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Chelsea council directs staff to press county to keep 14A-3 District Court in city
Summary
After comments from a county judge and local residents, Chelsea City Council unanimously directed staff to prepare a letter urging Washtenaw County to keep the 14A-3 District Court location in Chelsea; the motion was carried unanimously.
Chelsea City Council on Sept. 19 unanimously directed staff to draft a letter to Washtenaw County urging that the 14A-3 District Court remain in the city.
Mayor Jane Pacheco recalled a prior (Jan. 4, 2021) council motion on the same issue and moved to direct staff to prepare the draft letter. Chief Judge Carol Kuhnke and court Administrator Lisa Fusik addressed the council during the discussion, noting a statutory requirement to provide services to Chelsea and expressing support for keeping court services in the city so long as local officials and residents want them there. The motion passed on a voice vote with "All Ayes. Motion Carried."
The directive follows public comments from County Commissioner Jason Maciejewski and resident Joanne Ladio, who urged officials to preserve local court access, saying relocation would create transportation burdens for seniors and residents without reliable transit. No relocation timeline, formal county decision, or statutory citation beyond the judge's statement was provided during the meeting.
