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Chelsea City Council fires city manager Elle Cole after just months on the job
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Megan Lee , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 28, 2026
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Key points Further details about the circumstances surrounding Cole's firing are not available, but concerns about her had come to light a couple of weeks ago. City Manager Elle Cole has been fired by the Chelsea City Council after only a few months in the position.
City Manager Elle Cole has been fired by the Chelsea City Council after only a few months in the position. Cole had been placed on paid administrative leave on Monday before the council made the decision to terminate her employment on Thursday night. The council made this decision behind closed doors.
Further details about the circumstances surrounding Cole's firing are not available, but concerns about her had come to light a couple of weeks ago. The mayor acknowledged that the decision was not easy and had a personal weight to it.
More information about the situation can be found in a report by Megan, which provides additional context and details about the events leading up to Cole's termination.
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Published: August 28, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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