Mike Troup
The next consolidated election in Illinois — where citizens vote in races for city government, school boards and park boards — will be on April 1, 2025. Boy, if there’s not a joke to be had somewhere in there. Former Quincy alderman Dan Brink was the first candidate to officially declare his intention to run…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The 2025 Illinois consolidated primary is 351 days away. We still have the 2024 primary to get through on March 19 and the general election on November 5. But we now know we have at least two Republicans running to be Quincy’s next mayor. The incumbent, Mike Troup, made it official Monday morning…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 As hard as it might be to believe, November is right around the corner … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 765 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Late this week, it became obvious the true temperatures and colors of autumn were rapidly approaching. More and more leaves…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Tree Commission presented the Quincy’s Prestigious Landscape Award to the Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County during a ceremony Tuesday morning at the John Wood Mansion at the corner of 12th and State. The award recognizes the efforts made by the HSQAC to maintain the beauty of one of Quincy’s most…
Read Full Article As a resident of Quincy, I am writing this letter regarding our city government. Recent problems regarding the city, such as votes by the city council and police of no confidence in the mayor, an onerous housing policy, lack of or limited health care for city employees and a recent ransomware cost of $650,000 for…
Read Full Article The recent Quincy City Council’s vote of no confidence in Mayor Mike Troup and his response indicate a lack of understanding on the part of the mayor regarding how our city operates. As someone who previously served as a Republican alderman, I support a strong city council that delegates authority to the mayor. A system…
Read Full Article This is in response to the release from Mayor Mike Troup on July 13, 2023, following the no-confidence vote by the city council and appeal by the members of the PB&PA Unit 12 for expanded residency. Mayor Troup said the city “chose” not to negotiate in the public. The fact is the city wasn’t negotiating…
Read Full Article QUINCY — While the agenda items were mostly nondescript at Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting, the no-confidence vote taking against Mayor Mike Troup last week was still a point of discussion. Steve Kennedy, Republican committeeman for Quincy Precinct 27 and a former vice-chairman of the party’s Central Committee, asked both the mayor and the…
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Read Full Article Letter to the Editor: Firefighters union doesn't believe vote of no confidence in Troup is necessary
Quincy Firefighters Local 63 has an obligation to serve and look out for the best interests of our members. We will show support for our other local unions and do what we can when we can. Comments made by Robert Megee, president of the Quincy Police Benevolent and Protective Association Labor Unit 12, state that Local…
Read Full Article As a former Republican alderman in Quincy, I have a vested interest in the success of the city and the residents. It is therefore with great concern that I write this letter to question the current mayor’s actions that have undermined public safety. First and foremost, the mayor should not publicly criticize department leaders. It…
Read Full Article I am writing to share my thoughts regarding Mayor (Mike) Troup’s recent comments to Muddy River News regarding the Police Chief search investigation. While Troup may have some valid points, I believe several key issues have been overlooked and need to be addressed. First, Troup’s comments regarding the whistleblower are concerning. While he may have…
Read Full Article I am greatly disappointed and angry with the City of Quincy. On Sept. 7, 2022, I attended the forum on recycling at City Hall. I voiced my concerns about discontinuing the curbside recycling program. Using three drop-off sites discriminates against the handicapped, the elderly and those without transportation. It was laughingly suggested by someone at…
Read Full Article I must applaud the City Council for refusing to rubber stamp Mayor Troup’s appointment of Angela Caldwell to the Quincy Fire and Police Commission. This has nothing to do with Ms. Caldwell or her qualifications to serve. It has everything to do with the mayor’s insistence on injecting his personal and, perhaps, political views into…
Read Full Article I was disappointed by Mayor Troup’s explanation of his decision not to reappoint me to the Fire and Police Commission. His recent email to the City Council and the commission didn’t shed much light on his decision-making, and it is my understanding that some members of the City Council required him to write the email…
Read Full Article I am writing about Mayor Mike Troup’s comment during the Monday, Feb. 13 Quincy City Council meeting during which he said about the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, “We’ve had trouble in the history with the committee that served for decades.” I believe I’ve been thrown under the bus by someone who was never…
Read Full Article Bob Gough chats with Joe Desmond of the Hannibal VFW about their renovations and the fundraising to help pay for it via their Spring Cha-Ching raffle at 209 Bird, 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18. Megan Duncan also joins to talk about what else is happening in Hannibal. And possibly the best look at an Oscar…
Read Full Article At Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting, Mayor Mike Troup stated, “We had trouble with the committee (commissioners) that served for decades.” This was in reference to his decision to not reappoint Steve Meckes to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and instead nominate Angela Caldwell to take his place. Dub Groves, Jim Vandament, Herb…
Read Full Article I could do nothing but shake my head after reading the article in Muddy River News detailing Mayor Troup’s decision to replace Steve Meckes on the Fire and Police Commission. Let me begin by saying that I am acquainted with none of the principals involved — not Mr. Meckes, not Ms. Caldwell and certainly not…
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