Council Member· 2025-2029
David Hamilton
Troy
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 1:06:59
- Avg per meeting
- 3:32
- Segments
- 919
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Top issues during term (7)(Zoning)
Troy Corners / Neighborhood Node L walkable village plan
None stated directly, though development density decisions shape future tax base.
State housing preemption legislation
No direct city cost, but the legislation could reshape what kinds of development Troy must allow.
Data centers — zoning and local control
ZOTA 259 — rebuilding nonconforming detached garages
Saves affected homeowners the cost and delay of a variance application to replace aging garages.
Density and infrastructure strain in new development
Unknown — the core concern is that new revenue from dense development may not cover the cost of the infrastructure it requires.
Zoning and preservation concerns for north Troy
Troy Trail North Conditional Rezoning
The property currently pays no taxes; council members estimated the new homes will bring hundreds of thousands of dollars to the city and schools, while the city absorbs maintenance of the donated park.
Decisions during term (10)
Recorded while Hamilton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Proposal for Planning & Zoning Services – Square Lake & Livernois (Neighborhood Node L)
Zoning Text Amendment ZOTA 259 — Detached Accessory Buildings
Appointment of Sande Frisen to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board of Appeals Nomination — Sande Frisen
Zoning Board of Appeals appointments
Board and Committee Nominations — Zoning Board of Appeals
ZOTA 258 Neighborhood Node zoning amendments — continued to May 11
Conditional Rezoning – Z Square Medical Office Building (JPCR2025-010), Resolution #2026-03-046
Conditional Rezoning – Troy Trail North (R-1C to RT)
Zoning Board of Appeals appointment confirmation
Voting record (10)(Zoning)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Proposal for Planning & Zoning Services – Square Lake & Livernois (Neighborhood Node L)
RESOLVED, That the City Council of the City of Troy hereby APPOINTS the following nominated person(s) to serve on Boards and Committees as indicated: Zoning Board of Appeals Appointed by Council 7 Reg
RESOLVED, That the Troy City Council hereby FORWARDS the following nominated person(s) to serve on the Boards and Committees as indicated to the next Regular City Council Meeting for action: Zoning Bo
Zoning Board of Appeals appointments
Board and Committee Nominations — Zoning Board of Appeals
RESOLVED, That Troy City Council hereby CONTINUES Item E-01 Public Hearing - ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENTS (File Number ZOTA 258) – Neighborhood Node Revisions – Text Amendments and Map Ame
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Troy City Council strongly OPPOSES passage of House Bills 5529-5532 and 5581-5585 on the basis that local municipalities are best situated to enact zoning regul
ZOTA 258 Neighborhood Node zoning amendments — continued to May 11
Supported continuing with the proposed changes
Conditional Rezoning – Z Square Medical Office Building (JPCR2025-010), Resolution #2026-03-046
Conditional Rezoning – Troy Trail North (R-1C to RT)
The property currently generates no tax revenue; development will bring hundreds of thousands to the city and schools.