Houghton City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Matt
Seigel
Matt Seigel is running for Houghton City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 4 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Chad Arney
- 02Robert X. MegowenIncumbent
- 03Mike NeedhamIncumbent
- 04Rhiannon SchmidtIncumbent
- 05Matt SeigelYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Directs the Writing Center and teaches in the Humanities department at Michigan Tech. He has served as U.P. Poet Laureate.
- Campaign website
- mattseigel.info
Five candidates are on the ballot for four at-large seats: Chad Arney, Robert X. Megowen, Mike Needham, Rhiannon Schmidt and Matt Seigel. Ballotpedia
On the record: Matt Seigel
2 sourced01City services1 sourced position
Says city council work is about basic services and balanced books, not ideology.
City Council isn't about ideology. It's about keeping the lights on, the roads passable, the water clean and running, and the books balanced.”
Own statementMatt Seigel for Houghton City CouncilLink
02Affordability1 sourced position
Says local government should protect affordability, support development within reach, and fund the services people count on.
Local government should put local people first: protecting affordability, supporting development that's done right and within reach, funding the services people count on, and making sure growth benefits the whole community.”
Own statementMatt Seigel for Houghton City CouncilLink
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