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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 12h

I asked Hamilton Mountain MPP Monica Cirello her position on speed camera.

She stated the Premier's position is known.

Asked to clarify her position:

"The Premier's been clear about what we're going to do with speed cameras. I have no other comment."

[Neil Lumsden was not at event] #HamOnt

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 15h

At 130pm, Hamilton City Council's Renewable Power Inc. Board of Directors meeting began. #yhmcc

On Time: Mayor, 4,11,12
Not Present at 130pm: 1

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 19h

I'm at City Hall

Facility Naming Sub-Committee is underway at 10:00am

All four councillors on Committee are present on time. Cassar and Jackson in-person. Francis and Alex Wilson online video conferencing

Also present Nrinder Nann - motion to rename Birch Ave Park to Brenda Duke Greenspace #yhmcc

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 20h

The 2026 City Budget was not discussed in the fireside chat.

And that's the end. I'm rushing to City Hall for the 10am Council subcommittee meeting. #yhmcc

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 20h

And the final question is what changes are expected in the next six months.

Mayor Horwath says there will be much change at City Hall in how the City does things, and services. #yhmcc

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 20h

Chamber CEO questions are tariffs and trade.

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 20h

Mayor Horwath says Hamilton is well-positioned and growing in the bio-tech sector. #yhmcc

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 20h

Yes, a weird typo for sure. Thanks

Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 20h

'Fireside chat' is between Greg Dunnett, Chamber President and CEO, and Mayor Andrea Horwath.

The Chamber no longer does open mic questions, due to past hijacking. #yhmcc

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 20h

The speech ended a few minutes ago. The various sponsors of the breakfast are providing their remarks... 'fireside chat' will begin shortly. #yhmcc

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 20h

There are significant issues with City of Hamilton real-time transit data today.

Many buses are not reporting data at present. (right now, there are no eastbound 1-King buses reporting data between Downtown and Eastgate)

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 20h

Mayor Horwath now speaking about her "Hold the Line" budget directive 'with a maximum tax increase target of 4.25%'

It is a brief part of the speech. I expect we'll hear more during the 'fireside chat' which follows the prepared address. #yhmcc

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 20h

Mayor Horwath thanks Hamilton's Members of Provincial Parliament for 'always keeping Hamilton's interest front and centre'

This draws room-wide applause. #yhmcc

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 20h

The Mayor's speech includes pauses for applause. The applause begin over at the City staff tables, spread across the room, but there is little enthusanism among the private-sector tables that are on the other side of the room. #yhmcc

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 20h

Mayor Horwath discussing pending launch of new "digital tools" and online portions that will enable businesses and residents to submit applications, payments, and conduct other day-to-day intersection online. #yhmcc

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 20h

Mayor Horwath says Hamilton is "bucking the trend" on new housing builds.

Citing Hamilton good year as measured by building permit value.

This is correct - Hamilton is having an record year measured by value (even inflation adjusted) thepublicrecord.ca/2025/06/hami...

Hamilton Sets Record for Building Permit Values in First Four Months of 2025

Final permits for institutional, warehousing, non-profit housing, and five residential towers under construction drive Hamilton's record permit value start to 2025.

thepublicrecord.ca

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 20h

Mayor Horwath's address is underway.

I'll note new information and new insights.

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 21h

Good morning.
I'm at LiUNA Station for Mayor Andrea Horwath's address to the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. #yhmcc

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 1d

One person has been taken to hospital after being rescued by the Hamilton Fire Department out of a vacant building at 81 Wilson Street.
The person was found on the second floor.
No update yet on their condition.
Scene is being held at this time.
Wilson St closed John St to Catharine St. #HamOnt

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Alainna J. Jamal @alainnajj.bsky.social · 1d

The thing with road safety is that "getting under people's craws" is neither here nor there. Speed limits are there for safety and should be followed. This is not complicated

Matt Elliott @graphicmatt.com · 1d

Burnside's point is that maybe the 40 km/h speed limit on Avenue Rd and other streets is too low. Getting a ticket for "going 50 or 51 on Avenue Road that's six lanes wide, seems to be the kind of thing that would get under people's craws," he says.

Gray points out there are schools on Avenue Road.

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 1d

Here is a more visual representation of the tied vote between appointing Brad Clark or Mike Spadafora to the Hamilton Police Service Board. #yhmcc

Spadafora's name was drawn from a hat, he is now appointed to the Police Board. #yhmcc

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 1d

Ward 14 Clr Mike Spadafora is appointed to the Hamilton Police Service Board on a draw from the hat, following a deadlock tie vote of Council. #yhmcc #HamOnt

Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 1d

IT IS A TIE!

Vote on Police Board replacement, between Brad Clark [BC] and Mike Spadafora [MS]

Mayor) BC
1) MS
2) BC
3) BC
4) BC
5) MS
6) MS
7) MS
8) MS
9) BC
10) MS
11) MS
12) BC
13) BC
14) MS
15) BC

Clerk will draw names from a hat. #yhmcc #HamOnt

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 1d

IT IS A TIE!

Vote on Police Board replacement, between Brad Clark [BC] and Mike Spadafora [MS]

Mayor) BC
1) MS
2) BC
3) BC
4) BC
5) MS
6) MS
7) MS
8) MS
9) BC
10) MS
11) MS
12) BC
13) BC
14) MS
15) BC

Clerk will draw names from a hat. #yhmcc #HamOnt

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 1d

Last moment change

Before Council votes between Brad Clark and Mike Spadafora to decide which one will be appointed to the Police Board to replace Mayor Horwath, Council is divided on a motion to have the candidates deliver speeches.

After debate, the debate is ruled out of order. #yhmcc

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 1d

Here's the 7-8 vote, just taken at City Council, to not approve the end of the Veteran's Committee.
Vote was to transition the long-standing Committee to a staff-led and staff-controlled "community liaison group"

In Favour (of eliminating committee): Mayor,1,2,3,4,12,13
Opposed: 5,6,7,9,10,11,14,15

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