Seven candidates seeking three seats on Muskegon Heights City ...

Chelsea McKinley ran for Muskegon Heights City Council Member in 2023 but did not win. 

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Supports launching a Heights Microfund for local entrepreneurs with startup grants and mentorship.

- Supports launching a Heights Microfund for local entrepreneurs with startup grants and mentorship.

Economy

Supports converting vacant lots into native gardens, micro parks, and repurposed community spaces.

- Supports converting vacant lots into native gardens, micro parks, and repurposed community spaces.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports investing in infrastructure improvements like roundabouts, crosswalks, lighting, sidewalks, and signage in high-risk areas.

- Supports investing in infrastructure improvements like roundabouts, crosswalks, lighting, sidewalks, and signage in high-risk areas.

Public Safety

As of August 15, 2025, Chelsea McKinley did not have a website or any information online.

Healthcare

Public Services

Supports creating a city compost and mulch program, exploring waste-to-energy solutions, and generating municipal power.

- Supports creating a city compost and mulch program, exploring waste-to-energy solutions, and generating municipal power.

Energy & the Environment

Supports building a trolley or shuttle route connecting the Heights to downtown and the beach.

- Supports building a trolley or shuttle route connecting the Heights to downtown and the beach.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Chelsea McKinley

Chelsea McKinley is running for Muskegon Heights City Council Member. This is her first entry into politics.

- 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.