March 2023 - Councillor John-Paul Danko

Council approves 2023 Operating Budget

This post, from March 29, contains details on the 2023 Operating Budget – which was approved by City Council.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

City Council has approved the 2023 Operating Budget, with taxes set to increase by 5.8 percent rather than the anticipated 6.7 percent.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Downbound Claremont Access to be closed until late summer

This post, from March 29, has information on the closure of the Claremont Access downbound lanes.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City is expecting the downbound lane of the Claremont Access to be closed until August or September after inspection found urgent erosion which has created concern regarding the slope’s stability.

For more details, please continue reading below…

City planning on installing 1.2km bike lane along Inverness Avenue

This post, originally published on March 21, has been updated with a letter area residents can expect regarding the upcoming facilitation of the Inverness bike lanes.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

City staff are scheduling the installation of a bike lane along Inverness Avenue that will connect with the Keddy Access Trail, along with other road safety improvements.

For more details, please continue reading below…

City Auditor launches election survey

This post, from March 27, has information on the newly launched Municipal Election Administration Survey.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The Office of the City Auditor is launching a Municipal Election Administration Survey to help identify any areas for improvement of the Municipal Election.

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City wants “comprehensive” approach to land-use policy

This post, from March 22, has information on a “comprehensive” approach to the City’s land-use policy involving secondary plans.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City wants to have a “comprehensive” approach to its land-use policy with the newly expanded urban area and secondary plans.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Upcoming road closure affecting Claremont Access

This post, from March 21, has information on an upcoming road closure to a portion of the Claremont Access.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Claremont Access ramp users should expect delays March 23rd, weather permitting.

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City given extension to complete Chedoke Creek dredging

This post, from March 15, has details on an extension given by the province to the City in regards to the Chedoke Creek spill.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton received word from the province that they have agreed to a two month extension to allow works to dredge up a layer of biohazardous sediment that’s settled on the bottom of Chedoke Creek.

For more details, please continue reading below…