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Rose has lived in Cedar Springs since 1970. She served as a Girl Scout leader and is a member of the Rotary Club.

Rose is retired. She used to work as a personal assistant.

Rose Ellen Powell ran for Cedar Springs City Council in 2014 but did not win. 

Wants to develop the new community building project and take "a more serious look at our city budget and our goals."

- Wants to develop the new community building project and take "a more serious look at our city budget and our goals."

Economy

As of August 14, 2025, Rose Ellen Powell did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Healthcare

Concerned about "closed (council) meetings, destruction of Red Flannel materials, and last-minute additions to council agendas."

- Concerned about "closed (council) meetings, destruction of Red Flannel materials, and last-minute additions to council agendas."

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Rose Ellen Powell

- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City council members may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.