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.
Posted inJoey's Notepad
Joey’s Notepad: CN Rail Wins Federal Court Stay in Milton in battle with Halton Region
The legal ruling reveals how the courts balance the national interest of having railways against local government jurisdiction
Posted inBriefs
Province Releases New Figures for “Affordable Resident Units” in Hamilton
$1017 for a bachelor, $1326 for a 1bdrm, $1543 for a 2bdrm, $1670 for 3 or more bdrms.
Posted inCity Hall News, Hamilton City Hall, News
City and Hamilton’s Public School Board Exploring Land “License” for Affordable Housing in Riverdale
Ontario’s Education Act regulations require fair-market value for selling or leasing school board lands, but are “silent” on “licensing” and “joint-use agreements” with education related community services.