Former State Representative Marty Knollenberg Files for Troy Mayor
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Former State Representative Marty Knollenberg filed for Troy Mayor Tuesday.
“The support for Troy Mayor has been broad based and humbling,” said Knollenberg. “This wasn’t something I set out to do but the support from the different coalitions led me to this decision and I look forward to making Troy a premier place to live, work and play.”
Knollenberg has both private sector and public sector experience.
He has owned and operated an Allstate Insurance Agency in Troy for over 25 years and also owns a Laundromat in Hamtramck.
Knollenberg served as the State Representative for Troy and Clawson from 2007 until he was term limited in 2012. During his tenure, he served on a variety of committee’s including Education, Transportation and Commerce while also serving as Chairman of the Banking and Financial Services Committee.
In addition, Knollenberg served on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners from 2003-2004.
“Troy needs a leader with an inherent understanding of business and government," said Knollenberg. "As a business owner and former legislator, I am prepared to bring to these skills to Troy City Hall and build on Troy's great legacy of taxpayer accountability, sound management and fiscal discipline."
The economy is still a challenge, unemployment is still higher than it needs to be and office vacancies are still a problem.
“The role of the Mayor is to serve as Troy's ambassador, promote the city, be a leader and do it in a fiscally responsible way," said Knollenberg. "I hope to be that statesman."
Knollenberg currently resides in Troy with his wife, Lori.
Barbara Koehn
12:34 pm on Monday, January 28, 2013
What Troy needs is a non-partisan mayor-not someone who is more concerned with his political future and affiliations. As a registered voter in Troy, I plan to work very hard to see that those who decide to run for mayor and council be the person who will fight for this city because they have a vested interest in Troy, not because they are involved with the tea baggers or any other political faction. Troy is attempting to recover from extremely negative publicity and we as residents must decide which person is right for the position of mayor-
Dale Murrish
1:01 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
Please drop the disrespectful "tea bagger" rhetoric. Your "non-partisan" bias is showing. We need all views represented at the table, not just yours.
It's called the Tea Party, and it's a significant portion of the Libertarian and Republican parties, not too different from Blue Dog Democrats, so please give it a rest.
Daffy Noodnicks
3:07 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
I guess Dale is the only person he thinks gets to use disrespectful rhetoric. Apparently he only appreciates disrespectful rhetoric when it is directed by him against what he doesn't approve of. Look at almost anything he has ever written, it will be chock full.
Perhaps he should give it a rest.
cookiepro2
1:59 pm on Monday, January 28, 2013
Perhaps this will be a good choice for Troy, especially considering the alternatives. We're looking for steady, informed leadership with no surprises...Mr. Knollenberg may be it.
Wiley Coyote
2:38 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
Aren't many of the Tea Party people the same ones who wore tea bags dangling from vests, hats, etc. while they met in groups, often carrying signs depicting the death and dismemberment of elected officials they didn't like? Just asking.