(Community Matters 185) Mayor: Longer Terms Could Mean Better City Policy In Battle Creek

Two years can fly by in local government and not in a good way. Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke and City Commissioner Jim Lance break down the May 5 election ballot question that would extend the mayor and city commission terms from two years to four, and why supporters say it’s about better governing rather than political advantage. If you’ve ever wondered how fast new officials are expected to learn budgets, procedures, and the realities of running a large city, this conversation makes the learning curve feel very real.Episode ResourcesBattle Creek City Clerk's Office WebsiteABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.