David Ross Kniffen earned three associate degrees from Oakland Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Video Studies from the University of Michigan. He lives with his wife, Connie, and their two sons, Donald and Joseph, in Troy.

David is a self-employed entrepreneur who has owned and operated businesses in various industries, including restaurants, gaming, internet services, graphic design, transportation, publishing, wedding services, agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. He has been self-employed since the age of 18.

Wants to address the issue of small businesses closing.

Believes the rapidly escalating prices and cost of living are critical issues, causing financial distress for many. Plans to address the disconnect between struggling citizens and elected officials who raise taxes and their own pay.

Believes that increasing prices and the cost of living are critical issues.

Opposes elected officials who raise taxes and increase their own pay.

- Wants to address the issue of small businesses closing.
- Believes that increasing prices and the cost of living are critical issues.
- Opposes elected officials who raise taxes and increase their own pay.

Economy

Believes single-family homeowners should be prioritized over developers, builders, and investors.

- Believes single-family homeowners should be prioritized over developers, builders, and investors.

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to raise awareness and combat the fentanyl crisis.

Supports prioritizing the fight against human trafficking.

- Plans to raise awareness and combat the fentanyl crisis.
- Supports prioritizing the fight against human trafficking.

Public Safety

Believes in promoting healthy lifestyles over "miracle cures" and vaccines.

- Believes in promoting healthy lifestyles over "miracle cures" and vaccines.

Healthcare

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

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Believes Troy can meet capital needs and build new infrastructure without new taxes or bonds by improving current tax revenue spending.

Believes Troy can improve and build new infrastructure without new taxes by improving the current budget.

- Believes Troy can improve and build new infrastructure without new taxes by improving the current budget.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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David Ross Kniffen

David Ross Kniffen earned three associate degrees from Oakland Community College and a bachelor of arts in film and video studies from the University of Michigan. He lives with his wife, Connie, and their two sons, Donald and Joseph, in Troy.

David is a self-employed entrepreneur who has owned and operated businesses in various industries, including restaurants, gaming, internet services, graphic design, transportation, publishing, wedding services, agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. He has been self-employed since age 18.

David's campaign for Troy City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

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

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- 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.
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