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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Troy public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Fiscal Year 2026 City Audit
Troy got a clean audit with no findings, pension and OPEB are fully funded for the first time, and the fund balance is 37.7% of expenditures - about $10 million will transfer to capital projects.
2026 Resident Survey results and library bond lessons
Council Member Hamilton wants a library bond question back on the ballot this year, saying there are still enough passionate library supporters. Others are skeptical — Mayor Baker worries residents may not want to pay more for anything right now, and the library millage expires in 2030.
November election preparations
The clerk's office mailed nearly 21,000 absentee ballots and stayed open late for in-person pickup. Voters can return ballots via five drop boxes, in person, mail, early voting, or at the polls by 8 p.m. on election day.
Deferred Maintenance Communication
Several council members want the public to see the full picture of what's being delayed without a bond — and its rising costs. Chamberlain proposed resurrecting a 'FIT Team' to communicate it; Gunn asked staff to identify affected buildings and projected costs by Wednesday.
Community engagement and the Financial Ideas Team
Council Member Chamberlain proposed reviving a community 'financial ideas team' before April budget study sessions. City management was asked for preliminary information; consensus was reached to gather details first.
Updated facilities condition assessment
Council says the last full facility-by-facility assessment dates to 2018, and an updated one (about six months of consultant work, already financially planned) is the first step before any big capital conversation. Mayor Baker also wants a public-facing version showing what's been fixed and what still needs work.
Website Digital Accessibility Compliance
Federal ADA rules now require cities of 50,000+ to make websites, documents, and videos accessible by April 24. Troy is spending $24,000 on a consultant, audit, and staff training to avoid lawsuits.
State budget: road windfall, Historic Village cut at risk
Rep. MacDonell says Troy's road funding jumps 33% (about $3.8M) and the city expects roughly $95,000 from a new public safety trust fund — but $400K promised for Troy Historic Village upgrades was caught in December's $645M state defundments, now in litigation between the AG and House Speaker. A $5M request for Square Lake Road resurfacing was denied.