Chelsea City Council approved the first tax rate increase since 2012 at the May 4 meeting, raising the city’s streets and solid waste millages from 1.22 and .7355 to 1.4039 and 1.5, respectively. An increase to the city’s general fund millage, which can be used by the city to cover unforeseen costs, was not approved. Council and City Manager Elle Cole stated a need to focus on funding for upcoming road work. “We have six years planned out,” Cole…
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