Chelsea City Council appointed Ashley Money as deputy city treasurer Monday, May 5.<br /><br />Money was already working for the city, as a part-time assistant in accounting and billing. Her appointment comes with a promotion to full-time billing clerk.<br /><br />Kim Garland told council members it was difficult to find a replacement for Mary Picklesimer, who retired last year after 2 decades with the city.<br /><br />“Mary was the core in our utility billing and served as Deputy Treasurer,” Garland explained. “Our office is small, so we all have to get along very well, to get things done effectively...we went through an intense interview process, and then decided to bring someone on part-time to make sure she was a good fit before committing to full-time,” Garland said.<br /><br />“Ashley took that on and she has done a fabulous job,” Garland said. “We’ve been counting down the days for this agenda item.”<br /><br />Garland likes that Money is still pursuing her education in accounting, currently at Washtenaw Community College.<br /><br />“Ashley is pursuing her county certificate program and she’s looking forward to pursuing her advanced degrees. When someone is developing their education while they work, then they are contributing as much to your organization, and new ideas, as they are learning,” Garland said.