March 2022 - Councillor John-Paul Danko

Hamilton City Council adopts 2022 tax supported operating budget

This post, from March 31, has an update on the City’s adoption of its next operating budget.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Hamilton City Council has adopted its next operating budget, seeing a 2.8% increase on average for Hamiltonians this coming year.

For more details, please continue reading below…

City taking steps toward a comprehensive Watershed Action Plan in Hamilton

This post, from March 30, has details on the reduction of contaminants in Hamilton Harbour.

By the end of this year, the majority of work aimed to reduce contamination in Hamilton Harbour will be complete.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Hamilton Water advising residents on the importance of maintaining their backwater valve

This post, from March 28, has information on an upcoming letter headed to over 11,000 households with backwater valves.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours

With pounding rain showers a regularity in the Hamilton area these days, Hamilton Water is reminding residents on the importance of a properly maintained backwater valve.

For more details, please continue reading below…

City confirms first case of bat rabies this year

This post, from March 28, has information on the City’s first case of bat rabies since May 2021.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Public Health officials have recently confirmed the first case of bat rabies found in the City since May of 2021.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Repealing of municipal physical distancing & mandatory masking

This post, from March 24, has details on the repealing of the mask and social distancing by-law in Hamilton.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

At the March 21 council meeting, City Council voted to end masking and social distancing by-laws.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Accessible wheelchair swing set for Ward 8 park

This post, from March 24, has information on the new accessible swing slated for William Connell Park.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Following the success and popularity of Hamilton’s first accessible swing at Gage Park, the City of Hamilton is purchasing two new accessible swings – one of which will be introduced in Ward 8.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Politically Speaking with Councillor Danko

This post, from March 24, has a video link to Councillor Danko’s most recent appearance on Cable 14’s “Politically Speaking”

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Councillor Danko recently appeared on Politically Speaking on Cable 14 where he had the opportunity to touch on multiple issues affecting City residents, including area rating.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Improvements to take shape at Dr. William Bethune Park

This post, from March 23, has information on upgrades slated for Dr. William Bethune Park.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Dr. William Bethune Park, located at 60 DiCenzo Drive, is in line for a few upgrades in the coming months.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Hamilton Police Services Board looking for your input

This post, from March 20, contains information on a survey launch by the Hamilton Police Services Board.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

In case you missed it and are interested, the Hamilton Police Services Board wants to hear your input as it is in the process of developing its next Strategic Plan.

For more details and how to participate, please continue reading below…

Over $300k allocated for pothole and sidewalk repair across Ward 8 this Spring

This post, from March 19, has details on sidewalk and road repairs slated for Ward 8 this spring.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

With the winter weather wreaking havoc on streets and sidewalks across Ward 8, Councillor Danko will be utilizing money from the Minor Maintenance Fund to make things smoother for local drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians.

For more details, please continue reading below…