Articles for author: Traci Husse

January 5, 2024

Mayor Marl’s Call to Action for Community Engagement and Growth

Mayor Brian Marl, Rep. Felicia Brabec, Commissioner Shannon Beeman, and residents gather for an informal coffee hour at Carrigan’s Café on November 18, 2023. Photo by Traci Husse. January 5, 2024 From City of Saline Mayor Brian Marl: “I’ve stated this before and it remains true: Strong leadership is grounded in speaking the truth. As ...

October 17, 2023

Traci Husse

Chelsea Community

Q & A with Chelsea City Manager Marty Colburn

It’s been a little more than two months since the City of Chelsea hired Marty Colburn as its permanent city manager. The Sun Times News first spoke with Mr. Colburn just weeks after beginning his role, when he was still in his information-collecting phase. Now further into the role and newly designated as Chelsea’s Commissioner ...

October 12, 2023

Traci Husse

Government Saline Saline Government

Saline City Council Modernizes Nondiscrimination Ordinance

In a uniquely forward-thinking move at its meeting on October 2, 2023, the Saline City Council voted unanimously to update and enhance its nondiscrimination ordinance, first enacted in 2018. The change stems from the city council’s previous request to, “assemble a working group to review the city’s nondiscrimination ordinance,” said City Manager Colleen O’Toole. O’Toole, ...

October 5, 2023

Traci Husse

Government Saline Saline Government

Community Concerns Surround Saline’s Transition to County Police Dispatch

At their September 18, 2023 meeting Saline City Council voted 6-1 to finalize an agreement with Washtenaw County for Police Dispatch Services. The city of Saline is one of only two municipalities in Washtenaw County that doesn’t already contract with the county for this service. Goals for this change, according to a presentation by City Manager ...