The City of Ishpeming held its Regular Council Meeting on September 17, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., addressing several key agenda items, including appointments, public comments, and misconduct allegations against city officials.

The meeting commenced with a motion to appoint the City Manager, Randy Scholes, as trustee and the Deputy City Manager as the alternate trustee for a resolution labeled 2024-2025. The motion received unanimous support from the council, confirming the appointments without the need for an ordinance change.

Public comments followed, where resident Jeffrey DeGabriel raised concerns regarding the enforcement of the winter parking ban and alleged misconduct by city officials, including the police chief and city attorney. DeGabriel expressed dissatisfaction with previous interactions and emphasized the importance of adhering to city ordinances.

The council then moved to address several misconduct allegations presented by DeGabriel against various officials, including the city attorney, city manager, city clerk, and police chief. Each charge was reviewed in turn, with motions made to dismiss based on a lack of merit. The council voted unanimously to dismiss all charges against the city attorney, city manager, city clerk, and police chief, affirming that no evidence supported the claims.

The meeting concluded with a discussion on additional charges against council members, which were also dismissed for lack of merit. The council emphasized the importance of maintaining order and adherence to city regulations throughout the proceedings.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the council's commitment to addressing public concerns while ensuring that allegations against officials are thoroughly evaluated and resolved. The next steps for the council include ongoing discussions about city ordinances and community engagement initiatives.