Troy Voters Reject Charter Amendment

TROY, MI — Troy’s controversial charter amendment went down to defeat on Election Night. If approved, it would have required the city to get voter approval for the sale of any parcel of public land greater than two acres.

But voters soundly rejected the proposal Tuesday night with 57 percent voting no, according to unofficial Oakland County totals. All 21 of the city’s precincts had reported as of 11:15 p.m.

Troy City Council will have a new face. David Hamilton will join incumbents Ellen Hodorek and Edward Pennington on council. Hamilton beat incumbent Paul McCown for the final council seat.

Troy School District voters approved a building and site sinking fund tax proposal with a 68 percent “yes” vote. Funds will be used to pay for improvements and repairs to school district facilities and for the purchase of real estate.