Traverse City News and Events

City Commissioners To Be Sworn In Tonight

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 11, 2019

Traverse City Clerk Benjamin Marentette will swear in newly elected and reelected commissioners Christie Minervini, Roger Putman, Amy Shamroe, and Ashlea Walter at the Govermental Center tonight (Monday) at 7pm. Mayor Jim Carruthers will also be sworn in for another term. All five commissioners will officially assume their offices upon taking their oaths.

Following the swearing-in ceremony, the commission will select one of its members to serve as mayor pro tem for a two-year term. Commissioners will then make various appointments to boards as part of the commission's organizational meeting. 

Comment

Exploring Year-Round Farmers Markets

Read More >>

Carnegie/Bijou RFP, Parking Projects, City Clerk Appointment Top City Agenda

Read More >>

Past to Present: The Newcomers (Really Condensed) Guide to Traverse City

Read More >>

These Will Be Some Of Traverse City's 2026 Headlines

Read More >>

NMC Boardman Lake Campus Sale Set at $27M; Spring Closing Targeted

Read More >>

Tank To Table: Momentum Builds For Local Shrimp Company

Read More >>

Last Looks At 2025: The Year's Most Eye-Popping Numbers, From Airport Traffic To Food Insecurity

Read More >>

Traverse City’s Most Violent Year? Crime Stories Dominate The Ticker’s 2025 Top 8

Read More >>

Priorities Emerge for East Bay TIF Plan

Read More >>

Welcome To The Open Space

Read More >>

TCAPS Accepts State Funding Tied to Controversial Mandate

Read More >>

Man Faces Multiple Charges After Crashing Into TC Snowbank

Read More >>

Where To Ring In 2026 In (Traverse City) Style

Read More >>

Downtown TC to Host "Community Canvas" Art Event

Read More >>