City of Traverse City Government

The City of Traverse City is the municipal government serving Traverse City, Michigan. A mayor and six commissioners, all elected at large, set policy through the City Commission. The commission appoints a city manager to oversee departments, implement its decisions and administer the city budget. Municipal departments provide police and fire protection, planning, engineering, parks, parking and other public services. The city also administers water, sewer and wastewater services through its municipal utilities department. Its central administrative offices, including the city manager, clerk and treasurer, are at the Governmental Center on Boardman Avenue.