Hamilton’s Development Industry Spending Thousands on Facebook Ads
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You can see how much the Hamilton Needs Housing campaign is spending on Facebook.
Hamilton Police Board Held Secret Emergency Meeting on September 2nd
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The Police Board is not saying what it did during the meeting, beyond announcing they are making National Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30 a statutory holiday for Hamilton Police.
Coleman’s Notes: Another Developer Frustrated with City Hall Being Closed
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Developers of all sizes are beginning to publicly complain about City Hall remaining closed due to COVID, stating there are shortcomings with the City’s planning division staff all working from home.
Thousands of Mail-In Ballots Cast in Hamilton
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The number of mail-in ballots cast in Flamborough-Glanbrook exceeds the 2019 margin of victory. Hamiltonians may need to wait until Friday to find out who wins.
Hamilton Survey Responses Overwhelmingly Oppose Urban Boundary Expansion
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82% of mail survey respondents select urban boundary freeze option.
Council to decide on urban boundary expansion during October 25 special meeting.
Council Pensions and the Potential of a Lame-Duck Session in 2022
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Public anger at City Hall coverups, lies, and scandal may push councillors out of office, but it is their own vote to increase their own pensions which is a better pull factor for voluntary retirement.
Developers Say Staff-Only Development Review Team Meetings are Not Working
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Developers say they are finding being excluded from development review meetings during COVID is delaying projects and resulting in problems responding to staff concerns regarding proposals.
City Hall Preparing for Possible Lame-Duck Council During 2022 Election
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City planning staff say they working to get as many planning files in front of council by August 2022 in the event fewer than 12 councillors seek re-election.
No Set Date for City of Hamilton Staff to Return to Offices
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Council to discuss plans to reopen city offices with no tentative dates for reopening. Staff will get four weeks’ notice before any return to office.
City of Hamilton to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day
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The new federal holiday responds to the call by The Truth and Reconciliation Commission