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Do you live in the ward you are running in?
Yes. I’ve only ever lived in Ward 3 in Hamilton.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
Last month. I love the book collection and the access my kiddo to diverse and great reads. We look forward to exploring the maker tools.

What is the library’s role in the community?
Libraries are an invaluable “third space”, a place where all can go to read, learn, connect, or just be. Community hubs to explore and belong.

What is your priority issue in your ward?
Neighbours want to see ongoing investment into our crumbling infrastructure while ensuring excellence in public service. Rigour to public investments for our most pressing needs.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
Homelessness, mental health and addictions remain the wicked problems municipalities are left managing in Ontario, grant ready supportive housing projects for funding are the key.

Campaign site: nannforward3.ca

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
Yes. I have lived in Ward 7 since 1995 and raised my 4 children here.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
It has been several years since I used my library card. My favourite service is access to books and digital materials.

What is the library’s role in the community?
Libraries are trusted community hubs. Skilled library workers provide literacy, learning, technology, programs, connection and equitable access to information for all ages.

What is your priority issue in your ward?
Fixing Ward 7’s roads and basic infrastructure while controlling taxes. Residents deserve safe, well-maintained roads, sidewalks and crossings before lower-priority spending.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
Affordability. Hamilton must control property-tax increases, scrutinize spending, demand measurable results and protect essential services so families can afford to remain here.

Campaign site: markdalyward7.ca

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
No. Please take a second to learn more about why at prosic.ca/straight-answers

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
Early September to print my filing papers! I greatly appreciate the Makerspace areas and see collaboration opportunities between HPL and HWDSB to engage students more.

What is the library’s role in the community?
A loaded question, in short – a centred hub providing open access to information, preservation of history, and community connection.

Campaign site: prosic.ca

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
No, I live just outside it, equidistant from the Ward Office and City Hall.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
I use my library card monthly at minimum to check out books for my daughter. That and storytime are my favourite services!

What is the library’s role in the community?
Libraries are a gathering space, a place of learning, and a place of creation. They are essential to the fabric of a community!

What is your priority issue in your ward?
Protecting the local environment, including green spaces and historically/culturally significant buildings (and libraries!)

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
Mental Health/Addictions and Homelessness. I plan to address this crisis through focussed investments in supportive housing and community health workers.

Campaign site: snaylorward13.ca

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
No, I live on the mountain for my husband’s work. I own a home in the ward where my parents live to age in place.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
I use my library card annually. My favorite services are community workshops and events that educate residents and connect us together.

What is the library’s role in the community?
Libraries are crucial third spaces for community to connect, study, and access internet. Maker spaces and creative facilities also empower youth to explore talents.

What is your priority issue in your ward?
For libraries – building community vibrancy and fostering a strong pride of place in the ward.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
Affordability – finding more revenue generation models to relieve the financial burden on property tax payers.

Campaign site: tammyhwang.ca

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
Yes, I have lived in Ward 10 since I was 4 years old.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
I last used my library card this past Tuesday. I love checking out DVD and Blu-ray movies and shows. I also like checking out books.

What is the library’s role in the community?
The library is an important space welcoming to all. It also democratises knowledge by having free books and other learning materials and internet access.

Campaign site: logan4hwdsb.neocities.org

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
Yes. I live in Ward 14, and my children’s school is in Ward 8.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
Yesterday, I picked up an Art Gallery of Hamilton pass. I love the programming available for children and families, as well as the makerspaces.

What is the library’s role in the community?
The library is a wonderful free, open community space that provides access to books, information, learning opportunities, technology, programs and community connections for all.

Campaign site: Instagram – jessica_for_8and14c_trustee

Do you live in Hamilton?
Yes. I was born and raised in Hamilton and have proudly called this city home throughout my life.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
Recently. My favourite library service is borrowing books. Libraries make knowledge and lifelong learning accessible to everyone in our community.

What is the library’s role in the community?
Libraries are welcoming community hubs that provide access to knowledge, technology, programs and opportunities for learning, connection and personal growth.

What is your priority issue in your ward?
Affordability. We must control taxes, deliver better value for taxpayers and grow our economy so Hamilton remains affordable for families and seniors.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
Homelessness. I’ll focus resources on supportive housing, addiction and mental-health supports, recovery and measurable outcomes to help people permanently leave homelessness.

Campaign site: voterobcooper.com

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
Yes. I live in the Corktown neighbourhood in Ward 2.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
I last used my library card a couple of months ago. My favourite library service is the Makerspace at the Central branch.

What is the library’s role in the community?
The library is essential for community belonging, inclusion, and connection. It plays a vital role in how we understand public space and our changing world.

What is your priority issue in your ward?
Residents have raised community safety as a priority concern. Hamiltonians deserve a city that’s safe, a place where we take care of each other.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
Hamilton’s infrastructure deficit. It impacts every resident. We need better data and a fully costed plan to address it as soon as possible.

Campaign site: cameronforward2.ca