About City Council
About this position
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 3 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidates must meet qualification requirements outlined in municipal charter.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Signature requirement is based on district population size as set forth in Michigan code 168.544f, unless otherwise provided by municipal charter; Filing fee is 0 unless otherwise provided by municipal charter.
- Filing period
- January 4, 2027 - July 15, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 305 South Main Street, Suite 100, Chelsea, MI 48118
- Filing phone
- 734-475-1771 ext. 206
- Step 3
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Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Chelsea.
What this symbol means
Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the People First Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
- View profileBeth MorrisNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
- View profileEric KeatonNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
- View profileGeorge MerkelNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
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Tony IannelliNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029Has taken the People First Pledge - View profile
Felix StumpNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029Has taken the People First Pledge - View profile
Sam AngusNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029
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