Councillor Sam Merulla

• Drivers caught by Hamilton cameras mean more funds for future speed enforcement: councillor

  In a legal services report, $13.6 million in revenues was collected from overall policing charges, including those under the province's Highway Traffic Act.

  Politics

  Feb 13, 2020
  
• City councillors move to test photo radar in Hamilton school zones

  The decision comes despite recommendations from a city staff report to delay using Automated Speed Enforcement devices.

  Politics

  Jan 13, 2020
  
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• Free museum visits on the way for Hamilton library card holders

  Ward 4 Councillor Sam Merulla presented the motion saying knowledge of Hamilton's museums is "very low."

  Education

  Jan 17, 2019
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• Photo radar still on the wish list along LINC, Red Hill Valley Parkway

  The city's request could lead to a future debate about lowering the speed limits on the LINC and Red Hill from 90km/h

  Politics

  Jan 14, 2019
• Cannabis store guidelines don’t sell with some Hamilton councillors

  Collins argues that it's a lucrative business and so it needs to be well regulated, adding that "we need checks and balances."

  Health

  Nov 16, 2018
• Appointment of environmental advocate to Hamilton Port Authority board creates strife

  Howlett says "you can't have healthy governance without a divergence of views" adding that he hopes "to hand an olive branch across the harbour, not a thorn bush."

  Politics

  Mar 1, 2018
• Hamilton politicians finalize payday loan crackdown

  An admittedly "cynical" Ward 6 Councillor Tom Jackson says it's now up to the banks and credit unions to step up and "fill the void" for those in need of emergency financial assistance.

  Politics

  Feb 28, 2018
• City will consider changes to CCTV bylaw to assist with public safety

  Hamilton Police Board Chair Lloyd Ferguson agrees that it is the "absolute, right thing to do" since it will help solve crime in our community.

  Politics

  Feb 7, 2018
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• Hamilton politician seeks to protect local taxpayers as marijuana is legalized

  Coun. Sam Merulla is asking for cost projections from various departments including police, bylaw and public health services.

  Health

  Jan 3, 2018
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• More competition is on the way for Uber and Hamilton’s taxi industry

  Similar to Uber, Lyft users download the app to their smartphones, and request a ride to specific pickup and drop-off locations.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 20, 2017