David Hamilton was born and raised in Troy. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in electrical engineering. He lives in Troy with his wife, their daughter, and a foster child.

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David is an engineer at Ford. He has worked in the auto industry for the last 20 years, building vehicle simulators and self-driving cars. He currently focuses on advanced safety technology. 

David is currently a Troy City Council Member. He was first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2021. 

Plans to work with local businesses to maintain Troy's status as an economic powerhouse.

- Plans to work with local businesses to maintain Troy's status as an economic powerhouse.

Economy

As of August 13, 2025, David Hamilton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Healthcare

Supports upgrading parks and continuing the trails program.

Supports opening the library 7 days a week and investing in a new library building.

Supports protecting green spaces in Troy.

- Supports upgrading parks and continuing the trails program.
- Supports opening the library 7 days a week and investing in a new library building.
- Supports protecting green spaces in Troy.

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

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David Hamilton

Supports creating a subcommittee focused on protecting green spaces in Troy.

As of August 13, 2025, David Hamilton did not have a website or any information online.

- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City council members may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.