Farmers Market Board Debate Hours, Again. No Decision Made
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The Market remains on “temporary reduced COVID hours” implemented in March 2020. No plans to change hours despite vendors leaving due to lack of after-work hours.
More Resignations from Hamilton Farmers Market Board Over Privatization Plans
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Resignations follow a Council vote to hire a fourth consultant with a stated intention of privatizing the Market prior to this October’s municipal election.
Hamilton Farmers Market Chair and Treasurer Both Resign in Protest
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The Chair and the Treasurer of the Hamilton Farmers Market Board of Directors have both resigned from the Market Board on Monday in protest of City Council’s plans to privatize the downtown Hamilton facility.
Another Citizen Member Resigns From Hamilton Market Board
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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.
Hamilton Market Board Not Covered by Open Meeting Rules: Ontario Ombuds
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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.
Hamilton Council Stands Firm: No COVID Rent Relief for Market Vendors
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City Hall doubles down on claims the Market is not directly tied to the City of Hamilton despite being a City corporation, in a City facility, with City staff, and all decisions subject to Council approval.
Farmers’ Market Board Chair Resigns in Protest as City Council Demands Full Rent from Vendors Despite COVID Impacts
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Eric Miller’s resignation letter states the Council have created a crisis in the Market by voting 13-1 to deny COVID rent support to vendors.
City Council to Market Vendors: No to COVID Assistance, Pay Up or Leave
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Vendors have until January 21, the day the Market reopens after a renovation shutdown, to agree to payment plans for 2020 rent or they will not be allowed to continue operating at the Market.
Coming to the Hamilton Farmers' Market: "Good Eats" and Fritters
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Two new food vendors will focus upon take-out and for home sales as the Market changes due to COVID changes in traffic patterns.
Disband “Ineffective” Farmers Market Board Bogged Down by Vendor Reps: Consultant Says
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36-page report details serious problems with vendor representative behaviour, including a vendor rep who refuses to obey rules or pay fines.
Report calls for a new citizen led Board with only one vendor rep.