Boutis sat on the two-member 2017 Ontario Municipal Board panel that overturned gerrymandered ward boundaries proposed by Hamilton City Council.
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COLEMAN: Free Expression, Sarah Jama, and the Government’s Motion to Remove Her from the Legislature
The Conservative motion to remove Jama’s speaking rights undermines free expression.
It is politics that further undermines our political system.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Ontario Conservative Government Tables Legislation to Return Lands to Greenbelt
Hamilton Book Road and Fifty Road lands to be returned to Greenbelt Designation
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BRIEF: City of Hamilton to Enforce Short-Term Rental Licensing Beginning Jan 2, 2024
City delayed enforcement following City staff bungling of renoviction bylaw.
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BRIEF: Gage Park Greenhouse is Open Again
Reopening follows a three month closure to complete emergency roof repairs.
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Hamilton City Council Endorses Federal Liberal Bill C-18 in a 8 to 6 Vote
Council votes to make lobbying for Bill C-18 a top priority.
Posted inBriefs
Another Damning IPC Ruling Against City of Hamilton
In a ruling issued on September 25, 2023, IPC Adjudicator Lan An order the City of Hamilton to conduct a proper search and release the records by October 24, 2023.
Posted inColeman's Notes
COLEMAN: Politicians Must Stay Out of Bylaw Enforcement
Mayor Andrea Horwath commented upon a specific bylaw enforcement. With a new Integrity Commissioner, Councillors will need to be more careful.
Posted inCity Hall
Ontario Government Considering Affordable Housing Priority for Former School Sites
New rules could enable the repurposing of the Sir John A Macdonald site in Downtown Hamilton for affordable housing.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Mayor Horwath’s Transparency Task Force Co-Chairs Named
backgrounds, skill sets, and personalities will be a good match for achieving comprehensive and actionable recommendations.