Lawsuit filed against Mayor of Troy over Flock Camera Emergency Declaration

Troy's Democratic City Council and city auditor sued Republican Mayor Carmella Mantello, arguing she abused her emergency powers by declaring a public safety emergency on April 1 to fund Flock cameras after council members voted to table contract approval. The suit seeks to nullify her $78,000 unauthorized payment to Flock and invalidate the contract renewal. Council President Sue Steele warned unchecked declarations would give future mayors unilateral authority over council policy disputes.