City of Hamilton introduces Proposed 2025 Tax Budget

This post, from January 26th, has details on the City of Hamilton’s 2025 Tax Budget.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

At the January 23 meeting of the General Issues Committee, the City of Hamilton introduced its Proposed 2025 Tax Budget, with an overview provided by the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services. The proposed budget aims to address the City’s growing service needs and demands while managing affordability for residents.

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Public Notice of Approved Water & Wastewater Rates for 2025

This post, from January 15, has information on this year’s water rates.

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The City of Hamilton is advising water customers of changes to water and wastewater/storm rates that are effective as of January 1, 2025.

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Cybersecurity Update

This post, from October 15, contains a cybersecurity update from the City of Hamilton.

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The City of Hamilton has issued an update regarding the cybersecurity incident from earlier this year, with almost all services now operating in a full or modified state.

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Indigenous Landmarks and Monuments Review

This post, from September 17, has information on an upcoming in-person Indigenous Landmarks and Monuments Review engagement session at Westmount Rec Centre.

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An in-person engagement session will be taking place at the Westmount Recreation Centre on Tuesday, September 24th for Ward 8 residents.

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City warns residents of new scam

This post, from July 16, has information on a recent text messaging scam which could impact Hamilton residents.

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The City of Hamilton is warning residents about a new scam which has impacted various residents at this date.

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Cybersecurity Update – Release of Incident Impact Report

This post, from June 19th, has details on a recent report regarding the February cybersecurity incident.

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At the most recent General Issues Committee, the City presented a report providing an operational and cost update related to February’s cybersecurity incident.

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City passes historic by-law in support of tenants’ rights

This post, from April 17th, has information on the approval of a historic by-law supporting tenants’ rights.

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Hamilton City Council has approved the first-of-its-kind by-law focused on preventing unfair evictions.

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City continues bringing services back online

This post, from March 28, has details on a number of City services coming back online.

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As the City continues to recover from the ongoing cybersecurity attack, it has released a list on a number of programs/services which are back online.

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Hamilton council approves new city budget

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

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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.

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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.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko