Politics & Government
Want to Run for City Council or Mayor?
Petitions to run for open Chelsea City Council seats are due Aug. 1 for the Nov. 5 election.

If you want to get involved in your city government, now's your chance.
You can download petitions and candidate packets for the Chelsea City Council now on the city's website.
The following seats are open:
- Three seats are four year Council Terms.
- Two seats are to finish out the remaining two years of vacated Council Terms.
- One Mayoral Seat for a four year term.
Affidavit of Identities and petitions are due to the City Office by August 1, 2013 by 4 p.m. in order to get on the Nov. 5 ballot.
The forms are also available at the Chelsea City Offices.
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