Troy City Council

10/14/2026

10/02/2026

In its “Good News” segment last evening the City Council honored several citizens who went above and beyond. Edward Spain, Maddy McLaren and Katie Spain McLaren were recognized for restoring an historic horse trough dating back to the 1800s at the corner of Peoples and 15th; Michelle Miner for her years of planting seasonal flowers in the trough; and Jennifer Schulaner for organizing a free library in Beman Park that is a replica of Garnet Baltimore’s childhood home. Together these residents exemplify being good neighbors, caring about their neighborhood. Stepping up without being asked and taking on a challenge that will be enjoyed by many. Thanks to all!

09/28/2026

Troy suffered a terrible tragedy with the fatal fire that has devastated a family. It’s an unimaginable loss. The City Council is so grateful to our brave firefighters, first responders and mutual aid partners who tried to save the victims. We take this opportunity to encourage folks to check their smoke detectors and contribute to the gofundme if possible. Troy is a close and caring community. We care about each other.

09/25/2026

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 25, 2026, AS DOLLY PARTON DAY IN THE CITY OF TROY, NEW YORK
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WHEREAS, Dolly Parton was an acclaimed singer, songwriter, musician, actress, producer, and entrepreneur, who sadly passed away on August 25, 2026; and

WHEREAS, throughout her remarkable career, Dolly Parton received numerous awards and accolades and is widely regarded as one of the most influential and beloved artists in the history of American music; and

WHEREAS, in 1980, Dolly costarred with Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda in a comedy about working secretaries entitled “Nine to Five”, for which she wrote the theme song of the same name that became one of her most successful hits; and

WHEREAS, through her legendary music, remarkable generosity, commitment to children’s literacy, and unmistakable American Spirit, Dolly touched generations and made a lasting difference in countless lives. Her Imagination Library has put over 150 million books into the hands of children worldwide, including many residing here in Troy. Her Dollywood Foundation donated $1 million to the COVID-19 vaccine research; and

WHEREAS, Dolly Parton’s generosity, humility, and dedication to improving the lives of others - especially children - serves as an example for all of us.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Troy City Council hereby designates September 25 (925 or 9 to 5) as Dolly Parton Day in the City of Troy, as a way to celebrate someone who inspired us to give more, care more, and lift others up.

09/24/2026

Today DEC delivered signs declaring Troy as a bronze certified Climate Smart Community. This designation is the result of the hard work of dedicated citizen volunteers, administrative staff and the city council represented by Councilmember Struber. Now on to Silver!

09/22/2026

Governor Hochul announced the completion of a $152 million, 341-unit affordable public housing revitalization project in the city of Troy in Rensselaer County.

09/18/2026

Council President Pro Tem Katie Spain McLaren represented the City Council at today’s unveiling of “Kevin Pryor Way.”
The council previously passed the designation unanimously in honor of his lifetime of work with the youth of our city. Kevin and Katie are joined here by County Legislators Weaver, Galuski and Casale.

09/18/2026

New York State announced by Governor Hochul that a prior award to Troy of $11.1 million is being converted to a grant to the city for Lead Service Line replacement.
This means in the last three years NYS has delivered over $33 million to help jumpstart Troy’s lead service line replacement program. Thousands of lead lines are pending replacement, with the status of thousands more still unknown. We applaud the Governor Hochul and Assemblymember McDonald for their commitment to protecting the health and well-being of Troy residents and families, and look forward to seeing more progress toward this critical effort. Of course, the funding would never have available to us were it not for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill led by former President Biden and our own US Senator Chuck Schumer.

09/18/2026

The City Council Finance Committee moved forward several important initiatives tonight:
-A local law balancing the needs of public safety and protection of privacy rights regarding license plate reader cameras
-Introduced law to provide tax exemption for permanently disabled veterans
In Special Meeting:
-Veto overridden to align city’s emergency declarations with state law