CUPE 932

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

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?
Over the summer. If I am honest, my personal favourite service is having access to meeting spaces.

What is the library’s role in the community?
I am happy to steal from the 2025 HPL Annual Report: “To advance social cohesion and belonging by providing welcoming, free, accessible spaces for everyone.”

What is your priority issue in your ward?
Expand the rental licensing program from Wards 1, 8 and 14 to Ward 6. It is a common-sense tool to protect both renters and our 

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
Capable, accountable, trustworthy leadership. It goes to the core of so many of the long list of other issues we have in Hamilton.

Campaign site: pete46.ca

Do you live in Hamilton?
l live in Hamilton and was born and raised in the North End of Hamilton. I have resided in Hamilton city wide my entire life.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
The last time l used my library card was this past mid July 2026. My favorite Library Service is access to computers, books & documentaries.

What is the library’s role in the community?
The Libraries role in the community is to provide opportunities for public learning in a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment.

What is your priority issue in your ward?
My priority issue for the city is to make it safe, affordable and successful.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
The largest crisis facing Hamiltonians is violence, homelessness and high cost of living. My plan of Action will resolve all crises in Hamilton City Wide.

Campaign site: Instagram

Do you live in the ward you are running in?
Yes, my wife and I have lived in Waterdown since 2013.

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
I use it regularly for e-books and audio books. It would have to be getting books through Libby.

What is the library’s role in the community?
To give affordable access to material and services to everyone in the community.

What is your priority issue in your ward?
Value for the taxes that are paid by prioritizing our needs.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
Unaudited financial results that continue to affect future planning and budgets.

Campaign site: Facebook – jeffyaegerward15

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

When was the last time you used your library card? What is your favourite library service?
I use the library once a week, I love the kids section, my son loves the train set up and story time.

What is the library’s role in the community?
To provide access to all types of media, help those that need the many services the library provides and be a possible third space in 

What is your priority issue in your ward?
I want to deal with a abusive slum lords and bring back legitimate businesses back to ward 3.

What’s the largest crisis facing Hamiltonians, and how would you fix it?
The biggest crisis is the ongoing housing issue. My best solution is a consolidation of the forces working to house the unhoused, get people into 

Campaign site: demeloforcouncil.ca

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