Our View: Troy Needs a Stand-Alone Capital Improvement Plan

Having this process be an afterthought of the annual budget process isn't cutting it

Our hometown of Troy prides itself on being a well-run municipality with a rich history and a bright future. However, a glaring oversight in its governance structure raises serious questions about its long-term planning and fiscal responsibility: the absence of a council-approved capital improvement plan (CIP).

Traditionally, the CIP is part of the ann…