Troy claims conflict of interest if firefighter runs for city council

Chanda retains Troy council seat

Ed Ross has a bachelor of science in computer science from Wayne State University and a master of business administration from the International University of Monaco. He lives in Troy, Michigan, where he is a member of the Troy Volunteer Fire Department.

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Ed is a software engineer. He previously lived and worked in Egypt during their revolution and spent three years in Afghanistan on several USAID and World Bank projects. In Afghanistan, he was the Director of the Afghanistan Infrastructure Database Center, overseeing quality assurance for building roads, schools, and sanitation projects.

Ed Ross (Troy City Council At-large, Michigan, candidate 2024 ...

Ed Ross ran in a special election to the Troy City Council At-large in Michigan. Ross was on the ballot in the special general election on August 6, 2024. This year is the second time that Ed Ross has run for Troy City Council. The first time he ran, last fall, the city threatened to fire him, but he protested, arguing that his volunteer status wasn’t covered by the city’s rule. So Ross stayed in the race, polling a respectable 4,946 votes. Still, he lost to a candidate who received 5,600 votes, and thus won the election's last-place seat, in a council race of seven contenders for three seats.

Supports restoring volunteer firefighter pensions and having city council voluntarily recognize the union representing Troy Fire Administrative Staff.

- Supports restoring volunteer firefighter pensions and having city council voluntarily recognize the union representing Troy Fire Administrative Staff.

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Plans to address the shortage of police officers and emergency medical services (EMS) in the city.

- Plans to address the shortage of police officers and emergency medical services (EMS) in the city.

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Believes in revamping ambulance service to ensure dedicated city coverage.

- Believes in revamping ambulance service to ensure dedicated city coverage.

Healthcare

Plans to restore and enhance senior programming.

- Plans to restore and enhance senior programming.

Public Services

Supports preserving all city-owned green space permanently.

- Supports preserving all city-owned green space permanently.

Energy & the Environment

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

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Wants to "secure a new ambulance contract to ensure a dedicated presence of ambulances within our city limits."

Plans to address the shortage of police officers by advocating for pensions to attract and retain officers.

Ed Ross has a bachelor of science in computer science from Wayne State University and a master of business administration from the International University of Monaco. He has a family with an adult stepdaughter and lives in Troy, Michigan. He is a member of the Troy Volunteer Fire Department and has served as a firefighter for five years.

Ed is a software engineer. He works from home. He previously lived and worked in Egypt during their revolution and spent three years in Afghanistan on several USAID and World Bank projects. In Afghanistan, he was the Director of the Afghanistan Infrastructure Database Center, overseeing quality assurance for building roads, schools, and sanitation projects. He also spent two years in France and Monaco earning an MBA.

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Campaign Kick Off: Elect Annalisa Bluhm for Troy City Council ...

Annalisa Bluhm is originally from Michigan. She earned bachelor’s degrees in communications and media studies and in international relations from Eastern Michigan University, followed by a master’s degree in communication studies from the same institution. She also studied Italian language and literature at Wayne State University. Annalisa lives in Troy with her husband and their three children.

Annalisa most recently worked at Northrop Grumman as vice president of corporate communications strategy and previously as vice president of CEO and leadership communications. She also held leadership roles at General Motors, including head of executive and strategic corporate communications, head of employee engagement, and head of global strategy and urban mobility. Earlier in her career, she worked at Dynamic Edge as director of communications and marketing, taught communications studies at Eastern Michigan University, and served as a legislative assistant in Senator Carl Levin’s Washington, D.C. office.

Annalisa's campaign for Troy City Council Member is her first run for public office.

Supports accelerating STEM job growth by uniting schools and businesses and investing in tech talent from trade schools to universities.

- Supports accelerating STEM job growth by uniting schools and businesses and investing in tech talent from trade schools to universities.

Plans to ensure Troy's zoning policies and services evolve together in a fiscally responsible way.

- Plans to ensure Troy's zoning policies and services evolve together in a fiscally responsible way.

Supports well-trained, well-supported, and community-centered police, fire, and EMS departments.

- Supports well-trained, well-supported, and community-centered police, fire, and EMS departments.

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

Supports the development of more sidewalks, trails, and parks to connect neighborhoods, parks, and businesses.

- Supports the development of more sidewalks, trails, and parks to connect neighborhoods, parks, and businesses.

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Annalisa Bluhm

Annalisa is an executive. She works at Northrop Grumman, where she served as Vice President. She previously worked at General Motors and in Senator Carl Levin's Washington, D.C. office.

Annalisa's campaign for Troy City Council Member is her first entry into politics. She is an appointed member of Troy's Liquor Advisory Committee.

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

Supports the development of more sidewalks, trails, and parks.

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.

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

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.

David Hamilton

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Ken Brodzinski has a bachelor of science in quantitative management science from St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri, and a master of science in business information technology from Walsh College in Troy, Michigan. He has lived in Troy since 1991 with his wife and their three children.

Ken is a retired senior systems engineer and database administrator who worked at EDS, GM, HP, HPE, and DXC Technology. He also worked for the US Commerce Department on the 2020 Census and served as an election inspector for the City of Troy for six years.

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

Promises to keep Troy's budget balanced while protecting essential services and avoiding unnecessary tax increases.

- Promises to keep Troy's budget balanced while protecting essential services and avoiding unnecessary tax increases.

Supports expanding city programs for seniors.

- Supports expanding city programs for seniors.

Supports providing police and firefighters with the tools and resources they need to keep communities safe.

- Supports providing police and firefighters with the tools and resources they need to keep communities safe.

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

Supports the bond proposal to improve the library and plans to work with library staff to address any issues regardless of the bond's outcome.

- Supports the bond proposal to improve the library and plans to work with library staff to address any issues regardless of the bond's outcome.

Supports the bond proposal to improve local infrastructure, including roads, parks, and public safety.

- Supports the bond proposal to improve local infrastructure, including roads, parks, and public safety.

Ken Brodzinski

Ken Brodzinski has a bachelor of science in quantitative management science from St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri, and a master of science in business information technology from Walsh College in Troy, Michigan. He has lived in Troy since 1991 with his wife and their three children, all graduates of Troy public schools.

Ken is a retired senior systems engineer and database administrator. He spent 34 years working at EDS, GM, HP, HPE, and DXC Technology. He also worked for the US Commerce Department on the 2020 Census and served as an election inspector for the City of Troy for six years, where he was promoted to precinct chairperson.

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

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

Rebecca earned a bachelor’s degree in international relations and American politics from Wheaton College, a master’s degree in Central and South-east European Studies from University College London, and a master of science and a doctorate in anthropology from the London School of Economics, where she studied as a Marshall Scholar. She lives in Troy, Michigan, with her husband and son.

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Rebecca is an economic anthropologist and currently works as communications officer for civil society at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. She previously worked at The Kresge Foundation in roles including communications officer for internal and strategic initiatives and presidential fellow. She earlier served as an international affairs fellow with the Council on Foreign Relations at the World Bank and has held teaching positions at the London School of Economics and Oakland University

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Rebecca currently serves on the Troy City Council, first elected in 2020. She also served as mayor pro tem from 2022 to 2023.

Plans to bolster public safety and strengthen the local economy while using tax dollars wisely.

- Plans to bolster public safety and strengthen the local economy while using tax dollars wisely.

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

Supports providing police and fire departments with state-of-the-art protective gear and equipment.

Plans to work with city staff and experts to reduce ambulance wait times.

Promises to ensure every tax dollar is used effectively and efficiently, with public safety as a priority.

- Supports providing police and fire departments with state-of-the-art protective gear and equipment.
- Plans to work with city staff and experts to reduce ambulance wait times.
- Promises to ensure every tax dollar is used effectively and efficiently, with public safety as a priority.

Supports expanding Troy Trails and preserving green spaces.

- Supports expanding Troy Trails and preserving green spaces.

Supports sustainable funding solutions to fix roads.

Supports the redevelopment of the Kmart site into a mixed-use development with a Michigan Medicine facility, residential, and retail amenities.

Advocated for a new pedestrian crossing with traffic lights to improve safety for residents walking to Jaycee Park and Troy Trails.

- Supports sustainable funding solutions to fix roads.
- Supports the redevelopment of the Kmart site into a mixed-use development with a Michigan Medicine facility, residential, and retail amenities.
- Advocated for a new pedestrian crossing with traffic lights to improve safety for residents walking to Jaycee Park and Troy Trails.

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Rebecca Chamberlain

Rebecca Chamberlain holds a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics. She lives with her husband and son in Troy.

Rebecca is a program officer at a leading charitable foundation in Michigan. She previously worked at The Kresge Foundation, where she focused on economic revitalization initiatives across the country. Earlier in her career, she worked at the World Bank, where she engaged with communities on international development projects. She has also taught performance metrics and evaluation at Oakland University.

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

Sadek Rahman earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Texas Tech University, an MBA in finance from Wayne State University, and an executive certificate from the MIT Sloan School of Management. He has served on the City of Troy’s Historic District Commission, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals. He also holds leadership roles in the American Association of Bangladeshi Engineers and Architects. He lives in Troy with his wife and two sons.

Sadek is a mechanical engineer and manager at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. He previously lectured at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology for three years.

Sadek's run for City Council in Troy is his first campaign for public office.

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

Supports affordable, single-level housing options for older adults to downsize and stay in their community.

Wants to change zoning laws to allow for more affordable housing.

- Supports affordable, single-level housing options for older adults to downsize and stay in their community.
- Wants to change zoning laws to allow for more affordable housing.

Supports modernizing the community library.

- Supports modernizing the community library.

Believes in creating a comprehensive plan to enhance road safety and quality.

Supports providing more monetary support to the Troy Public Works team.

- Believes in creating a comprehensive plan to enhance road safety and quality.
- Supports providing more monetary support to the Troy Public Works team.

Sadek Rahman

Sadek Rahman is from Troy, Michigan. He has a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, a master of science in mechanical engineering from Texas Tech University, an MBA in finance from Wayne State University, and an executive certificate from the MIT Sloan School of Management. He lives in Troy with his wife and two sons.

Sadek is a mechanical engineer and manager at a leading automotive OEM in Detroit. He previously lectured at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) for three years. He also served on the City of Troy's Historic District Commission, the Planning Commission, and the Zoning Board of Appeals. In addition to his civic involvement, Sadek holds leadership roles in several professional organizations. He is the current Vice President of the Asian Business Resource Group at his workplace and serves as the General Secretary of the American Association of Bangladeshi Engineers and Architects (AABEA). He also previously served as the Michigan Chapter President of AABEA and as the Director of Membership for the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Detroit chapter.

Sadek Rahman is currently a member of the Troy City Council. He previously served on the Troy Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. 

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

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