Frequently Asked Questions relating to this year’s budget

This post, from February 28, contains a 2024 Budget FAQ released by the City of Hamilton.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

City Council recently approved the 2024 Hamilton Tax Supported Budget, to which the City has released a FAQ for those wondering what your tax dollars support, why taxes have gone up and the impact on City services and programs.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Continue reading “Frequently Asked Questions relating to this year’s budget”

Hamilton council approves new city budget

This post, from February 17, has information on City Council approving the 2024 budget.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

City Council reduced and approved the City’s 2024 budget that will see a 5.8 per cent residential property tax increase, or about $286 more per household compared to last year – less than the 7.9% anticipated increase porposed at previous Council meetings.

For more details, please continue reading below….

Continue reading “Hamilton council approves new city budget”

City of Hamilton releases proposed 2024 budget

This post, from January 15, has information on the proposed 2024 City of Hamilton budget.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton has released its proposed 2024 operating and capital budget.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Continue reading “City of Hamilton releases proposed 2024 budget”

Ward 8 Taxpayer’s Townhall – January 31st

This post, from January 12, has information on an upcoming public meeting to discuss the 2024 City of Hamilton budget and projected tax increase.

Hello Ward 8 residents,

Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko is inviting residents to join him at 7pm, Wednesday January 31st at Westmount Recreation Centre to discuss the 2024 City of Hamilton Capital and Operating budget, City programs and services and the potential impact on your next tax bill.

For more details, please continue reading below….

Continue reading “Ward 8 Taxpayer’s Townhall – January 31st”

Get involved in Hamilton’s 2024 budget

This post, from January 9, has information for those wishing to participate in the City’s budgetary process.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City is inviting members of the public to participate in the City’s delegation day, set for January 16, 2024.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Continue reading “Get involved in Hamilton’s 2024 budget”

Get involved in the City’s 2024 budget process

This post, from October 28, has information on how residents can participate in the upcoming budgetary process.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton is inviting residents to participate and have their say about the City’s 2024 budget.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Continue reading “Get involved in the City’s 2024 budget process”

A message from Councillor Danko

This post, from September 18, has a statement from Councillor Danko re: preliminary budgetary estimates.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Councillor Danko has shared the following in relation to 2024 budgetary estimates.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Continue reading “A message from Councillor Danko”

Councillor Danko undecided on budget

This post, from March 10, contains a statement from Councillor Danko on the upcoming 2023 budget, as well as a recent radio interview on the subject.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Councillor Danko was recently on the Rick Zamperin show to discuss the 2023 budget and how he views the potential 6.7% tax increase.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Continue reading “Councillor Danko undecided on budget”

Community Safety Police Budget Public Meeting

This article, from February 8, provides background on the 2022 Police budget request and is a reminder that a virtual community meeting to further discuss policing with Ward 8 residents takes place February 9.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Police are one of the core services funded by municipal taxes. In recent years there have been strong opinions about the role of community policing and funding for the police budget.

To find out what you think, Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko is inviting Ward 8 residents to participate in a virtual public meeting at 7:00pm on Wednesday February 9th, 2020 – please click here to register.

Continue reading “Community Safety Police Budget Public Meeting”

Public Notice of Approved Water & Wastewater Rates for 2022

This post, from January 11, has information on water rate changes for 2022.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The City of Hamilton is advising water customers of changes to water and wastewater/storm rates that are effective as of January 1, 2022.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Continue reading “Public Notice of Approved Water & Wastewater Rates for 2022”
Councillor John-Paul Danko