It’s only 15 seconds partially preserved video of the incident where Councillor Ferguson violently grabbed journalist Joey Coleman, but it is clear enough to prove the Basse Report false, to prove Councillor Ferguson was violent in his use of physical violence, that Coleman was standing where he should be in City Hall – the public foyer outside the media room -, and that Councillor Ferguson violated the City’s Zero Tolerance for Violence Policy.
Posted inCity Hall
Hamilton Library Proposes 1% Operating Budget Increase as per Council Request
Library expands services and community outreach while taking an expected $78,400 decrease in fine revenue as more materials are available digitally such as e-books.
Posted inEditors Note, Multiball Roundup
Coleman's Multiball Roundup for November 17, 2015
A collection of noteworthy stories, links, and commentary I read yesterday which I deem shareworthy. (Multiball is a reference to my pinball hobby)
Posted inCommunity Events, Videos
Is Hamilton Canada's Brooklyn? Ambitious City 2015 [Full HD Replay]
Is Hamilton Canada’s Brooklyn? This was the topic of the 2015 Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Ambitious City Event.
Carlo Scissura, President and CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, provided the keynote which was followed by a panel discussion moderated by Steve Paikin where Tim Potocic, Terry Cooke, and Sevaun Palvetzian of Civic Action discussed how Hamilton can learn from Brooklyn’s success and how to avoid some of the challenges Brooklyn encountered during its revival.
Full video replay of the event.
Posted inNews
Winnipeg Moving on Moving the Rails – Should Hamilton Follow?
Is Winnipeg providing Hamilton a road map for how to move the CN Stuart Street marshalling yard?
This editors says yes, we should be watching closely to see how we can achieve our goals here.
Posted inPlanning and Development
City: No Formal Application for Future of Mount St. Joseph Site
With 364 King Street West Demolished, the question now is what will Darko Vranich do with the property? With no formal application to the City, we look at what’s next for the Mount St. Joseph site.
Posted inCity Hall
Hamilton Town Hall on Carding
Replay video of Hamilton’s Town Hall into the police practice of carding.
Posted inEditors Note
The Alex Johnstone Controversy: Making Sense of It, and How She Can Still Win in HWAD
Analysis of the Johnstone Controversy including how Johnstone can still win in HWAD.
Posted inEditors Note
Relaunching The Public Record With Your Support!
The Public Record will return to City Hall on January 3, 2016 when the Ontario Ombudsman’s oversight of City Council begins. I will resume full coverage of all meetings.
Crowdfunding campaign to support the relaunch will occur in late October and November.
Posted inEditors Note
From The Editor: The Public Record Suspends Operations, Thanks Patrons for Support
The Public Record must suspend operations.
I cannot say thank you enough to everyone who has supported The Public Record over the years, you’ve made all that was achieved possible. You understood that local journalism – the kind written by journalists who live in the community they cover – is important and you helped fund it.