A quick note of the other two mayoral vetoes before Hamilton’s, one in Mississauga and the other in Ajax.
Posted inColeman's Notes
COLEMAN: “Made in Stoney Creek” Solution Moves Affordable Housing to East Hamilton
The “Made in Stoney Creek” solution, as Francis brands the plan, puts this new affordable housing in East Hamilton instead of Stoney Creek.
Posted inJoey's Notepad, News
Joey’s Notepad: Education Act to Require In-Person Attendance by Trustees and Qualifications for Integrity Commissioners
Changes to the Education Act will improve ICs, add an IC appeal process, and require trustees to be physically present at emetings.
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Joey’s Notepad: City of Hamilton Resumes Internal Development Review Team Meetings
City continues to recover from cybersecurity incident.
Posted inColeman's Notes
COLEMAN: Council Cannot ‘Skip Out to the Washroom’ To Pass Stoney Creek Housing
Councillors decision to vote down the Vacant Home Tax on the “Bills List” removes face-saving option of a councillor being in the washroom.
Posted inDocuments
Original Document: Prefabricated, Leased Washroom Pilot at Woodlands Park (March 27, 2024)
Originally included in the City Council agenda for March 27. Withdrawn and removed from the City website.
Posted inOntario Land Tribunal
$1.6-Million at stake as City and LiUNA Argue Parkland Fees at OLT
City argues parkland fees should be calculated when 488-500 Upper Wellington demo permits issued, LiUNA says date should be when construction permits issued.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Hamilton Police Services Board Will Livestream on YouTube
Thursday’s meeting will be streamed beginning at 1:00 p.m.
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BRIEF: Hamilton Police Chief Asks Police Board for Permission to Hire 33 Officers to Backfill for Long-Term Absences
Police Chief says 49 officers “who have been absent on WSIB for more than twenty four (24) months continuously” and HPS needs to backfill to maintain service
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BRIEF: Hamilton Police Adding Three Staff to Offender Management Unit, Province Funding 100% for Three Years
OMU will monitor violent and repeat offenders who are out on bail or under community supervision orders