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GENERAL INFORMATION


Population: 14,532 (2000 census)
Legal Status: Home Rule Charter City
Incorporated: May 18, 1895

The City of Traverse City is located in the heart of beautiful Grand Traverse County. Traverse City was incorporated in 1891 as a village and in 1895 as a City. It encompasses 8.09 square miles and is 626 feet above sea level.

The City has a Commission/City Manager form of Government. The Commission is the legislative and policy making branch of local government. The Commissioners appoint a City Manager to execute and administer policies.

CITY OF TRAVERSE CITY
Governmental Center
400 Boardman Avenue
P.O. Box 592
Traverse City, MI 49685-0592

Phone: 231-922-4480
Fax: 231-922-4476
TDD: 231-922-4412
email: City Managers Office

Picture of the Governmental Center