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Troy Council Questions Validity of Flock Safety Contract Renewal

WAMC · Sajina Shrestha · April 1, 2026

Troy's $78,000 annual Flock contract automatically renewed despite the all-Democrat city council's opposition. The council president directed the city auditor to withhold payments, while the mayor declared a 'public safety emergency' to keep 26 cameras operational. The dispute highlights how Flock's auto-renewal contract terms can bypass democratic oversight.

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