CUPE 932

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

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
Yes, I am a dedicated long-time resident of Ward 15 and live right here in our Flamborough-Waterdown community.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
I used my library card just a few week ago to access local historical records and utilize municipal reference resources. My favorite service is the 

What is the library’s role in the community?
The library is an essential civic utility providing equitable access to education, community shelter, mental wellbeing, and non-partisan social connection.

What is your priority issue in your ward?
My absolute priority is protecting our vulnerable seniors from predatory housing duress and ensuring safe, climate-resilient road infrastructure.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
The largest crisis is affordable housing instability. I will fix it by enforcing tenant protection bylaws and expanding emergency municipal rent banks.

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
Yes.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
About a week ago. I often use my library card to visit the Art Gallery of Hamilton, one of the best perks!

What is the library’s role in the community?
Libraries are more than books. They give students and families access to learning, technology, resources, and a welcoming space to connect with their community.

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
Yes, I live in the North end.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
Friday. I like history and movies.

What is the library’s role in the community?
A community resource for literacy, information, education, community programs, and outreach.

What is your priority issue in your ward?
Safety of citizens in our community, especially our children, and the vulnerable sectors.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
Poverty is the root of many community evils. Homelessness, addictions, crime stem from this. Bring back Police beats, job creation, and support for low income.

Campaign site: Instagram – kristeenward3candidate

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
I have two wards. I live in ward 6 border ward 9

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 outreach

What is the library’s role in the community?
Community service , programs , meetings safe place for seniors This library hosted a toy and school supply drive for our community program.

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
Yes.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
Last week. I use the printing services.

What is the library’s role in the community?
The library is an important community space that supports people with a variety of services.

What is your priority issue in your ward?
This is a massive ward with many issues for different communities. Across all communities we need to rebuild trust and availability.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
There are a few. We need more affordable rental housing and that requires investment in the not for profit housing market, and partnerships across 

Campaign site: rickkunc.ca