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Mayor· 2023-2027

Ethan Baker

Troy

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Term ending Nov 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
24
Total speaking time
6:55:40
Avg per meeting
17:19
Segments
7307

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Jan 2026[33]

Flock license plate camera data privacy

The resident cited costs over $100,000 a year for the camera system.

high→Apr 2026[21]

2026 Resident Survey results and library bond lessons

A new library bond would raise property taxes if voters approve it; the city can't save up for it on its own.

high↑Jan 2026[17]

Road construction quality on Wattles and Big Beaver

About $2.1 million total including contingency and engineering, funded by DDA tax increment dollars rather than general taxes.

low↑Mar 2026[16]

Overseas call center for Troy golf courses

Youth reservation rates currently run $300 weekday/$500 weekend; any reduction would reduce recreation revenue.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Deer overpopulation in southwest Troy

No city cost yet — research only; deer damage costs fall on homeowners and drivers.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Proposed Troy Youth Advisory Council

Students say the council would raise its own money, costing the city nothing.

high↑Apr 2026[12]

Troy Family Aquatic Center Update

Repairs would cost $1-1.5 million; full modernization about $15 million - roughly two years of the city's entire capital millage.

high↓Jan 2026[11]

Volunteer Firefighter Incentive Plan Overhaul

Unknown — potential future cost of enhanced volunteer firefighter benefits.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Potential pet shop ordinance

None identified yet — research stage only.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Fiscal Year 2026 City Audit

Strong finances mean no rate hikes needed and about $10 million moving to capital projects.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Fire and Police Training Center Floor Reconditioning

Budgeted funds would be expended; the specific amount will be detailed in the agenda packet.

medium↓Aug 2026[10]

Park Shade and Benches

About $250,000 from Oakland County plus CDBG grant funds contributed.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

DTE Electric Rate Case Notices

DTE rate case outcomes could change electric bills for Troy customers.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Sidewalk safety on Livernois

low↓Apr 2026[9]

Bicycle route improvements

Would require funding for signs and installation labor; no amount specified.

high↓Feb 2026[9]

Troy Corners / Neighborhood Node L walkable village plan

None stated directly, though development density decisions shape future tax base.

high↓Apr 2026[8]

Road funding and I-75 sound walls

Potentially $5.5 million in additional road revenue from the state.

medium↓Apr 2026[8]

Water Connection Fee Increases

About $1.5 million per year in new fixed charges; average quarterly bill rises to ~$246.

medium↓Jun 2026[6]

August 4 primary election voting options

medium↓Feb 2026[6]

Inclusive playground opens at Boulan Park

Grant-funded and reimbursable — a $250,000 county grant plus CDBG funds cover the work, with a $205,126 budget amendment moving money between accounts.

Decisions during term (293)

Recorded while Baker was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved7-0Nov 9, 2026

I.4. Election and Oath of Office for Mayor Pro Tem

approved7-0Nov 9, 2026

I.5. Adoption of Proposed 2026-2027 City Council Rules of Procedure

approved7-0Nov 9, 2026

I.6. Bid Waiver - Golf Course Maintenance Equipment for Sanctuary Lake

approved7-0Nov 9, 2026

I.1. Board and Committee Appointments

approved7-0Nov 9, 2026

J. Consent Agenda (all items)

approved7-0Nov 9, 2026

Approval of “J” Items NOT Removed for Discussion

approved7-0Nov 9, 2026

City Council Minutes-Draft - October 26, 2026

approved7-0Nov 9, 2026

Standard Purchasing Resolution 2: Low Bidder Meeting Specifications – Snow Removal Services for Yard Assistance Program

approved7-0Nov 9, 2026

Standard Purchasing Resolution 5: Approval to Expend Budgeted Funds – Fire and Police Training Center Training Bay Floor Reconditioning

approved7-0Nov 9, 2026

Cooperative Purchasing Programs Resolution

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Parks and Recreation Board appointments (Matt Jansen, Kelly Martin)

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Mayoral nominations to Global Troy Advisory Committee (Lisa Bica Grodsky, Lisa Neel)

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Council nominations — Parks and Recreation Board and Traffic Committee

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Bid waiver — Korterra MissDig811 ticket management software

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Bid waiver and contract extension — snow removal at Jeanne M. Stine Community Park

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Consent agenda (police servers, golf equipment, insurance, website, nonprofit recognition)

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Approval of “J” Items NOT Removed for Discussion

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Approval of City Council Minutes

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

City Council Minutes-Draft - October 5, 2026

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Proposed City of Troy Proclamations:

Voting record (120)

120 yes0 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

RESOLVED, That the Troy City Council hereby APPROVES the attached City of Troy Firefighters Incentive Plan Termination Amendment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Troy City Council hereby APPROVES the

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Excuse Absence of Council Member Bluhm

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Firefighters Incentive Plan Termination and Adoption of New Plan (E.1)

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

RESOLVED, That Troy City Council hereby APPROVES all items on the Consent Agenda as printed.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

RESOLVED, That formal bidding procedures for this professional service is hereby WAIVED, since the public interest is best served by contracting with Empco, Inc. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Troy City

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

RESOLVED, That Troy City Council hereby EXCUSES the absence of Council Member Bluhm at the Regular City Council Meeting of October 5, 2026, due to being out of the county.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

RESOLVED, That the Troy City Council hereby FORWARDS the following nominated person(s) to serve on the Boards and Committees as indicated to the next Regular City Council Meeting for action: Parks and

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Board and Committee Nominations - Parks and Recreation Board (I.2)

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Bid Waiver - Fire Department Testing Services (I.4)

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items (J.1.a)

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Board and Committee Appointments — Downtown Development Authority

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Bid Waiver – EPIC Outdoor Cinema Inflatable Screen

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items Not Removed for Discussion

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Proposal for Planning & Zoning Services – Square Lake & Livernois (Neighborhood Node L)

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Library Bookmobile Carport Contracts and Budget Amendment

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval (including Stephenson Water Main, Oakland County Emergency Notification, DB Troy Consent Judgment, Satellite Clerk's Office)

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

RESOLVED, That the Mayor of the City of Troy hereby FORWARDS the following nominated person(s) to serve on the Boards and Committees as indicated to the next Regular City Council Meeting for action: G

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Excuse absence of Council Member Bluhm (Res. 2026-08-114)

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Mayoral nominations to Global Troy Advisory Committee (Res. 2026-08-115, 2026-08-116)

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Council nominations: Parks & Rec and ZBA (Res. 2026-08-117)

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

RESOLVED, That Troy City Council hereby EXCUSES the absence of Council Member Bluhm at the Regular City Council Meeting of August 10, 2026, due to being out of the county.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

RESOLVED, That the Mayor of the City of Troy hereby FORWARDS the following nominated person(s) to serve on the Boards and Committees as indicated to the next Regular City Council Meeting for action: G

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

BE IT RESOLVED, That Troy City Council hereby RATIFIES the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Troy and the Troy Communication Supervisors Association (TCSA) for the period July 1, 202

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

RESOLVED, That the Troy City Council hereby FORWARDS the following nominated person(s) to serve on the Boards and Committees as indicated to the next Regular City Council Meeting for action: Parks and

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

RESOLVED, That Troy City Council hereby APPROVES a budget amendment in the amount of $351,000.00 to the Building Operations Budget, Professional Services – Special Studies and Research, Account No. 63

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

BE IT RESOLVED, That in the best interest of the City, Troy City Council hereby WAIVES the bid process and APPROVES a contract to Spartan Distributors of Auburn Hills, MI for the purchase of two (2) p

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

RESOLVED, That in the best interest of the City, Troy City Council WAIVES the bid process and AWARDS a contract for the replacement and installation of the interoperability radio repeater at 100 East

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

RESOLVED, That Troy City Council hereby APPROVES all items on the Consent Agenda as presented.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

$351,000 budget amendment for facilities condition assessment (Res. 2026-08-118)

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Bid waiver: Sylvan Glen golf course maintenance equipment (Res. 2026-08-119)

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Contract ratification — Troy Communication Supervisors Association (Res. 2026-08-120)

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Bid waiver: interoperability radio repeater for police and fire (Res. 2026-08-121)

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Consent agenda approval (Res. 2026-08-122-J-1a through J-6)

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

BE IT RESOLVED, That in the best interest of the City, Troy City Council hereby WAIVES the bid process and AWARDS a contract for GrayKey forensic software and support to Magnet Forensics, LLC of Atlan

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

RESOLVED, That Troy City Council hereby APPROVES all items on the Consent Agenda as presented.

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

BE IT RESOLVED, That Troy City Council SHALL MEET in Closed Session, as permitted by MCL 15.268 (h) (MCL 15.243 (g)).

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

RESOLVED, That Troy City Council hereby EXCUSES the absence of Council Member Hamilton at the Special City Council Meeting and Regular City Council Meeting of July 27, 2026, due to being out of the co

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

RESOLVED, That Articles 7 and 14 of Chapter 39 of the Code of the City of Troy, which includes provisions related to accessory nonconforming buildings and nonconforming structures, respectfully, be AM

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

RESOLVED, The properties WHICH SHALL BENEFIT from this requested vacation are Lot 9 (3836 Gatwick) and Lot 8 (3874 Gatwick) of Edenderry Subdivision No. 1, in Section 22. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

RESOLVED, That the City Council of the City of Troy hereby APPOINTS the following nominated person(s) to serve on Boards and Committees as indicated: Zoning Board of Appeals Appointed by Council 7 Reg

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

RESOLVED, That Troy City Council hereby EXCUSES the absence of Council Member Hamilton at the Regular City Council Meeting of July 13, 2026, due to a medical reason.

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

RESOLVED, That Troy City Council hereby APPROVES all items on the Consent Agenda as printed.

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

RESOLVED, That the Troy City Council hereby FORWARDS the following nominated person(s) to serve on the Boards and Committees as indicated to the next Regular City Council Meeting for action: Zoning Bo

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

RESOLVED, That Troy City Council, in the best interest of the City, hereby WAIVES the competitive bid process and AWARDS a contract to Fiber Link Inc. of Lapeer, Michigan to relocate existing City-own

Voted yesJun 29, 2026

Brownfield Redevelopment Plan #13 – Bachard Lofts, 1441 East Maple (Res. #2026-06-098)

Voted yesJun 29, 2026

Bid Waiver – GPS Golf Cart Systems (Res. #2026-06-100)

Voted yesJun 29, 2026

FY2026 Budget Amendments (Res. #2026-06-101)

Voted yesJun 29, 2026

Consent Agenda (Res. #2026-06-102-J-1a)

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals appointments

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

Waiver of Council Rule No. 7 for Brian Nutting Proclamation