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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hamilton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Schuler Benninghoff Mill development funding
Council locked in state strategic community investment dollars for the Schuler Benninghoff Mill redevelopment via an emergency ordinance.
Build Back the Block housing
Council finalized $2.5 million in bonds for the program and the governor's office announced another $2.5 million grant. The money cuts utility-reconnection costs for new homes, supporting a goal of 100 new homes by 2030.
Data center regulation
Opponents urged council to reject the data center, citing pollution, health risks, and warnings that the AI industry may be a financial bubble. The city manager said the impact study is done — delivering even 45 megawatts would take at least 24 months — and the developer is deciding by month's end whether to continue studying.