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Join me for the first Seniors Town Hall of the term on Thursday, April 24 at 12:00pm at the YWCA on MacNab Street South in Ward 2 to share your thoughts on issues impacting seniors in Ward 2. Lunch will be provided. Hope to see you there! #HamOnt

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Ward 2 Community Grants are open for Q2 2025. If you're a not for profit organization looking for help with programming or events, apply before May 3. For more information about the program, criteria, and scoring visit ward2hamilton.ca/grants. #HamOnt

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Happy Heritage Thursday #HamOnt. This week we're shining a light on the Stewart Memorial Church in the Beasley neighbourhood, Hamilton’s oldest surviving Black congregation dating back to the 1830s. Let's dig into the history.

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Over the course of 2025, the Hamilton Waterfront Trust will dissolve and enter into a transfer agreement to turn its assets and programming over to the City of Hamilton. #HamOnt

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To be transparent about my absence, I’ve been sick in bed for the last couple of days, which is why I couldn’t make it to the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee. #HamOnt

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In light of comments made by police to CHCH, it's important to clarify that I offered, at the meeting on Monday, to facilitate a discussion with the Chief of Police if business owners wanted me to. I attended a similar discussion with downtown BIAs. Happy to do so here. #HamOnt

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As part of ongoing engagement with businesses on James Street North, I held a meeting last night to discuss concerns raised around the Cathedral Café, crime and public safety, and how a BIA might help businesses with advocacy efforts. #HamOnt

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Thanks to the Somali Community in Hamilton for a wonderful Iftar last night. Ramadan Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem to everyone during these final days of reflection and devotion. #HamOnt

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Great to join HARRC for some deep learning today on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Ward 2 with my good friend Dr. Anjali Menezes. Really appreciated the talk from Dr. Barbara Perry from the Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism. #HamOnt

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Yesterday was a 2 town hall kind of day. Thanks to the Durand NA for inviting me out to talk to their members and to Justin Lewis from the City, Edith Wilson from the Hamilton Community Land Trust, and Emily Power from the Caroline Co-op to join me to talk affordable housing. #HamOnt

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This Heritage Thursday we're looking at the ongoing history of the beloved trees that have been part of Gore Park since its founding. This mini forest has had some real ups and downs over its 200 year history, including a real fiasco in the 1980s. Let's get into it! #HamOnt

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The City of Hamilton's Point in Time Count was released today at the General Issues Committee. The Count surveys those who experience homelessness. Its 8 key findings clear up some of the misinformation circulating about those experiencing homelessness. Let's get into it. #HamOnt

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See you tomorrow night at the Hamilton Farmers' Market to talk affordable housing in Ward 2. #HamOnt

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Good news for Ward 1 and 2 residents who have been asking for extended hours for bylaw officers to respond to noise complaints in the late evening and early morning hours. @maureenwilson.bsky.social and I have been meeting with staff about this for a while. Really glad to see this. #HamOnt

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Birds are migrating north! You can help them arrive safely this spring by turning off non essential lighting and closing blinds at night from now until the end of May. American Woodcocks, pictured here, are among the top 20 species victim to bird building collisions. #HamOnt

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The Bicycle Mayor of #Hamont has a message for Dough Fraud "You can take these bike lanes from our cold dead hands! Induced demand, demands an end!" Not only did I get the sticker I got the t-shirt as well.

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This week's Heritage Thursday post is focused on the impact of Irish immigrants on the Corktown neighbourhood. Formerly called a "wolf-infested forest at the foot of Hamilton Mountain", it's now one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in the city. #HamOnt

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Reminder that we're one week away from our Town Hall on Affordable Housing at the Hamilton Farmers' Market with guests from the City of Hamilton's Housing Secretariat, Caroline Street Co-op, and Hamilton Community Land Trust. Hope to see you there! #HamOnt

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Here’s reporting from The Spec on the temporary closure of Eastwood Arena. I continue to be concerned about the impact. If you want more information on the survey I conducted that mentioned in the article, visit open.substack.com/pub/ward2ham.... #HamOnt

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The latest edition of the Ward 2 Newsletter has hit subscriber inboxes. I write about plans to revitalize downtown, the upcoming deadline for the Vacant Unit Tax, and outcomes from Council meetings on February 12 and March 5. Read all about it at ward2hamilton.substack.com/p/issue-25. #HamOnt

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I just learned from City staff that Eastwood Arena in the North End will be temporarily closed due to structural issues with the roof. Here's a high level summary, to address potential questions from media and the community. I'll keep updates coming as I have them. #HamOnt

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Public statement on the Hamilton Police Service Board complaint against me, just over one year later. I'm still suspended and I'm still waiting for a ruling. I'm calling on my fellow Board members to reveal how they voted on this complaint. Transparency matters. #HamOnt

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I've heard from some Hamiltonians concerned about the closure of the Waterfront Trail connecting Wards 1 and 2 and wanted to provide an update now that I've heard from City of Hamilton staff about it. TL/DR - It should be open in less than 2 weeks. #HamOnt

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Happy Heritage Thursday #HamOnt. This week we're looking at the history of Jackson Street. Before it was named for Edward Jackson in the late 19th century, it was both Maiden Lane and Tyburn Street.

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Congratulations to all the nominees and winners at last night’s YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. The work this organization does lifts up so many people in our city. Proud to continue to represent them as Ward 2 Councillor. #HamOnt

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Good morning. I am starting today at the Hamilton Property Standards Committee. Responding to public pressure following the Gore Park buildings collapse, the City of Hamilton is ordering the owners of 21 John South to secure the building against the elements. #hamont #yhmcc

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Had a great initial conversation with businesses and vendors last night at Hamilton Artists Inc. The feedback was clear - people love Art Crawl but they want to make it better. We'll be meeting again soon to talk about outcomes and I'll update the public when I know more. #HamOnt

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There are sooo many things to love about @cityofhamilton.bsky.social new public housing, on a former parking lot, at Bay & Cannon! We need much more of this, across the entire #HamOnt! 👏👏 @mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social @nrindernann.bsky.social @cameronkroetsch.bsky.social

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When poets speak, we should all listen. I really appreciate Lishai addressing the attempt by some of my colleagues to cancel the City’s Poet in Place program. She’s compelling, thoughtful, and I’m grateful for everything she does in our community. #HamOnt

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Heritage Thursday shifted a day because of the Provincial election, but we're back today to highlight another civic jewel - the Lister Block in the Beasley neighbourhood. It has a storied past and practical modern use with ground floor retail and City offices above. #HamOnt

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Last night's election wasn't the outcome I and many others were hoping for. I'm proud of the work Sarah Jama and her team did to connect with people in Hamilton Centre, to pledge to do politics differently, and to offer us all hope for something better. #HamOnt

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Join me and the @cityofhamilton.bsky.social's Housing Secretariat, Caroline Street Co-op, and Hamilton Community Land Trust for a Town Hall on Affordable Housing. We'll be speaking about affordable housing and answering questions at the Hamilton Farmers' Market on March 20 at 7:00pm. #HamOnt

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