After his controversial remark made at the March 17 council meeting, Chelsea’s city council has voted to censure Bill Ruddock after deliberating on his interruption of a speaker during public comment. The deliberation was begun by Councilmember Kate Mehuron, who stated she wished for city council members to be able to discuss and decide among ...
Several members of the Chelsea public and surrounding areas spoke at the April 7 meeting about the recent controversial remark made by Bill Ruddock at another meeting last month and the passing of Ordinance 188. City Ordinance 188 prohibits Chelsea city employees from soliciting a person’s immigration status unless it is relevant to the investigation ...
City of Chelsea has received councilmember Bill Ruddock’s resignation, issuing the following statement: The City of Chelsea Administration Office has received a letter from City Council Member Bill Ruddock, accepting censure from the Council and resigning from City Council. “As I committed to you in my apology, I accept your decision to censure me. I ...
At the March 31 special meeting, City Council approved an application on behalf of the city for a $150,000 grant for upkeep, repairs and ADA complicity at Pierce Park. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources offers a Recreation Passport grant that requires the city applying to provide a 25% match for the grant. The total ...
Chelsea City Council hosted a special meeting on March 31, 2025 to address the resulting backlash of Councilmember Ruddock’s controversial remark made on March 17. After the pledge, Mayor Pacheco addressed the incident. Pacheco said that she was speaking for herself as the mayor, not on behalf of the council, when she said she found ...
After drawing backlash for a provocative comment at a Chelsea City Council meeting, Bill Ruddock issued a formal statement defending the city’s inclusive policies and reaffirming his commitment to justice and unity. Chelsea Councilmember Bill Ruddock has responded to his remark at the March 17, 2025, council meeting, which has ignited a firestorm of public ...
The City of Chelsea has issued a statement after Councilmember Bill Ruddock responded to public criticism with a controversial remark, pledging to follow meeting protocols in the future. Photo: Chelsea City Council listens to public comment at its March 17, 2025, meeting. Image: screenshot of city video. The City of Chelsea has released a statement ...
Michigan’s recently passed law requiring cities to either establish a low-income energy assistance fund or opt-in to the currently existing state fund set a deadline for the decision as April 1. At Chelsea City Council’s March 17 meeting, the council voted to opt-in to the state fund. Concerns were raised by council members about the ...
An update to the language of zoning ordinances regarding kennels in Chelsea has passed its second reading. Chelsea Animal Recreation Center brought concerns to the Council about the restrictive language of the original ordinance and the inability for kennels in a non-rural environment to follow the guidelines several weeks ago. Working with the Planning Commission ...
Chelsea City Council held its first reading of the adjusted ordinance regarding kennels and boarding facilities for animals at its February 18 meeting. After a presentation given by Chelsea Animal Recreation Center, which outlined issues found in the existing phrasing of the ordinance, the Council held multiple work sessions to adjust the language. Council wished ...
Chelsea City Ordinance #188 regarding solicitation of immigration status was passed after its second reading at City Council’s January 21 meeting. This new ordinance will bar civil servants from asking about a person’s immigration status unless it is relevant to a crime being investigated. Ordinances are required to pass two separate readings by City Council, ...
To address housing-related issues within the city of Chelsea, the City Council has created the Chelsea Area Housing Commission (CAHC), which will have a term of one year. “The Chelsea Area Housing Commission is being formed to advise council members on issues related to housing within the city,” Mayor Jane Pacheco said. “They’ll research and ...
Utility Financial Solutions (UFS) suggested a utility rate increase at Chelsea City Council’s January 21 meeting. According to Chris Lund, speaking on behalf of UFS, the company does “electric, financial, customer service and rate studies for utilities across the country.” A presentation outlining the increase in cost was presented at the latest Council meeting. UFS ...
At its January 6, 2025, meeting, the Chelsea City Council considered proposed City Ordinance 188 in Chelsea that would make the solicitation of immigration status in the process of a legal investigation unlawful, except for cases where a person’s immigration status is relevant to the crime being investigated. Inspired by a similar ordinance put forward ...
Thomas Lewis, Jeff Rohrer, and Tara Smalley Appointed to Economic Development, Compensation, and Human Rights Boards At its January 6, 2025, meeting, the Chelsea City Council approved several appointments to local boards and commissions. Mayor Jane Pacheco expressed gratitude for community members stepping up to fill these roles, emphasizing the importance of volunteer contributions to ...
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