TLDR: The Troy City Council in New York discussed the reorganization of the city’s administration departments and the sale of surplus property at a finance meeting. Mayor Carmella Mantello said that the current structure of departments was inefficient and that a more proactive and interactive system would be better. The sale of surplus property raised concerns regarding the new owner, who has had previous allegations of not filling out proper permits for properties. The property is currently zoned for commercial use but the new owner intends to build apartments with storage facilities on the bottom floor.
Troy’s finance meeting: New plans, buy land and streamline operations.
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