Council ratifies agreement with CUPE Local 5167

This post, from September 13, has details on City Council’s ratification of the collective agreement reached with CUPE Local 5167.

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City Council has ratified the agreement with CUPE Local 5167, ensuring no service interruptions to vital City services.

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Special meeting of the City of Hamilton’s Planning Committee

This post, from September 6, has details on an upcoming Special Planning Committee meeting regarding the Greenbelt on September 14.

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The City of Hamilton will be holding a special meeting of the Planning Committee on the evening of September 14th.

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Homeless Tent Encampment Protocol – Information for Ward 8 Residents

This post, from August 23, has information for Ward 8 residents about the homeless tent Encampment Protocol.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

As many Ward 8 residents are likely aware, Hamilton City Council has voted 10-6 in support on a set of rules for homeless tent encampments within the City of Hamilton.

Many residents have reached out to share their concerns.

The following post includes information for Ward 8 residents about the “Encampment Protocol”, the homelessness crisis, solutions to homelessness, housing affordability and what happens if there is a homeless tent encampment in your neighbourhood.

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City reaches tentative agreement with CUPE 5167

This post, from August 20th, has information on the tentative agreement between the City and CUPE Local 5167.

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The City has reached a tentative agreement subject to the union’s ratification of the new deal and approval by City Council.

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Council backs plan to allow for some encampments in Hamilton

This post, from August 16, has details on Council’s backing of some encampments in Hamilton.

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Councillors voted 10-6 in support on a set of rules for people who are experiencing homelessness, after more than seven hours of discussion at a general issues committee meeting Monday.

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Potential CUPE Local 5167 Labour Disruption Notice

This post, from August 15, has details on a potential strike impacting multiple City services.

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The City of Hamilton has issued a press release on the potential impacts on City services should strike action commence on August 21st.

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City of Hamilton Council priorities approved

This post, from July 14, has full details on Council’s priorities for its upcoming term.

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City Council officially approved its three main priorities for this (2022-2026) Council term, which were chosen by Council as critical areas to focus time, resources and discretionary budget.

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Notice of Public Meeting – Recommended policy framework and secondary plan guidelines for Urban Expansion Areas

This post, from June 30, has information of an upcoming public meeting taking place on July 11.

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On July 11, 2023, Planning staff will be presenting the recommended Policy Framework and Secondary Planning Guidelines for Urban Expansion Areas at a Public Meeting of the City of Hamilton’s Planning Committee.

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Council sets its 2022-2026 term priorities

This post, from June 27, has details on City Council’s priorities for the next term.

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At the June 27th General Issues Committee, Hamilton City Council set its term priorities, setting focus and strategic, achievable goals for the next four years.

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Ward 8 survey on Proposed Encampment Protocol

This post, from June 10, contains information on a survey to better understand the views of Ward 8 residents.

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As the City wants to better understand the thoughts of Hamiltonians in relation to encampment protocol, the Ward 8 office has launched its own survey to better understand the views, thoughts or concerns of Ward 8 residents.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko