Ferguson has not yet declared if he is seeking re-election. Read what you will into his interest in the 2023 council meeting calendar.
Posted inPlanning and Development
City of Hamilton Makes Significant Changes to Planning Department Structure
The planning department now consists of four sections: Development Planning, Heritage and Urban Design, Sustainable Communities [Community & Policy Planning], Zoning and Committee of Adjustment.
Posted inBriefs
BRIEF: Hamilton Ontario 2021 Census Population and Dwelling Data By Ward
The City of Hamilton’s Planning and Economic Development department just released its preliminary analysis of the 2021 federal census population data. General Manager of PED Jason Thorne writes the population increased in every ward except Ward 13 where “there was a minor population decline.” “City’s fastest growing communities are Glanbrook and Stoney Creek,” Thorne’s update […]
Posted inNews
Hamilton Planning Committee for March 22, 2022 – Roundup
During a nine-hour meeting, councillors voted 4-2 for more encampment enforcement, passed new zoning and transportation plans for Waterdown, a heritage designation process for the Grace Lutheran Church at 1107 Main West, voted to increase taxi fares, approved rapid housing at 221 Charlton East, responding to expected Planning Act changes, and more.
Posted inAdvisory and Sub-Committees
City of Hamilton Advisory Committee Roundup for March 21 to 25, 2022
The Business Improvement Area Advisory Committee, Committee Against Racism, Arts Advisory Committee, and Women and Gender Equity Committee all met this week.
Posted in2022 Hamilton Municipal Election, 2022 Hamilton Municipal Election Blog
Hamilton Election Blog: Daily Roundup Day T-210 – Partridge & Bratina Announced, Mail Ballots, and new Public School Trustee Wards
It’s the busiest day of election news yet, with Bratina declaring, Partridge retiring, the public school board changing its wards, and the first details on mail ballots. All of this in today’s roundup.
Posted in2022 Hamilton Municipal Election, Briefs
Hamilton Announces Details For Voting By Mail in 2022’s Municipal Election
City Hall says Hamiltonians will be able to request mail ballots using an online form between September 1st and 22nd using an online form on the City website.
Posted in2022 Hamilton Municipal Election
Hamilton Public School Trustees Adopt New Wards for 2022 Election
This is the first significant revamp of school board trustee ward allotments since the Hamilton-Wentworth District School was created as Ontario District School Board 21 on January 1, 1998.
Posted inCitizen-Majority Boards and Agencies
More Resignations from Hamilton Farmers Market Board Over Privatization Plans
Resignations follow a Council vote to hire a fourth consultant with a stated intention of privatizing the Market prior to this October’s municipal election.
Posted in2022 Hamilton Municipal Election
Former Mayor Bob Bratina Running for Mayor in the 2022 Municipal Election
Bratina says he can lead a new Council with “experience that will amplify and benefit, youthful approaches and new ideas.”