Troy Government

Troy Mayor Quentin Laws has officially vetoed the newly approved city budget over disparities in employee pay raises. Read the full breakdown of his request to the Board of Aldermen.

The Troy Board of Aldermen approved the fiscal year 2027 budget in a 4-2 vote, establishing a split-tier wage increase for city personnel following citizen comments regarding police staffing and administrative procedures.

The Troy Board of Aldermen debated a proposed ICE partnership agreement, revisited the city’s failed use tax proposal, discussed rising asphalt costs, and approved several ordinances during Monday night’s meeting.

Lincoln CountyWatch reviewed public 287(g) ICE agreements involving the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Hawk Point, and Winfield after questions emerged surrounding what the federal program actually allows local agencies to do — and what it does not.

Troy has named an acting police chief ahead of Chief Tienter’s deployment, but questions remain about staffing shortages, turnover, and the department’s current condition.

A late-night disturbance at a Troy Denny’s involving Ward 3 Alderman Rachel Dunard has led to a state investigation and an Internal Affairs

The City of Troy has named Major Dustyn Tienter as its next Chief of Police following approval by the Troy Board of Aldermen.

A reported threat led to a multi-agency response and school lockdown in Troy. Officials later confirmed no credible threat.

Michael V. Quezada II is a candidate for Troy Alderman, Ward 3, in the April 7, 2026 municipal election.

Rachel Dunard is the incumbent candidate for Troy Alderman, Ward 3, in the April 7, 2026 municipal election.

This candidate profile provides factual, nonpartisan information about Jim Wallis, who is running for Troy Alderman, Ward 2, for an unexpire

Thomas A. McDaniel is a candidate for Troy Alderman, Ward 2, in the April 7, 2026 municipal election.

George Ferguson is a candidate for Troy Alderman, Ward 2, in the April 7, 2026 municipal election.

David Norman is a candidate for Mayor of Troy in the April 7, 2026 municipal election. No additional information has been submitted.

Joey McCourt is a candidate for Mayor of Troy in the April 7, 2026 municipal election. No additional information has been submitted.

This profile provides factual, nonpartisan information about Quentin Laws, Mayor of Troy, ahead of the April 7, 2026 municipal election.

The April municipal election is approaching, and Lincoln CountyWatch is providing nonpartisan coverage to help residents understand who is r

Preston Gebhart is a candidate for Troy Alderman, Ward 1, in the April 7, 2026 municipal election.

Conor Martin is a candidate for Troy Alderman, Ward 2, in the April 7, 2026 municipal election. Informational profile only.