Battle Creek pauses process to hire DEI Officer

BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The City of Battle Creek is pausing it hiring process for a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer.

According to a press release from the city, officials made the decision to do this on Thursday, September 1, because of community feedback on the candidates after an August 11 presentation.

They went onto say that despite positive notes about both candidates, people were concerned about how willing they were to “have a meaningful, physical presence in Battle Creek, and how available each will be to meet the requirements of the position as currently envisioned.”

The replay from the August 11 event is available on the city’s YouTube channel, at youtube.com/cityofbattlecreekmichigan.  Headphones are recommend for the best audio.

More information can also be found online at  battlecreekmi.gov/dei