Commercial assessments are decreasing post-COVID, increasing the residential property tax burden… and it will happen in Hamilton.
Posted inBriefs, City Hall News
Privacy Breach in Caledon Involves Hamilton’s Integrity Commissioner
David Boghosian accidentally identified a complainant who asked for anonymity, Metroland Media reports.
Posted inPlanning and Development
City and LJM Developments Agree to 17 Storeys at Queenston and Nash
Non-decision appeal was originally asking for 16-storeys, City Council approved 17 as part of OLT settlement.
Posted inCity Hall News
COLEMAN: Why Do Integrity Commissioners Unnecessarily Opine on Non-Council Members?
ICs serve to address the power imbalance between poorly behaved council members and public. Opining about complainants discourages complaints
Posted inBriefs, City Hall News
Indigenous Groups Call for Creation “Indigenous Specific” Council Seat
The Circle of Beads will hold a press conference at Hamilton City Hall on Monday June 10.
Posted inCity Hall News
Council Holds Unplanned Hurried Closed Session on Personnel Matter
Hamilton Council went into a rushed closed session on Wednesday to deal with an unusually urgent HR matter
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Notepad: Arts Funding and Municipalities, Links to Stories Elsewhere Today
In Hamilton, large arts organizations are seeking increased funding from City Council. A combination of decreasing paid attendance and increasing costs is bringing this issue to the forefront.
Posted inTribunals
Hamilton Property Standards Committee for June 5, 2024
The quasi-judicial tribunal heard four cases, all but one quickly settled
Posted inHamilton City Council
Council Closed Session Watch: “Lease Agreement – Pier 7, 121 Haida Drive (formerly 47 Discovery Drive)”
Three councillors oppose the confidential deal, only one voted against keeping it confidential
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: Saskatoon Council Washroom Break Tie Vote and Honour in Politics
“[W]hen we are in there, it’s not about agreeing or disagreeing, it’s not about fighting each other. it’s about moving the city forward,” Saskatoon councillor says about their council culture.