Massive King Street Open Street Event Confirmed for June 18, 2023
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King Street is to be closed to vehicles for 3.5km between Gage Avenue in the East and John Street in the West.
Joey’s Notepad: Today’s Cancelled Council Meeting Confusion
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Somehow a routine meeting turned into a series of confusing and conflicting events.
City Hall Says E-Scooters Expected to Launch in Two Weeks
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A City of Hamilton Presentation Lists April 3rd for launch on the City Hall forecourt.
Why Council Cannot Set Term Priorities in Closed Session
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An explanation of the Municipal Act and why Hamilton City Council must make decisions in public.
OLT Brief: Dundas 71 Main Street Post Bill 23 Cash in Lieu Appeal CMC Hearing Date Set
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OLT will conduct a case management conference on May 5, 2023, for one of the first post-Bill 23 City development fee appeal with $646,416 at stake.
Joey’s Notepad: Resident Advisory Committee Members Must Fully Recuse When in Conflict of Interest
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The City needs to provide better training and support to advisory committees to prevent conflict of interest scandals.
Terry Whitehead’s 45-Day Remuneration Suspension Did Not Occur
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City Reports States Whitehead was fully paid his remuneration, without deduction, after Council voted to suspend it for 45 days.
Hamilton City Hall Meetings for Monday, February 27, 2023
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Public delegations on the 2023 City budget and the Ontario Land Tribunal has two hearings today.
City and Neighbours Allow Five Units at 130 Wellington South in OLT Deal
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Former Ward 2 Clr Jason Farr fought to stop any new rental housing in the Downtown Corktown neighbourhood
Hamilton Waterfront Trust Violated Open Meeting Laws
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Ontario Ombudsman confirms Waterfront Trust meetings must be open to the public.
Joey’s Notepad: With Toronto Getting a New Strong Mayor This Summer, Paul Johnson’s Future Could Change
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Former City of Hamilton staffer Paul Johnson was appointed Toronto City Manager by “Strong Mayor” John Tory. The next “Strong Mayor” can replace him with their own person.
The Waterloo Encampment Ruling: What It Means For Hamilton
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The Waterloo decision is persuasive, not binding precedent.
It does not affect Hamilton’s encampment enforcement procedures.