Cheering On Troy Mayor Slater, Troy City Council and City Manager Kischnick

• Ellen Hodorek
• Feb 18, 2013

Taking a cue from those who hold the private sector high up on a pedestal, this stockholder of the City of Troy is feeling more and more comfortable that her investment is in rational hands.

Politics

Open Letter Captures My Thoughts Exactly

• Ellen Hodorek
• Nov 10, 2012

Fellow resident Rodney Curtis sends an Open Letter to the new Mayors and captures what I believe many Troy residents are thinking. Thank you, Rodney.

Let's Seize the Opportunity to Ensure Troy Remains a Vital Organization

• Ellen Hodorek
• Nov 2, 2012

Troy's City Charter calls for a nonpartisan council for good reason. Only when we as a community choose to embrace that practice again, will we see healing begin. We already know how. Let's do it!

Public Safety

May We Honor and Respect First Responders Every Day

• Ellen Hodorek
• Sep 11, 2012

Each day, our First Responders take care of business, though we typically hear little about their contributions. It’s just part of a day’s work that we can, thankfully, take for granted.

Troy's Highly Regarded City Staff is a Valuable Asset

• Ellen Hodorek
• Sep 7, 2012

Take a moment to appreciate the investment we have made in Troy and to understand the reality of the pay and benefit information, particularly in comparison to comparable communities.

Politics

Leaders Who Helped Make Troy a Benchmark Community

• Ellen Hodorek
• Aug 24, 2012

We can learn a lot from Troy's past leaders and their ability to bring a “city of tomorrow” energy and laser focus to their contributions here in Troy.

Politics

Troy's CNN Money Ranking is Terrific News; Let's Get to Work to Keep Troy on the List

• Ellen Hodorek
• Aug 22, 2012

It took years of hard work and community synergy for Troy to earn the CNN Money ranking. We owe it those who came before us to continue their positive legacy. Let's find our "center" again.