City commits to ongoing improvements following inquiry

This post, from November 29, contains a release from the City and the Mayor in regards to the Red Hill Inquiry.

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The Red Hill Valley Parkway judicial inquiry has been released, with the City and City Council committing to review and implement recommendations in its ongoing commitment to public safety and trust.

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Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Rate Budget Approved

This post, from November 28, has information on the Water, Wastewater and Stormwater budget approval.

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Council approved a 2% City water, wastewater & storm rate increase for 2024. Unfortunately an additional 8% is required to pay for provincial downloading & regulations.

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Council ratifies Collective Agreement with Transit Union

This post, from November 27, has information on Council ratifying a four-year collective agreement with ATU Local 107.

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Council has ratified a four-year collective agreement with ATU Local 107, the union representing HSR bus operators, mechanics and other transit workers.

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Hamilton LRT Virtual Open House – November 30, 2023

This post, from November 25, has information on an upcoming LRT virtual open house on November 30.

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A virtual open house will be held this Thursday, November 30 from 6:30 – 8 PM. Registration is required.

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Hamilton council strikes down Vacant Unit Tax 

This post, from November 25, contains an interview featuring Cllr. Danko on the Vacant Unit Tax.

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Councillor Danko was recently on the OShow, discussing why the Vacant Unit Tax is a critical part of Hamilton’s housing affordability strategy, the City’s investment of hundreds of thousands of dollar on implementation and the risk of losing tens of millions of dollars of new revenue from absentee property owners – both here and overseas.

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Reimagining Neighbourhoods

This post, from November 18, has information on the Reimagining Neighbourhoods project.

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With residential zoning changing across Hamilton, the City is seeking public input on what those changes could look like.

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Update on City of Hamilton’s Fraud and Waste Hotline

This post, from November 17, has details on the latest report from the City’s Fraud and Waste Hotline.

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The City of Hamilton’s Fraud and Waste Hotline released their most recent report on their work, which saw double the volume of calls which helped verify over $132,000 in fraud and waste.

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2023 Order of Hamilton nominations are open

This article, from November 15, includes information on nomination details for the Order of Hamilton award.

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The nomination period for the Order of Hamilton is now open. Between now and December 15, you can nominate someone whose exceptional volunteer contributions help to build and improve the City of Hamilton.

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Mayor’s statement on transit disruption

This post, from November 14, contains a statement from Mayor Horvath regarding the current transit disruption.

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Mayor Horwath has issued a statement about the ongoing transit disruption currently affecting transit users throughout the city.

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Notice of Proposed Increase to Building Permit Fees

This post, from November 10, has information on proposed increases to building permit fees.

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The Planning Committee will be considering a report at an upcoming hybrid public meeting which includes a draft by-law which proposes an increase of 2% to existing fees.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko