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 ...
Chelsea City Manager Marty Colburn provides key updates on new grants, social services, and intergovernmental collaborations in his December 9, 2024, report to the City Council. At the Chelsea City Council meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, City Manager Marty Colburn provided an update on several important developments and grants impacting the community. Colburn began ...
Chelsea City Council approves additional funding for TimberTown Park parking lot improvements, ensuring the completion of vital infrastructure upgrades. At the December 9, 2024 Chelsea City Council meeting, members discussed and approved funding for parking lot improvements at TimberTown Park. Background on the TimberTown Project City Manager Marty Colburn provided an update on the ongoing ...
Photo: City Manager Colburn shared a photo of electrical work being done to get the electrical lines underground for the coming Main Street Park. Image: city video screenshot. At the Chelsea City Council meeting on November 12, 2024, City Manager Marty Colburn provided an in-depth report on several projects, initiatives, and opportunities shaping the city’s ...
Officer Cerveny, a Chelsea High School graduate, returns to serve his hometown after completing police academy training. Photo: Andrew Cerveny (L) and Chelsea Police Chief Kazyak at Ceveny’s Police Academy graduation. Photo: Facebook At the October 7, 2024, Chelsea City Council meeting, Police Chief Kevin Kazyak introduced the newest member of the Chelsea Police Department, ...
City Manager Martin Colburn outlines Chelsea’s role in the MPPA’s plan to shift from coal to natural gas power, securing greener energy for the community. Chelsea City Council recently approved a key contract for the Belle River energy project, moving the city closer to a greener future by transitioning from coal to natural gas power. ...
The council unanimously supports a park design shaped by extensive community collaboration, but questions remain about future use policies. At the Chelsea City Council meeting on September 16, the council discussed the proposed Main Street Park, with several key points emerging from the presentation and subsequent debate. The presentation, led by Joe Ziolkowski of the ...
Councilmember Mehuron and the Zero Waste Coalition push for local control over plastic waste in a bid to reduce environmental harm. At the Chelsea City Council meeting on September 16, 2024, Councilmember Kate Mehuron presented a resolution to support the repeal of Public Act 389 of 2016. The resolution, which she brought forward on behalf ...
Chelsea City Council Unanimously Approves Liquor License and Social District Permit for Chelsea Tavern Photo: Chelsea Burger opened in December 2020 and announced a hiatus in June 2022 to retool, but it never reopened its doors. Photo: Facebook. At the September 3, 2024, meeting, the Chelsea City Council unanimously approved two key resolutions supporting Chelsea ...
Chelsea Council approves a $437,215 reconstruction project for Harrison Street, enhancing green space, accessibility, and safety. Photo: Harrison Street. Google Streetview, June 2024. At the September 3 Chelsea City Council meeting, City Manager Marty Colburn presented a proposal for the complete reconstruction of Harrison Street, which the council unanimously approved. “We got seven bids. That’s ...
Chelsea City Council endorses a three-year agreement to boost wages, improve retirement benefits, and add a new holiday for local police officers. At its September 3, 2024 meeting, the Chelsea City Council unanimously approved a new collective bargaining agreement between the City of Chelsea and the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM). This agreement, effective ...
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