CUPE 932

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
I have been a resident of Ward 6 for over 12 years. I reside with my husband and two young children.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
My favourite library service is the Libby platform for audio and e-books. My last card use was Wednesday September 23rd.

What is the library’s role in the community?
Libraries are safe spaces that bring people together. They promote critical thinking and provide important community services regardless of financial restrictions.

What is your priority issue in your ward?
Street Safety: Our Current infrastructure is inconsistent and unsafe for residents using alternative modes of transportation.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
Unhoused populations: This needs multiple sectors working together to provide continuous individualized services to be effective.

Campaign site: melissadebicki.com

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
I lived in Ward 2, nearly 10 years.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
I think it was less than a month ago.

What is the library’s role in the community?
The Library is the place many get books and use the computers, plus all the other events and courses they provide.

What is your priority issue in your ward?
-Affordable housing
-Fix roads, sidewalks
-An open vote on the LRT. The city broke a signed deal with the HSR on who would run it.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
I will listen to the people. I make no promises to anyone but I will do my best to fix what needs to be fixed.

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
No. I currently live 254 metre outside Ward 2. I previously lived in Ward 2 for many years and remain deeply connected to the community.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
Libraries are community anchors: free, welcoming spaces connecting people to knowledge, technology, programs, opportunities and one another.

What is the library’s role in the community?
I think libraries are much more than a place where people borrow books. They are part of the social infrastructure, where community actually happens, which 

What is your priority issue in your ward?
Community safety and well-being, improving coordination, addressing recurring neighbourhood problems, supporting vulnerable residents and publicly measuring results.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
Housing affordability. Protect affordable homes, accelerate new housing, strengthen tenant supports and publicly track whether City investments are actually delivering results.

Campaign site: eishamforward2.ca

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
Yes, I am a proud life long resident of the Gourley Park neighbourhood in Ward 8, and often visit and work across both wards.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
Last week I stopped by Terryberry library to utilize computers and study space. I have enjoyed many great programs and events offered across all branches.

What is the library’s role in the community?
The library is more than books and transactions. it’s a welcoming, inclusive space where Hamiltonians come together to discover,learn, grow, and connect with community.

Campaign site: Instagram – dauntehillforwards8and14

Do you live in Hamilton?
Yes. I live in Ward 3 and have built my community, advocacy, research, healthcare and arts work here in Hamilton.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
The beginning of September. My favourite service is Local History & Archives, where I’ve curated the Jelena Vermilion Collection to preserve overlooked Hamilton histories.

What is the library’s role in the community?
Libraries are essential public infrastructure. Library workers create welcoming spaces for learning, connection, culture, digital access, archives and support for everyone. Libraries save lives via prevention.

What is your priority issue in your ward?
My priority is making Hamilton more affordable and livable: expanding affordable, RGI, co-op and non-profit housing while protecting tenants and maintaining essential public services.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
Homelessness and addiction. I would expand affordable and supportive housing, protect existing stock, strengthen tenant protections, and connect housing with health and social supports.

Campaign site: scarlettformayor.ca

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
Yes. Ward 3 is home. I’ve raised my family here and spent many years coaching, volunteering and working in our neighbourhoods.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
I used my card at Concession St. Library early August. I like the copy service for my community outreacMost recently, I borrowed an audiobook online. My favourite service is the archives, where I’ve spent countless hours exploring Hamilton’s rich history.

What is the library’s role in the community?
Libraries are welcoming spaces to learn, connect and explore, offering everything from books and historical archives to 3D printing, recording studios and more.

Campaign site: pattison43.com

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
I do not live in ward 8 or 14, but I do live on the mountain. I wanted to give the wards a conservative voting option.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
I used my library card last winter. I rented an Electricians handbook from sherwood library. I wanted to do some home improvement wiring.

What is the library’s role in the community?
The library is a public resource hub that gives the community access to education and information. Most also let you use computers, internet, printing and 

Campaign site: Facebook – Vote Bryan Johnson

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
Yes, I live in Ward 6 at 65 East 44th Street.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
It has been a while since I used my Library card but I love all the Services provided at My Ward 6 Sherwood Branch

What is the library’s role in the community?
There is no better hub in a community than a local library branch. Hamilton Public Library branches are a destination place for everyday citizens.

What is your priority issue in your ward?
To continue to improve the quality of life for the constituency of the East Mountain community. I was proud to support $700,000 for Sherwood upgrades.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
Ensuring property tax increases are kept at inflation whilst maintaining critical public services, programs, and facilities. Availability, affordability, and accessibility are my priorities.

Campaign site: tomjacksonward6.com

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
No, however I have a laundromat in Ward 3 that I have been operating for about 3 years, and I am in the process of r

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
My daughter Quinlan actually loves going to the library, especially in the summer for the Summer Reading Club program. She actually won the summer reading 

What is the library’s role in the community?
It is a place where anyone in the community has access to resources and a quiet place to enjoy reading or studying or using the 

What is your priority issue in your ward?
My main priority is affordable/social housing. A lot of other problems will also be worked out if we can get this taken care of properly, 

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
By far the biggest crisis is having safer streets, which we are currently having problems with both violence and open drug use. We need to 

Campaign site: Facebook – Wade Campbell for Ward 3 Councillor