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.
Posted inCity Hall
Hamilton Planning Committee for August 11, 2015
Live video not available due to lack of internet connection in Council Chambers today.
Posted inCity Hall
Hamilton City Council GIC for August 10, 2015
City Council meets to discuss how to implement LRT – with many community delegations on the agenda, a report on the Mayor’s proposal for an anti-gun bylaw, replacing the tax-free portion of Councillors salary, and North End traffic at Bay and Burlington Streets. Replay Value the coverage of ThePublicRecord.ca? ThePublicRecord.ca needs your support to continue, […]
Posted inCity Hall
Councillors Look at Making Pay More Transparent, Drop Tax-Free Portion
Result will be their take-home remains the same, their pensions increase, and their salaries are more transparent
Posted inCity Hall
Council Ends Red Hill Valley Parkway Lawsuit Against Federal Government
It is over. After over a decade, the City of Hamilton is withdrawing its ill-fated lawsuit against the Federal Government claiming bad-faith in a federal environmental assessment order which delayed the project.
Posted inCommunity Events, Videos
Town Hall on Electoral Reform With Desmond Cole
How do we build a fair electoral system? Three speakers will address the issue: Professor Karen Bird, McMaster University Be the Vote, a youth voting initiative Desmond Cole, writer and project co-ordinator for City Vote Replay
Posted inPolice Services Board, Videos
Hamilton Police Services Board for July 2015
Full recording of the Hamilton Police Service Board meeting for July 2015.
Posted inElections
NDP Rally A Full Dress Rehearsal for Fall Campaign
NDP rally a dress rehearsal for fall election when Mulcair comes back to win new ridings in Hamilton.