Adoption of the Annual City Budget and More on the Agenda

Here's what the Troy City Council will discuss at Monday's meeting.

If you're seeking knowledge on happenings in the Troy, you won't want to miss Monday's meeting at 7:30 p.m. Check out the agenda attachments, which are linked with their corresponding items on the city's website. Visit the city's uStream to view the webcast. Here's a look at what's on the agenda: Public hearings Regular business Public forum Consent agenda Regular meetings take place in the Council Chambers of Troy City Hall, located at 500 W. Big Beaver and are open to the public. For more information, visit their website or give them a call at (248) 588-5500.

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Marv Rein

10:54 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013

when the city of Troy was/were remove-ING some of Troy's assets..many differ groups inside and outside Troy..presented plans.of operation and plans of self funding ..,of running the city Crown Jewels. I guess the group that won the contract,,under bid it,,and now whine-ING "I need more, money". just normal talk big, take it, then whine, not enough money.need a special tax..The city should have …   more ›

Somerset Collection Police Agreement to be Considered

Here's what the Troy City Council will discuss at Monday's meeting.

If you're seeking knowledge on happenings in the Troy, you won't want to miss Monday's meeting at 7:30 p.m. Check out the agenda attachments, which are linked with their corresponding items on the city's website. Visit the city's uStream to view the webcast. Here's a look at what's on the agenda: Certificates of recognition and special presentations Postponed items Public forum Regular business Regular meetings take place in the Council Chambers of Troy City Hall, located at 500 W. Big Beaver and are open to the public. For more information, visit their website or give them a call at (248) 588-5500.

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Troy Resident Sues City Council Under Open Meetings Act

The Troy City Attorney said that Charlene Femminineo's comments at a 2012 meeting were struck from the record due to her manner of speaking.

Troy Woman Filing Lawsuit Against City Council

Charlene Femminineo said she was deprived her of the right to speak during meetings.

Candidates for Mayor of Troy Talk Economy, Diversity, and More

Here's what happened when the public asked the questions at the League of Women Voters Troy Area forum.

Residents of Troy made their voices heard in deciding who should not be mayor last November and on Thursday, questioned those now campaigning to lead the city. Incumbent Mayor Dane Slater, along with fellow candidates Faris Alami, David Elsas, Marty Knollenberg and Scott Welborn participated in the League of Women Voters Troy Area forum at CMNTV Studios, the only event of its type currently scheduled prior to the May 7 consolidation election. One candidate, Jon Desjardins, did not participate. Slater was appointed mayor in late November of last year following the ouster of then-mayor Janice Daniels in the general election. The six men are running for a partial term ending Nov. 2015. Funding for construction of the multi-modal Troy Transit …

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John David

1:00 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013

How will Knollenberg do what you think needs to be done at no cost?   more ›

Troy City Council Stops Solar Panel System Proposal

The DTE Energy project, proposed at city-owned property at Interstate-75 and Long Lake Road, concerned residents nearby for its potential noise and real estate devaluation.

Amid concerns of real estate devaluation and noise pollution, the Troy City Council shot down plans for DTE Energy to build a solar panel system property at Monday's meeting. The property, just east of northbound Interstate-75 and south of Long Lake Road, is adjacent to the The Glens at Carlson Park subdivision, the residents of which guided the council's mind. "I am not going to want to go forward on this project if the residents are opposed to this," said Mayor Dane Slater. "From what I've heard from the residents ... I don't think you're going to get their approval." The City Council essentially reached a consensus on Monday night that the project, a 1-megawatt solar panel system to occupy five acres on a 21-acre site owned by the city…

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Dale Murrish

5:40 pm on Friday, April 12, 2013

Art: "the city provided us three options which included this option on I-75. We submitted all three options to DTE - they selected this property off -75." So DTE is aware of 2 other sites and chose not to use them.   more ›

Troy Transit Center Construction and More on the Agenda

Here's what the Troy City Council will discuss at Monday's meeting.

If you're seeking knowledge on happenings in the Troy, you won't want to miss Monday's meeting at 7:30 p.m. Check out the agenda attachments, which are linked with their corresponding items on the city's website. Visit the city's uStream to view the webcast. Here's a look at what's on the agenda: Certificates of recognition and special presentations Public forum Regular business Memorandums and future council agenda items Regular meetings take place in the Council Chambers of Troy City Hall, located at 500 W. Big Beaver and are open to the public. For more information, visit their website or give them a call at (248) 588-5500.

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Have a Question for the Troy Mayoral Candidates?

Here's how you can get your questions answered before May 7 special election.

If you have a question for the Troy mayoral candidates in the May 7 special election, check out the upcoming voters forum. The League of Women Voters Troy Area presents "Candidate's Night", offering the public the chance to ask questions on cards available at the event. The event is on Thursday, April 11, from 7-8 p.m. at CMNTV Studios (1230 Souter Dr., Troy). The incumbent Mayor Dane Slater is on the ballot, following his appointment after former Mayor Janice Daniels was recalled in the November 2012 election.  Five other candidates are on the ballot: David Elsas, Jon Desjardins, Faris Alami, Marty Knollenberg and Scott T. Welborn. LWVTA Voter Guides will be available at the Community Center, Library, and City Hall. Stay tuned for updates…

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cookiepro2

7:17 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2013

Fairer to do a flat percent tax on all pension money and simpler, too, can get rid of the 6 page of various scenarios of public/private pensions, deceased spouse source of pension, more than one spouse in the picture, different tiers of birthdates involved with your spouse, yada, yada...it's nonsensical.   more ›