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I’ve compiled voter turnout data for Hamilton’s past municipal elections, with charts to look at trends city-wide and at the ward level.
This is only the latest resignation for the Board which two consultant reports have described as ineffective. A third consultant’s report is ongoing, no date has been announced for its completion.
Arbitrator Brian Sheehan ruled to dismiss the grievance, finding that the union’s contract with the City does not force the municipality to give overtime shifts to staff employed by the union and on a leave of absence with the City.
The move comes as lawn sign campaigns such as the successful Stop Sprawl HamOnt movement against urban boundary expansion become more common.
City Staff propose to give themselves powers not provided in provincial law, and to do so in a vague manner.
A brief on why the change and what the change means.
The City hopes to prevent damage to the City’s tree canopy similar to last year’s significant outbreak caused by the nuisance moths previously referred to as gypsy moths.
Natural gas trucks are expected to decrease carbon emissions by 17.3 percent compared to diesel.
Dr. Richardson expects the need for more permanent staff “as COVID-19 transitions to an endemic state”. Presently, key staff are leaving for permanent positions elsewhere, and Hamilton needs to retain them.
Ombudsman’s findings follow a secret September 2020 meeting, and includes recommendations the Board ensure its meetings are open to the public with public notices provided in advance.
OLT rejects appeal claiming the building was too dense for the site.
OLT Member Blair Taylor ruled that the Township of Norwich’s conduct was “unreasonable” in opposing a zoning application for a barn.