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EPISODE · Nov 6, 2025 · 15 MIN

28: A Dramatic Turn of Events (Lynn Kopka)

from Troy Story: A Podcast for the Collar City · host Lynn Kopka, Carole Weaver, Carmella Mantello, Patrick Madden, John Salka

In 2016, the fate of Troy's firefighters union contract was saved by the last-minute arrival of former Troy councilmember Lynn Kopka, thanks to a little help from then-Troy Democratic Committee chairwoman Carole Weaver.Notes:Spectrum News: Budget Battle Begins with Fire­fighter Contract https://spectrumlocalnews.com/news/2016/10/13/troy-budget-battle-begins-with-firefighter-union-contract-proposalTroy Record: Divided Troy Council Approves Firefighters Contract https://www.troyrecord.com/2016/11/04/divided-troy-council-approves-firefighters-contract/Troy Record: Troy Firefighters Union Ratifies Short-Term Contract https://www.troyrecord.com/2016/09/23/troy-firefighters-union-ratifies-short-term-contract/Troy Record: Between the Lines: Dysfunction Fractures GOP Council Majority https://www.troyrecord.com/2017/03/06/between-the-lines-dysfunction-fractures-gop-council-majority/ Credits:Produced, edited, and hosted by John SalkaTheme music by Steven J. Goldman, Four Legs RecordsVisit troystorypod.com for upcoming episodes, guests, and bonus content.Connect with Troy Story on:FacebookInstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueskyThe views and opinions expressed by the host are their own and do not represent the views of their employer or any other entity

We look back at a moment when a council member overcame a serious illness to make a pivotal vote.

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In 2016, the fate of Troy's firefighters union contract was saved by the last-minute arrival of former Troy councilmember Lynn Kopka, thanks to a little help from then-Troy Democratic Committee chairwoman Carole Weaver.Notes:Spectrum News: Budget...

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