Seven Councillors state they will vote to support the police budget. Virtually guaranteeing it will past.
Posted inBriefs
Gateway Arena Property Tax Appeal Fails
In an interesting decision with a lot of complexity, the Assessment Review Board dismisses a reduction request.
Posted inJoey's Notepad, Municipal Affairs Briefs
Joey’s Notepad: Appointing Township Clerks as ICs Does Not Solve Underlying Cost Problem
Integrity Commissioners are expensive. The Province Needs to Provide Them to Small Municipalities
Posted inCity Hall
Hamilton Posts Bid Documents for New HSR Bus Barn
Hamilton’s public transit agency wants to move into the 430,000-sq.ft. 200 bus facility in Q4 2024.
Posted inPlanning and Development
DRP Supportive Overall, With Reservations, of Delta Secondary Redevelopment
Hamilton’s Design Review Panel says the proposed three towers need more privacy, the central park needs sunlight, and there needs to be contribution to the public realm.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Ontario Liberals Field Deirdre Pike as Hamilton Centre Candidate
The Hamilton Centre by-election must be called by March 15.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: The Court Challenge on Hamilton Urban Boundary
Notes on the arguments in the legal docs.
Posted inCitizen-Majority Boards and Agencies, City Hall News
Farmers Market Board Debate Hours, Again. No Decision Made
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.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: City Files Injunction Against Soil Dumping in Flamborough
The City is doing things right in dealing with the latest case of soil dumping in rural Hamilton.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Committee Against Racism Continues Push for Board of Health Professionalization
Calls are growing for Hamilton to adopt the professional models used in other municipalities.