Councilmember· 2020-01-06 - 2028-01-03 (Hamilton Charter Section 3.02 text read: terms begin the first Monday in January after the November election; first elected Nov 2019 per Journal-News; re-elected Nov 2023)
Eric Pohlman
Hamilton
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 45:05
- Avg per meeting
- 3:00
- Segments
- 824
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Top issues during term (16)(Development)
Build Back the Block housing
$5 million total between the bond issuance and the new state grant.
Data center regulation
Unknown; the project's viability and utility cost impacts are still being studied.
Schuler Benninghoff Mill development funding
State grant dollars plus committed city funds cover the reimbursement agreement.
Adaptic aluminum manufacturing plant at Enterprise Park
Sale proceeds weren't stated in the meeting, but the deal supports local job growth.
Affordable housing fee waiver pilot program
Waived development fees reduce city revenue in the short term to spur housing construction.
Todd Homes Ludlow Street infill housing
City sells two parcels and invests funding agreements in four new homes on Ludlow Street; dollar figures not stated.
Affordable housing fee waiver pilot program
Waived fees reduce city revenue on qualifying projects in exchange for more housing.
infrastructure development
While a hefty price tag comes with building a brand-new facility, it's a major capital investment that will shape city spending for years.
Infill housing on industrially zoned land (825 Maple Avenue)
Mueller Hotel redevelopment agreement
CRA agreements typically forgo some future tax revenue in exchange for redevelopment investment; specific terms were not detailed publicly.
909 Ross Avenue electrical service dispute
The required relocation could impose significant additional costs on the project.
Urban renewal plan amendments
redevelopment plan
It's a huge $29 million investment that's expected to seriously boost our local economy.
railroad quiet zone
Setting up the quiet zone might require some local funds for crossing upgrades, but your sleep will finally be priceless.
site redevelopment
Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for immediate cleanup, but smart redevelopment could eventually boost local property values.
urban development
Property values might jump, but expect your tax dollars and cost of living to shift as the area grows.
Decisions during term (7)
Recorded while Pohlman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Development Fee Waiver Pilot Program amendment adopted
Rezoning — 2921 Tylersville Road to Industrial Planned Development
Minor Planned Development time extension — 2251 NW Washington Boulevard
Executive session on economic development and personnel
Executive session — economic development
Executive session on economic development applicant
Executive session — economic development applicant and personnel matters
Voting record (1)(Development)
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