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Troy residents press council on EMS response times, unlawful campaign flyers and mayor’s comments on National Guard
Summary
Multiple Troy residents used public comment to raise concerns about a recent EMS contract and response times, illegal campaign flyers allegedly lacking statutory disclaimers, and mayoral remarks about the National Guard that community members said made some residents feel unsafe; councilors responded and said the matters are under review.
Several Troy residents addressed the council on Sept. 8, 2025 with distinct but related concerns: the city’s new EMS contract and local response times; anonymous campaign flyers that speakers said violated Michigan campaign-finance law; and comments by the mayor about the National Guard that multiple speakers said were unsettling.
Anthony Porta, who said he has 14 years of experience in fire and EMS, urged the council to reconsider a recently awarded contract to Star EMS. Porta cited a December consultant report he said showed that from 2019 to 2023 a second or greater run arrived 58% of the time before a city EMS unit was available, and that Troy residents waited on average 13–19 minutes for EMS units. He said the Star EMS contract gives private responders a six-minute response window and expressed concern that private, for‑profit providers prioritize solvency over residents’ needs. "Troy deserves…
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