Stroud has a city manager and a council form of government with comprehensive city plans and zoning. Stroud is a Capital Improvements Planning city, an Enterprise Zone, and a Certified city.
Utilities
Public Safety
The city is appreciative of its 23 volunteer fire personnel. Because of their dedication to training, the city's fire insurance has a classification of 5. The city also has 8 full-time police officers and 3 reserve officers.
Tax Structure