Hamilton City Hall

• City of Hamilton moves to develop plan in response to Red Hill Valley Parkway inquiry

  The city says it is committed to rebuilding public trust, making changes and ensuring past mistakes aren't repeated in the wake of the Red Hill Valley Parkway Judicial Inquiry.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2023
  
• Bill 23, crisis costs create challenges in shrinking Hamilton’s 14.2% tax increase

  On Wednesday city councillors had a first look at what budget costs could put a potential 14.2 per cent residential tax increase on the table for 2024.

  Politics

  Sep 20, 2023
  
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• Hamilton councillors staring at 14-per cent tax increase in opening budget discussions

  Hamilton's finance division will outline need for a 14. 2 per cent tax levy next week, suggesting two housing-related issues are the cause of a potential landmark increase.

  Politics

  Sep 13, 2023
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• Giant Tiger-Cat made of plants on display at Hamilton City hall

  Hamilton's horticulture team rolled out it's annual city hall botanical display Wednesday, a 10-foot tiger-cat to mark the start of football season.

  Sports

  May 31, 2023
• Man facing charge for causing disruption at Hamilton city hall

  Hamilton police say the daytime incident happened May 12 and involved a man swinging a metal post causing damage on the main floor of city hall.

  Crime

  May 18, 2023
• Crews begin installation of bollards at Hamilton City Hall to thwart potential vehicle attacks

  Bollards around city hall were recommended in a 2021 public works study amid concerns over the site becoming popular for demonstrations.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2023
• Hamilton launches e-scooter pilot program at city hall

  Hamilton has launched its e-scooter program, with 150 electric scooters now available to rent and ride in the lower city.

  Tech

  Apr 3, 2023
• Hamilton city council approves 5.8% tax increase for $1.07 billion operating budget

  Hamilton adopted a tax increase lower than the potential 6.9 per cent floated by councillors in 2022 budget talks, highlighting needs in affordable housing and emergency services.

  Politics

  Mar 29, 2023
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• Hamilton councillor docked pay for participating, voting on police budget despite son in HPS

  Hamilton councillor Esther Pauls, whose son is a Hamilton police staff sergeant, voted on the budget when it was before the police board in December – a conflict of interest.

  Politics

  Mar 29, 2023
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• Hamilton’s mayor says new council needs ‘time’ on an idea of tweaking board of health

  Mayor Andrea Horwath says talk around a change in the governance of local public health is something council has not really had a chance to dig into with so many new faces.

  Health

  Feb 9, 2023