RE-ELECT REBECCA TO COUNCIL
ON NOVEMBER 4
My name is Rebecca Chamberlain, and I'm running for re-election to Troy City Council, because, in these uncertain times, I want to make sure one thing is certain — Troy remains the city of tomorrow, today!
The City of Troy turns 70 years old in 2025. In just seven decades, Troy has become an award-winning city — recently named the top-10 best place to live in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. I’m proud to call Troy home!
To make certain the next 70 years in Troy will be even more extraordinary, we must begin building Troy's tomorrow — a tomorrow that is SAFE, STRONG and financially SECURE.
Troy residents overwhelmingly voted twice to keep me on City Council in highly competitive elections. Since then, I've worked hard to listen to my neighbors and to collaborate with fellow council members, so that together we could lead our city through a global pandemic and — now — to secure funding for aging infrastructure.
Elected to Troy City Council in 2020, I've consistently put residents first — and I'm committed to doing so in Troy's tomorrow. I will go the extra mile to protect what we love about Troy — from safeguarding our neighborhoods and green spaces to expanding senior services and trails and pathways. I will keep on bolstering public safety and strengthening the local economy, all while using our tax dollars wisely.
With a career that spans international development and philanthropy, and a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics, I have the experience and 5 ½-year Council track record to ensure Troy’s tomorrow is safe, strong and financially secure.
Let’s build Troy’s tomorrow together — starting today!
Yours in service,
Rebecca
Track Record
PRIORITIZED SAFETY FIRST
Public safety is the cornerstone of our community. It protects people and property, secures economic growth and looks after our quality of life. That is why I focused on investing our tax dollars in the bedrock of Troy — our police, fire and emergency medical services (EMS) — and the roads and infrastructure underpinning our safety and security.
During the half decade I served on Troy City Council, the Troy Police Department’s sworn police officers increased by nearly 10%. I spoke up for a new pedestrian crossing with traffic lights, which, when installed, will enable residents to more easily and safely walk to Jaycee Park and access Troy Trails. I used every resource available, coordinating with local, state and federal officials, to fix miles of roads in Troy. And I helped secure a new $10 million highway noise barrier to protect our home values.
PROTECTED WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT TROY
In my 5 ½ years on Council, I worked hard to protect our quality of life. With strong neighborhoods and award-winning amenities, Troy represents the very best of the American dream. I fought for an updated master plan that preserves the character of our city and prioritizes residents’ needs. I safeguarded our parks and green spaces, built pickleball courts and invested in 2.5 miles of new trails and pathways — with more to come.
I focused on how our quality of life is the glue that brings our community together. I advocated for senior programming, funding a new City position devoted to working with our seniors. I supported turning an old parking lot and vacant land into the new Jeanne M. Stine Community Park – complete with ice skating, rollerblading and performing arts stage. By investing in a sustainable manner, these amenities will be available for generations to enjoy.
STRENGTHENED OUR LOCAL ECONOMY
I tapped into every tool at my disposal to strengthen Troy’s economy and to ensure Troy retains its position of prominence. It meant innovating to meet the demands of an evolving world.
One of our greatest economic development tools is our master plan. I updated our master plan to position Troy to be a regional and national business leader, especially in the face of a changing economy with less need for office space. Troy has already begun converting vacant office buildings into residential housing — a win-win for the community.
The most catalytic project in years — I approved the redevelopment of the old Kmart headquarters. The large-scale revitalization of a long-time blighted property marks the beginning of a transformative, mixed-use development that will boost the local economy and increase our home values.
LISTENED TO RESIDENTS
Residents should have a say in the decisions that impact them. With my background in community engagement, I advocated that we draw the community into our decision-making — from the City’s annual budget process to master plan update to regular community surveys to inform where our tax dollars are spent.
In my time on Council, I put forward resources to support our community in times of need. I championed a more strategic process for City Council goal setting to guide City funding priorities, which began in November 2021 and continues to this day. I also advocated for Troy’s first-ever community engagement position to help the City listen to residents and bring them into decision-making.
Vote Safely. Vote Absentee.
Voting by mail? If you want to request an absentee ballot, please visit the Troy City Clerk's Office at City Hall. When you're ready to turn in your ballot, drop it off at the Troy City Hall voting dropbox!
The Issues
Let's Make Certain Troy's Tomorrow
is SAFE, STRONG and SECURE.
A SAFE TROY
A SAFE TROY guarantees our police, fire and EMS have the equipment and resources they need to keep us safe. To do so, I will ensure the largest volunteer fire department in Michigan is supported and equipped. I will work with City staff and experts to find ways to cut down on ambulance wait times. I commit to sustainable funding solutions to fix our roads, so we feel safe and secure on our roadways. I will put my strategy and evaluation background to work, ensuring every tax dollar is used, effectively and efficiently, with public safety top of mind.
A STRONG TROY
A STRONG TROY has the economy and quality of life that make it the best place to live in the United States. Troy was recently named the top-ten place to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. To set Troy up for even more success, I will capitalize on our unique strengths and opportunities.
The Kmart project is one of those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for Troy. I will do everything in my power to make sure it’s not just redevelopment — it’s redefinition. The site’s world-class Michigan Medicine facility — combined with residential and retail amenities — promises to make Troy even more of an economic magnate in Michigan.
With my background in economic development, I will monitor that the project creates new jobs, fills vacant offices and boosts economic growth along the Big Beaver corridor — and beyond. I want to see all corners of Troy thrive!
I also want to see the Kmart project enhance Troy’s quality of life — adding pedestrian-friendly walkability and green spaces. For all of the project’s benefits, I will make sure the City has the policing and resources to address increased traffic and pressures on City services.
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A SECURE TROY
A FINANCIALLY SECURE TROY makes sure it has the funding it needs. It finds resources to meet the demands of residents. A self-sustaining Troy recognizes that its City facilities — many of which were built at the same time in the late 1960s-1970s — are all deteriorating at the same time and need attention. These facilities were made for a significantly smaller community than we are today.
To build the tomorrow that Troy deserves, I support Troy in finding its own financial solutions to fix aging infrastructure, roads and buildings. I support the bolstering of our police and fire with state-of-the-art protective gear and equipment. I support the construction of a new, world-class library, fitting for the size and stature of one of the largest cities in Michigan — a city known for its blue-ribbon learning. I support the care and upkeep of our senior gardens. I support the expansion of our Troy Trails and preservation of green space. By investing in these civic assets, Troy will continue to be the award-winning city of tomorrow, today!
"My entire life has been devoted to helping solve the issues that matter most in people’s lives – that includes strengthening economies across the country and globe. I am a life-long humanitarian and problem-solver, and I care deeply about Troy.
I steered our city through a global pandemic and helped us come out on top. I am ready to keep doing the hard work to ensure we seize the bright future that I know is ahead."
