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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.
Sidewalk safety on Livernois
A lifelong bicyclist said Livernois has narrow, dangerous sidewalks while new apartment developments across the street got wide ones.
Fire and Police Training Center Floor Reconditioning
The council will consider spending budgeted funds to recondition the training bay floor at the Fire and Police Training Center, maintaining a key first-responder training facility.
Troy Family Aquatic Center Update
The 35-year-old pool has leaks under the pool deck, a corroded surge tank and failing filters. Fixing known problems costs $1-1.5 million and still risks more failures; modernization is about $15 million, and the city doesn't have that money. Swim lessons and programs will move to the indoor pool, and staff will explore partnerships.
DTE Electric Rate Case Notices
Two notices of hearings in DTE Electric rate cases (U-20880 and U-22057) will be received — these utility rate cases could affect Troy electric customers' bills.
Flock license plate camera data privacy
A resident urged the council to reconsider Troy's use of Flock cameras, citing Oakland County Sheriff's cancellation of its Flock contract renewal and alleged ethics issues elsewhere.
Overseas call center for Troy golf courses
The city's new cricket fields are being celebrated, but a resident asked that youth rates be lowered from $300–$500 per reservation, saying kids get no sponsorship and high pricing defeats the purpose. Council members promised youth will have priority use and suggested exploring Troy Community Foundation grants.
Deer overpopulation in southwest Troy
Longtime resident Susan Bergesen pressed council to act on proliferating deer — lost landscaping, car collisions, ecological damage — and asked whether Troy participates in the regional deer coalition or bans hunting. Councilwoman Chamberlain explained why a cull is controversial in a dense suburb; no action taken.
Proposed Troy Youth Advisory Council
Fifty students packed chambers behind a proposal to create a 10-15 member youth council that would advise council, run voter registration drives, and organize volunteer networks at no cost to the city. Council reached consensus to have staff research how one could work, citing Open Meetings Act questions.
Potential pet shop ordinance
Mayor Baker pushed for Troy to research a pet shop ordinance targeting puppy-mill sourcing practices, noting stalled state action. Council reached consensus for staff and the attorney's office to explore whether an ordinance fits Troy's structure.
Road construction quality on Wattles and Big Beaver
The DDA's Big Beaver enhancements move forward with two new traffic signal agreements approved with Oakland County at Talbot Avenue and near Charter Drive.
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.