Platform

Affordable Housing

Ward 2

  • Assign unused and vacant lands for affordable housing development
  • Increase the amount of shelter space to decrease the homeless and encampment population

Hamilton

  • Assign city staff to audit the currently affordable units, so, a plan can be built for expansion

Safe Streets & Neighbourhoods

Ward 2

  • Work with local organizations to increase the number of Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) and Supervised Injection Services (SIS)
  • Clear snow and ice from sidewalks, bus stops and emergency services

Hamilton

  • Expand the bicycling network to connect with other surrounding networks

Transparent and Accountable Leadership

Ward 2

  • Transparency in leadership practices
  • Consult with community members before making a significant decision that will affect the lives of the residents

Hamilton

  • Take an ethical stance against coverups and hiding important information from residents

Dependable Transit

Ward 2

  • Easier transition between various modes of transit. LRT to bus, bus to bike, bus to DARTS, and more.
  • Dedicated parking and travel spaces for bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters

Hamilton

  • Better connectivity between Downtown and the rest of the city and rural areas

Environmental Stewardship

Ward 2

  • Increase street cleanup and place more trash and recycling bins
  • Expand greenspace and parks including rooftop greenspaces

Hamilton

  • Assign city staff to improve climate justice and management of its residents

Community Engagement

Ward 2

  • Continue to engage with residents regularly to connect one on one and share ideas
  • Use dedicated social media channels to learn from and inform residents

Hamilton

  • Make it easier for residents to delegate concerns to council members using existing and new channels

Sustainable Growth

Ward 2

  • Revitalize the Hamilton Farmer’s Market and bring popular vendors to the Downtown Core
  • Support the Business Improvement Areas and help revitalize areas of new business

Hamilton

  • Introduce motion to expand the vacant home tax to include commercial properties and vacant lands