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Homelessness in Hamilton

photos shows a group of tents alongside a roadway
Posted inCity Hall

Hamilton City Council Holds Emergency Meeting and Ends Encampment Protocol

by Joey ColemanAugust 9, 2021August 9, 2021

The City of Hamilton plans to begin removing all encampments in parks and public property beginning August 30th.
Community groups are considering their response.

photos shows a group of tents alongside a roadway
Posted inCity Hall

Injunction Against Removing Homeless Encampments Foretells Likely Outcome of Charter Challenge

by Joey ColemanJuly 31, 2020November 24, 2023
photos shows a group of tents alongside a roadway
Posted inCity Hall

Jason Farr Issues Statement Regarding Plan to Remove Homeless Encampments on Friday

by Joey ColemanJuly 30, 2020
An image of Hamilton City Manager Janette Smith in her home kitchen wearing a computer headset during a video conference with the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
Posted inCity Hall News, Coronavirus

"Pandemic is shining a light on the cracks in our society": Hamilton City Manager

by Joey ColemanMay 19, 2020

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