The provincial government appointed Dundas resident Milinda “Mel” C. Athulathmudali to the Hamilton Police Services Board for a three year term beginning on September 10, 2020.
Hamilton Police Board Promises Change Without Changing
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During a video conference meeting, members of the Board voted unanimously to “accept” the findings. They promise they will implement the 38 recommendations, but their words reveal a resistance to change, and a serious lack of understanding of the need for reform revealed in the report.
Hamilton Public Library “accelerating” plans for pick-up service this summer
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Chief Librarian says HPL is working to safely provide access to materials as the COVID situation improves. Library pivoted online in March, using its existing Pandemic Plan to guide their response.
Hamilton LGBTQ Committee Votes to Revoke City Hall’s Privilege to Raise Pride Flag in Protest of City Discrimination
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In response to the City’s employment of the last known leader of the Heritage Front Marc Lemire in a senior IT security role, and how the City conducted citizen committees.
Another Citizen Resignation from Dysfunctional Hamilton Farmers’ Market Board
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“As much as I am committed to the Hamilton Farmers’ Market I can no longer, as a matter of personal integrity, be part of the Board, whose focus has shifted to the demands of one stakeholder group at the expense of the wishes and needs of other stakeholders” – Marisa Di Censo
Library Board Votes To Maintain Current Services in 2019 Budget Submission to City Council
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Despite Interim City Manager Mike Zegarac instructing all City departments, boards, and agencies to bring in budgets under the rate of inflation, the Library Board votes to maintain present service levels instead of implementing cuts.
Developer Pitches New Public Library Branch as Part of Hamilton West Harbour Pier 8 Bid
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Hamilton’s Chief Librarian says the Hamilton Public Library is interested in discussing a new library branch with West Harbour developers seeking to win right to buy Pier 8 lands from City.
Hamilton Library Plans Launch of Freelton Extended Hours on October 26
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The extended hours are Monday to Thursday: 9am-8pm, and Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm.
It’s Above Board: Ward 10 Councillor Maria Pearson Assisting as Agent on Minor Variance Application
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I looked into the matter of Ward 10 City Councillor Maria Pearson serving as an Agent on a minor variance application in her ward. The variance will be heard on October 19.
I reviewed the application file, and spoke with multiple members of staff.
Journalistic Word Choice, Committee of Adjustment, and Tall Buildings as Minor Variances
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Developers and big corporate landlords in Ward 2 are increasingly using “minor variances” to bypass Planning Committee – challenging the concept of what is minor in planning.
Greenwin Takes Fight to Convert Family Units to Singles to the OMB
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The Committee of Adjustment voted to not approve the conversions, citing that the Committee does not have the power to amended site specific zoning amendments.