Community Affairs/Cable TV
248.524.1147
The mission of the Community Affairs Department is to increase community awareness and involvement in programs, services and community events. It shares information with residents, public officials, business community, and City employees utilizing all means of communication.
The Community Affairs Department publishes Troy Today quarterly newsletter, City Calendar/Annual Report, brochures, pamphlets, and City Service Directories. It updates the city website (www.troymi.gov), distributes New Resident Packets, executes community surveys and produces WTRY (10/53) Cable TV programming. You can watch Troy City Council Meetings LIVE and replayed as well as coverage of major City events, activities and local sports.
Community Affairs updates important and time-sensitive announcements on the City's cable channel and the website. It responds to citizen comments, questions and requests via phone, e-mail, and the City's Postcard Feedback Program (found annually in one of your water bills).
All WTRY Channel 10/53 cable television services are coordinated through the Community Affairs Department. WTRY cablecasts City Council meetings LIVE and replays them throughout the week. It cablecasts Troy Downtown Development Authority meetings. WTRY produces tapes and airs community events, election forums, and Spotlight on Troy (news updates) airing daily at the top of the hour.
DID YOU KNOW?
- The Community Affairs Department offers a packet of information for all new residents. Stop in our office at City Hall and pick up your copy, or call 248.524.1147. You may also email New Resident packet request by clicking on Cindy Stewart's photo above. Please include your complete address. The Community Affairs Department welcomes approximately 1,000 new residents to Troy each year with informational welcome packets.
- If you have problems with cable, call WOW (Wide Open West) at 866.496.9669 or Comcast Cable at 248.549.2100. If your cable television problems are not being resolved, please call 248.524.1147.
- Several City boards, commissions and committees offer ex-oficio (non-voting) seats to high school juniors and seniors. This commitment typically entails attending monthly meetings and participating in board discussions about pertinent issues. Interested candidates should submit a Student Application for Boards & Committees to the City Clerk's Office.
- The weekly news program, "Spotlight on Troy" can now be viewed on our government cable channel, on our website, and heard on our Troy radio station, WQGH 1670 AM.
