BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The City of Battle Creek wants to hear from its residents regarding which services they feel are the most important, as well as how those services are defined.
According to officials, more than five years ago, the city first asked community members to name their top city service priorities.
This process is part of Priority Based Budgeting (PBB), which helps the city address financial health and long-term wellness by prioritizing service goals based on community, staff and city commission input.
The result of that community process was eight city goals – called “results” in the PBB process. Each of those goals, including Economic Vitality and Governance, has a number of definitions that show how the city meets that goal. Residents can see more about the PBB process on the city’s website by clicking here.
With a majority of new city commissioners, officials say it is time to ask the community again about the most important services provided. This process helps the city continue to define how it serves the community.
Residents are invited to participate in a two-part survey issued by the city:
- First, residents will be asked to choose their top city goals (results), or top reasons the city government exists.
- Second, for each goal chosen, residents will be asked to rate the importance of listed definitions of those goals, or what they mean to each individual.
The city will report back to the community on the top priorities through a livestreamed workshop on the evening of April 29.
Those who live in the city can expect a postcard promoting the survey, which can be access the following ways:
- The direct link (English): https://polco.us/scn4zy
- En Español: https://polco.us/s23vth
- Via the city’s website. Visit www.battlecreekmi.gov and scroll to the City Spotlight. Burmese is coming soon; please check back at this web location.
- Call 269-966-3311. A member of the city team will help you complete the survey over the phone, with interpretation available.
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