Sen. Mike Weber updated the Troy City Council on the new state budget and its implications for local infrastructure, saying the plan moves Michigan from one‑time road infusions to recurring funding.

Weber told the council that, because of the budget changes, “Troy will receive, 31% increase or close to 3,800,000.0 in additional money yearly for local roads, for a total of over $15,000,000 on an annual basis.” He said the statewide roads plan is structured to provide ongoing support — roughly $2 billion annually statewide — and includes an additional $100 million annually aimed at addressing a bridge repair backlog.

He also briefed the council on a $95 million Public Safety Trust Fund intended to support local public safety recruitment, retention and community‑based violence intervention programs; he estimated Troy's tentative share from that fund would be about $95,000. On local highway projects, Weber said the I‑75 sound wall project has secured $10 million of the $14 million needed, final designs are complete and bid letting is expected in December with construction possible in early 2026.

Council members asked how reliably the city could count on the new road dollars when preparing capital plans; Weber said the formula and structure are intended to create a recurring revenue stream and pledged to have his office's point person coordinate with MDOT and the city on bid and timeline questions. He also referenced state legislation tied to the revenue sharing and sound wall programs, urging residents to contact state legislators and noting Senate bills 559–561 and Senate Bill 80 as items his office is tracking.

The senator closed by directing residents to his office website and phone line for updates and to sign up for email news.