Houghton City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Chad
Arney

Chad Arney is running for Houghton City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 4 seats.

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About: Associate Registrar at Michigan Technological University, where he has worked since 2000. He has served on the Michigan Tech University Senate since 2023.

Chad Arney also applied for that vacancy and was nominated by Mike Needham; the council appointed Rhiannon Schmidt. The Mining Gazette · Apr 9, 2026

Five candidates are on the ballot for four at-large seats: Chad Arney, Robert X. Megowen, Mike Needham, Rhiannon Schmidt and Matt Seigel. Ballotpedia

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01Transparency1 sourced position

In his March 2026 application for the council vacancy, said he wants to foster transparent communication and public participation in city decisions.
I am eager to serve on the City Council to represent our residents and to foster transparent communication and participation in the decisions affecting our neighborhoods, businesses, and schools.”
Own statementCity of Houghton · Apr 8, 2026 Link

02Growth1 sourced position

In the same application, said thoughtful growth is essential to sustaining Houghton's sense of place.
I also recognize that thoughtful growth and progress are essential to sustaining the "sense of place" that Houghton projects.”
Own statementCity of Houghton · Apr 8, 2026 Link

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