City to Dig Into Governance, Strategic Plan
By Beth Milligan | Jan. 10, 2026
Traverse City commissioners will have back-to-back study sessions today (Saturday) and Monday that will shape how they work together and with staff in the coming year. The first, a facilitated retreat from 9am to 1pm today at the Traverse City Senior Center, will cover topics including governance, trust, communication styles, and shared agreements. Monday’s 7pm meeting at the Governmental Center will include a presentation from consultant David Buerle of Future iQ on the city’s strategic action plan, with commissioners working to set clear implementation goals from that plan.
City Manager Benjamin Marentette says today’s retreat – which is open to the public – is intended to help commissioners and staff …
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