Council keeps Community Social Worker position after split votes; first motion fails
After partner-backed pilot feedback, the council first rejected then approved continuing the Community Social Worker role as a regular city position at $120,000 annually; council requested an annual review of the collaboration.
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Council debated continuation of the Community Social Worker (CSW) position, created as a two-year pilot in October 2024 with partners including the Chelsea School District, 5 Healthy Towns, Community Mental Health of Washtenaw County, and Trinity Health. Staff reported positive feedback and said Emilee Fetters has held the CSW role since program start.
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