Legal Notices

NOTICE OF ELECTION
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF CHELSEA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 FROM 7:00 AM TO 8:00 PM

WASHINGTON STREET EDUCATION CENTER
500 WASHINGTON STREET, CHELSEA MI

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the November 3, 2026, General Election is being held for the purposes of electing candidates for the following offices and to vote on two proposals:

Full ballot language for each of these proposals may be obtained at the local clerk’s office or online at https://www.washtenaw.org/current-election-information

The polling location is accessible to voters with disabilities. A Voter Assist Terminal is also available at the polling location. Absentee Ballot Applications are available at the Chelsea City Office located at 305 S. Main St., online at www.mi.gov/vote, and online at http://www.city-chelsea.org/clerk. Please do not postpone; apply early. If you have any questions regarding the upcoming election, please visit www.mi.gov/vote or contact the City Clerk’s Office at 734-475-1771.

Lyn Sebestyen, Chelsea City Clerk

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF CITY OF CHELSEA:

Please take notice that any qualified elector of the City of Chelsea who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the City Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained on the City website at https://www.city-chelsea.org/services/clerk/index.php. Click on ‘Clerk’ then ‘Election Information’ or at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, October 19, 2026. After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector of the City of Chelsea may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at:

Chelsea City Clerk’s Office
305 S. Main St., Suite 100
Chelsea, MI 48118
734-475-1771

Regular business hours:  Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Election Day, Tuesday November 3, 2026, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the November 3, 2026, General Election is being held for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices and voting on two proposals:

A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote

The polling location is accessible to voters with disabilities. A Voter Assist Terminal is also available at the polling location.  Absentee Ballot Applications are available at the Chelsea City Office located at 305 S. Main St, online at www.mi.gov/vote and online at www.city-chelsea.org/clerk. Please do not postpone, apply early. If you have any questions regarding the upcoming election, please visit www.mi.gov/vote or contact the City Clerk’s Office at 734-475-1771.

Regular business hours: Monday 8:00am to 4:00pm, Tuesday – Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm.  Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Lyn Sebestyen, Clerk
City of Chelsea

In accordance with Michigan Election Law, Section 168.798, the City of Chelsea hereby advises that a test will be conducted on the automatic scanning equipment that will be used for the General Election to be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and tabulators that will be used to tabulate the ballots of the election have been prepared in accordance with law. This test will be conducted in the Chelsea City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 311 S. Main St., Chelsea, Michigan, on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

Lyn Sebestyen, Clerk
City of Chelsea

The City of Chelsea adopted Ordinance No. 195 on August 24, 2026, amending Chapter 30, Article V. Sidewalk Traffic. A copy of the Ordinance will be available on the City’s website www.city-chelsea.org or may be inspected at the City of Chelsea Offices.

See the attached notice for full details.

Notice of Adoption of Amendment to Ordinance No. 195 Sidewalk Traffic

The City of Chelsea Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to amend the approved Heritage Farms Planned Unit Development under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, and the City of Chelsea Zoning Ordinance.

The hearing will be held Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers in the City Municipal Building, 311 S. Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118.

See the attached notice for full details.

Notice of Public Hearing on Sept. 15, 2026: Proposed Planning Unit Development (PUD) Amendment

The City of Chelsea Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed comprehensive amendments to Article 5 and related provisions of the City of Chelsea Zoning Ordinance, together with associated map amendments, under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended.

The hearing will be held Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers in the City Municipal Building, 311 S. Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118.

See the attached notice for full details.

Notice of Public Hearing on Sept. 15, 2026: Proposed Zoning Ordinance Text and Map Amendments

The City of Chelsea Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request for preliminary approval of the Wolf Farms Planned Unit Development under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, and the City of Chelsea Zoning Ordinance.

The hearing will be held Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers in the City Municipal Building, 311 S. Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118.

See the attached notice for full details.

Notice of Public Hearing on Sept. 15, 2026: Proposed Wolf Farms Planned Unit Development (PUD)

The City of Chelsea Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to amend the approved Heritage Farms Planned Unit Development under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, and the City of Chelsea Zoning Ordinance.

The hearing will be held Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 311 S. Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118.

See the attached notice for full details.

To the qualified electors of the City of Chelsea, notice is hereby given that a State Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 7 AM to 8 PM at the Washington Street Education Center, 500 Washington St., Chelsea, MI.

See the attached notice for full details.

In accordance with Michigan Election Law, Section 168.798, the City of Chelsea hereby advises that a test will be conducted on the automatic scanning equipment that will be used for the State Primary Election to be held Tuesday, August 3, 2026. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and tabulators that will be used to tabulate the ballots of the election have been prepared in accordance with law. This test will be conducted in the Chelsea City Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 311 S. Main St., Chelsea, Michigan, on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 10:00 am.

Lyn Sebestyen, Clerk
City of Chelsea