city budget and setting millage rates (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesRichard LoftusVoted yes on Resolution 2026-49 adopting the city budget and setting millage rates (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesWilliam SteeleVoted yes on Resolution 2026-49 adopting the city budget and setting millage rates (passed 5-0, June 2026).

Eaton Rapids City Council meeting minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026Link

Fair housing

Aug 24, 2026

Ordinance 2026-05, which rescinds Chapter 8¾ (Fair Housing) and adds Fair Housing sections to Chapter 10

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, August 2026

  • YesDeb MalewskiVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-05, which rescinds Chapter 8¾ (Fair Housing) and adds Fair Housing sections to Chapter 10 (passed 4-1, August 2026).
  • YesKen NicholasVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-05, which rescinds Chapter 8¾ (Fair Housing) and adds Fair Housing sections to Chapter 10 (passed 4-1, August 2026).
  • YesPamela K. ColestockVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-05, which rescinds Chapter 8¾ (Fair Housing) and adds Fair Housing sections to Chapter 10 (passed 4-1, August 2026).
  • YesRichard LoftusVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-05, which rescinds Chapter 8¾ (Fair Housing) and adds Fair Housing sections to Chapter 10 (passed 4-1, August 2026).
  • NoWilliam SteeleVoted no on Ordinance 2026-05, which rescinds Chapter 8¾ (Fair Housing) and adds Fair Housing sections to Chapter 10 (passed 4-1, August 2026).

Eaton Rapids City Council meeting minutes, August 24, 2026 · Aug 24, 2026Link

Fire truck

Mar 9, 2026

Resolution 2026-20 requesting federal Congressional Directed Spending to replace the fire department's aerial fire truck

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, March 2026

  • YesDeb MalewskiVoted yes on Resolution 2026-20 requesting federal Congressional Directed Spending to replace the fire department's aerial fire truck (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesKen NicholasVoted yes on Resolution 2026-20 requesting federal Congressional Directed Spending to replace the fire department's aerial fire truck (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesPamela K. ColestockVoted yes on Resolution 2026-20 requesting federal Congressional Directed Spending to replace the fire department's aerial fire truck (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesRichard LoftusVoted yes on Resolution 2026-20 requesting federal Congressional Directed Spending to replace the fire department's aerial fire truck (passed 5-0, March 2026).
  • YesWilliam SteeleVoted yes on Resolution 2026-20 requesting federal Congressional Directed Spending to replace the fire department's aerial fire truck (passed 5-0, March 2026).

Eaton Rapids City Council meeting minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026Link

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