
Protesters Disrupt Hamilton Council Meeting, Demand Vote Against Police Budget
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Council forced to end public delegates on 2023 City budget after protesters drown out meeting with demands to defund police.
TPR Hamilton | Hamilton's Civic Affairs News Site (https://thepublicrecord.ca/topics/2023-city-of-hamilton-budget/)
Council forced to end public delegates on 2023 City budget after protesters drown out meeting with demands to defund police.
Seven Councillors state they will vote to support the police budget. Virtually guaranteeing it will past.
City Council will now decide if they accept the budget or if they’ll send it to arbitration.
At least one Police Board member will vote against the increase at this Thursday’s Police Board meeting.
City Budget Chief Tells New Council during an orientation meeting. City Manager’s Office did not stream updates.