By TYLER RALEY | Staff Writer
CHELSEA
– Following two full terms and a wealth of experience in helping to make decisions that affect the city of Chelsea, Scott Weygand has let the public know of his plans to seek a third term in Place 2 on the Chelsea City Council.
Weygand made his announcement in an official Facebook post on Thursday, June 5, sharing his desire to keep helping the city that he has served with the hope that citizens will elect him back to the city’s top governmental body.
As a resident of Chelsea since 2007, Weygand is no stranger to Chelsea, with his family having history in the city. Having grown and seen the city develop in many ways, the incumbent believes there is still more to do in order to help the growing community.
“I have enjoyed working for and serving the wonderful folks of Chelsea, and I feel that I still have work to do,” read an official Facebook post by Scott Weygand.
Weygand holds a degree from the University of Alabama and has owned and operated his personal insurance agency since 2005. He also has been extremely involved in the community, being a coach in the Chelsea Youth Club, an active member in the Chelsea Kiwanis Club, an ambassador for the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce, and the treasurer on the Board for The Owens House.
The councilman has also taken part in helping make many decisions for developments going up in the city of Chelsea, having served on the city’s Planning and Zoning Committee since 2012.
With history of serving on the council, Weygand sees another opportunity to continue the duties he took on for the city, citing that there is still much more he wants to get done, especially with Chelsea entering a changing phase.
“There are lots of projects to finish and things that need to be done,” Weygand’s post said. “Additionally, with the change in the form of city government coming, I feel that it is my calling to help lead this city into the future.”
In a regularly scheduled Chelsea City Council meeting in July 2024, the council approved an ordinance changing the city’s form of government following the 2025 municipal election. The ordinance puts into effect that the future mayor will no longer sit on the council or have voting power. It comes as a result of the city surpassing a population of 12,000 people, which requires the change.
The city of Chelsea will see a new mayor come into the government in this election, with only one City Council member set to run for the position in Cody Sumners. Weygand currently serves as the Mayor Pro Tempore.
The municipal election for the city of Chelsea will be held on Aug. 26, with voting taking place at the Chelsea Community Center.
