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Sunday, May 12, 2013  After several hours of interviews, Mayor Michael Estes called for a vote and the commission voted to select Jered Ottenwess, who is currently the City Manager in Ishpeming in the Upper Peninsula.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Traverse City commissioners met with the Traverse City Light and Power board Monday night at a joint session to discuss an in-depth efficiency study. Commissioners call the 98-page hometown studies report presented "very informative."

Monday, January 28, 2013  City of Traverse City's Manager Ben Bifoss announced his retirement on Monday, January 28th at the City Commissioner's meeting.  Bifoss has served as City Manager for four years.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Concerned citizens spoke out at the Traverse City Commission meeting Monday night regarding the issue of homelessness in the city.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Traverse City Commissioners are trying to come up with more money to avoid scaling back the Clinch Park Revitalization Project.

Monday, October 08, 2012  At a meeting Monday night, Traverse City leaders discussed a possible ban on disposable water bottles at public events that require a permit.

Monday, November 07, 2011  The current Mayor of Traverse City announced earlier this year that he will not be running for re-election.  Tuesday night his fellow commissioners celebrated his term as mayor, thanking him for 2 years of hard work.

Thursday, October 27, 2011 

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  Get your questions answered before you head to the polls!  Traverse City has two candidates vying to become Traverse City's Mayor.  UpNorthLive.Com wants to help you make an informed decision on who you think will be best to fill the position. Wednesday from 6:00-7:00 PM, Michael Estes will be taking part in a live chat.  Ask your questions with a click!  Thursday from 6:00-7:00 PM Mayoral candidate, Ralph Soffredine will be taking part in the live chat.