February 2025 - Councillor John-Paul Danko

City of Hamilton ends Significant Weather Event declaration

This post, from February 26, has information on the City of Hamilton declaring an end to its most recent Significant Weather Event.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

After back to back snowstorms, the City has officially ended the Significant Weather Event declaration that was issued on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 12 pm. This declaration is now lifted as of Wednesday, February 26, at 9 am.

For more details, please continue reading below…

City of Hamilton Adopts 2025 Municipal Budget

This post, from February 19, has details on the City adopting the 2025 Tax Budget.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The 2025 Tax Budget reflects a balanced approach to maintaining affordability while also investing in services and infrastructure.

For more details, please continue reading below….

Hamilton Community Safety Survey

This post, from February 15, has information on a Community Safety Survey being conducted by Wilfrid Laurier University.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Wilfrid Laurier University is conducting an online survey to better understand the perceptions of safety and victimization of individuals across the City of Hamilton, and are inviting Hamiltonians to participate in the Hamilton Community Safety Survey.

For more details, please continue reading below…

City of Hamilton declares Significant Weather Event for February 12, 2025

This post, from February 12th, has information on the City’s declaration of a Significant Weather Event which could impact city roads, sidewalks and programs.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton has issued a significant weather event for February 12th, as parts of the city will experience close to 25cm of snow accumulation during a 24 hour period.

For more details, please continue reading below….

Hamilton launches new Vacant Unit Tax

This post, from February 11, has information on the City’s launch of the Vacant Unit Tax.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton’s new Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration period opens today, marking an important step in the City’s efforts to address Hamilton’s affordable housing crisis. The program aims to increase the supply of housing in Hamilton by encouraging residential property owners to occupy or rent their properties rather than leaving them vacant.