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A very special morning at TRC with both Troy Mayor Dane Slater and City Manager Brian Kischnick

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“We believe a strong community embraces diversity, promotes innovation, and encourages collaboration. We strive to lead by example within the region. We do this because we want everyone to choose Troy as their community for life. We believe in doing government the best.”

Mayor Dane Slater

Dane Slater was raised in Roseville, Michigan and was a member of the first graduating class of Brablec High School. He entered Michigan State University majoring in pre-law, but changed his major to Criminal Justice.

After graduation from MSU, Dane was hired by the Troy Police Department in January of 1974. Early in his career he was assigned to the Special Investigations Division of the Troy Police Department for 15 years. He worked plain clothes, undercover, and surveillance on investigations ranging from auto theft to robbery, drugs, and home invasion. During his 35-year career as a police officer, he also completed advanced training curriculums at Northwestern University, the University of Louisville, and Central Michigan University and he was promoted to the rank of Captain.

Following retirement from the force, Dane decided to run for City Council. Dane was elected to City Council in 2009 and following the provisions of the Charter, he became Mayor Pro tem in November 2012. Because of this role, he was immediately appointed Mayor following the recall of Mayor Janice Daniels. Dane Slater was then elected Mayor May 7, 2015 and reelected November 3, 2016 to a four year term.

City Manager Brian Kischnick

As the City's Chief Administrative Officer, the City Manager is appointed by the Mayor and City Council and is responsible for directing the administration of the City government. Brian Kischnick's responsibilities include fulfillment of the annual Strategies, day to day organizational management, fiscal oversight, and innovative program development and evaluation.

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