CUPE 932

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
Yes, I live in the Ward I am running in.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
I used the printing service in the maker space at Central in June of this year. As a local musician, I make use of the 

What is the library’s role in the community?
The library is a place of community discovery. It is where residents discover information, connection, belonging, and intellectual freedom.

What is your priority issue in your ward?
Capping property taxes for seniors living on pensions, enhancing resident engagement & communication through neighbourhood councils, community safety and building a Ward 14 library.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
Cost of living crisis (Reduce the financial burden on seniors and families by implementing better financial controls) and homelessness (Build supportive and transitional housing).

Campaign site: kojoforward14.ca

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
No, just a few blocks west of Ottawa St S.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
Several years ago. Favourite service is an historic service. Book lending.

What is the library’s role in the community?
The library is a community hub, a place to learn and expand horizons. And equitable space.

What is your priority issue in your ward?
I was first to suggest a moratorium on Data Centres. Revisiting this is a priority.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
Affordability. I will support taxes at inflation while enhancing services. Back to basics transparent governance. Build back public trust.

Campaign site: jasonfarr.ca

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
Yes, I live in Ward 9, the ward that I am seeking the councillor position in.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
Last used my library card in August 2026. Favourite library service – book lending. I love to read and I prefer to hold a physical book.

What is the library’s role in the community?
Library’s role in the community – Libraries provide equitable access to information, technology, and lifelong learning. The library needs to be welcoming for all residents looking for a sense of community 

What is your priority issue in your ward?
Due to Ward 9 being the fastest growing ward in Hamilton, we need new infrastructure to be in place when new premises are ready for 

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
Largest crisis right now – tax increases far beyond the cost of living along with irresponsible spending of the tax dollars.

Campaign site: voteeileenwalker.com

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
Yes, I live right here in Ward 8.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
I used it September 18th at Central Library. My favorite service is spending time in the children’s book section with my kids.

What is the library’s role in the community?
Libraries are essential hubs for equal access, community connection, and lifelong learning—offering vital technology, educational programming, and safe spaces for all Hamiltonians.

What is your priority issue in your ward?
Safer streets near schools, smart growth with proper infrastructure, protecting green spaces, and attracting clean, tech-focused industries to keep good jobs local.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
The affordability and service crisis. I will focus on core infrastructure, smart housing development, and attracting future-oriented industries to broaden our city revenue.

Campaign site: Facebook – AdlanTaramov2026

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
Yes, I live in Ward 3 and my children attend a local Ward 3 elementary school.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
I last used my library card on September 18, 2026! My favourite service is the place a hold – my
list is long!

What is the library’s role in the community?
Libraries are a connection; an important third space in communities where access is low-barrier
and services are built with all members needs in mind.

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
Yes, I live in Ward 14 in the Westcliffe Neighbourhood.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
I last used my library card a few days ago (we are at Terryberry all the time) – favourite service is Libby!

What is the library’s role in the community?
The library is one of our crucial “third spaces” in the community – an absolute keystone for a healthy and vibrant community.

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
I don’t, I just live a few blocks nearby in ward 3 though. I ran here to challenge slate’s datacentre Tammy is in support of.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
Just last week, when I went into my Joey Coleman interview, I visited the archives department and learned about the red hill valley struggle.

What is the library’s role in the community?
Ensuring information is freely available to the community, especially when the internet is becoming a less and less reliable source.

What is your priority issue in your ward?
Killing AI Datacentres, Ending Homelessness, Clean Air, Ending Suburban/Highrise Sprawl. There are many high priority crises nowadays.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
Housing, it can only be fixed by a rapid expansion of social housing in order to effectively combat forced scarcity corporate housing providers profit from.

Campaign website: Instagram – @jemma_lambert_ward4_hamilton