Parks Maintenance in Ward 11: What to Expect This Season As spring gets underway, the City's parks maintenance and operations program is active across Hamilton - including in Ward 11. Here's a plain-language summary of what residents can expect this season and how to report concerns when something needs attention. General Cleanliness & Waste Collection Waste collection bins are distributed throughout parks and open spaces, with service levels that increase during peak months

Reviewing How Hamilton Uses External Consultants As your Councillor, I've made a commitment to look at how the City operates - not just what we're doing, but whether we're doing it as efficiently and accountably as we should be. That means being willing to ask uncomfortable questions, even when the answers take some digging to find. Recently, I brought forward a motion on Strategic Workforce Capacity and Consultant Utilization. In plain terms: I want to know whether Hamilton

Ward 11 Public Safety Update: What the Latest Data Shows Hamilton Police Service publishes regular ward-level reports on crime, collisions, and calls for service. To help keep residents informed, here’s a clear summary of what the latest data tells us about Ward 11. A Notable Trend: Sustained Low Levels of Shootings Ward 11 recorded zero shootings in 2023, 2024, and 2025, with a five-year average of 0.6 per year. This sustained pattern points to consistently low levels of thi

I encourage residents to take a few minutes to complete this survey. We haven’t had this kind of input in over a decade, and strong participation helps ensure Binbrook is part of the conversation moving forward, making sure BINBROOK has a say what happens in Binbrook. It’s been over 10 years since the City last gathered community input on transit in Binbrook. This new survey is an important opportunity for residents to share their views and help inform future planning. Hamilt

The City of Hamilton has received additional funding and child care space allocations through the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program , helping expand access to licensed child care across the city. What’s New for 2026 Following a provincial review, Hamilton has been allocated: 333 additional licensed child care spaces $2.9 million in additional funding This funding includes: Operating support for new spaces Administrative funding Infrastructure fundin

Apply by April 17 The Rain Ready Hamilton program is now accepting applications for 2026, and Ward 11 residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to improve their properties, reduce flood risks, and enhance local green spaces. The application period opened this week and remains open until April 17 . The program is delivered by Green Venture in partnership with the City of Hamilton , and last year alone, Hamilton residents completed 73 projects that w

The City of Hamilton is inviting residents to learn more about a proposed Harmonized Private Tree By-law and updates to existing Woodland By-laws and Tree Protection Guidelines. This work is focused on protecting large, mature trees that contribute to Hamilton’s urban forest while also clarifying requirements for property owners. What’s Being Proposed The proposed by-law would introduce a more consistent approach across the city. Depending on the final version, this could i

The latest Hamilton Police Service data provides a snapshot of safety trends in Ward 11, including both long-term patterns and more recent activity. Overall, the numbers show a mixed but fairly stable picture, with property crime and collisions remaining the most common concerns locally. Five-Year Trends Looking at data from 2020 to 2025, Ward 11 recorded: 131 violent crime incidents in 2025, slightly above the five-year average of 123.6 453 property crime incidents , above

The Province of Ontario is moving forward with a major restructuring of conservation authorities, reducing 36 separate conservation authorities to 9 regional authorities, with implementation targeted for early 2027. Under this model, the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) and Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) would be consolidated into a proposed Western Lake Ontario Regional Conservation Authority, alongside Conservation Halton and Credit Valley Conservation

The City of Hamilton is preparing to officially launch Hamilton Utilities Billing (HUB) —the City’s new in‑house water billing service—on April 13, 2026 . This milestone follows a comprehensive review of project readiness, system testing, and vendor feedback, confirming that HUB is prepared to support residents’ billing and payment needs at launch. Seamless Transition from Alectra to the City Alectra Utilities will no longer provide water meter reading and billing services. T

Backwater valves play an important role in helping protect homes from basement flooding caused by sewer backups , especially during heavy rain. If your home has a backwater valve, regular inspection and maintenance are essential to ensure it continues to function properly. Why Maintenance Matters A backwater valve is designed to allow wastewater to flow out of your home while preventing it from flowing back in if the sewer system becomes overwhelmed. Over time, debris can

Vacant Unit Tax Declaration Reminder Hamilton homeowners are required to complete an annual Vacant Unit Tax declaration confirming whether their property was occupied during the previous year. For most residents, the process simply involves confirming that their home was occupied. Councillor Mark Tadeson has heard concerns from residents about the added step and continues to advocate for making the process simpler and easier for homeowners . We have already seen progre

2026 Ward 11 Sidewalk Replacement Program Update The City of Hamilton’s annual sidewalk replacement program will once again take place across all wards in 2026, continuing the City’s commitment to maintaining safe and accessible pedestrian infrastructure. In 2025 , Transportation staff were able to complete approximately 66.9 metres of sidewalk replacement in Ward 11 using the year’s allocated budget. However, due to delays in last year’s contract, several locations on the 2

The City of Hamilton is moving forward with more than $150 million in 2026 to repair, resurface, and upgrade transportation infrastructure across the city. This investment directly addresses resident priorities identified during the budget process, with infrastructure renewal and road conditions among the top concerns. Of the total investment, $106.1 million is dedicated specifically to renewing and replacing existing roads, sidewalks, and bridges as part of the City’s bro

Illegal dumping is frustrating, and knowing who to call can make all the difference in getting things cleaned up quickly. Our Roads, Municipal Law Enforcement (MLE), and Waste Bylaw teams work together—but the right starting point depends on where the dumping is located and whether it needs investigation . Below is an easy guide to help you report issues confidently. Dumping on Private Property → Contact MLE Q: I see garbage or debris on someone’s private property. Who ha

Updates on New Signage, Enforcement, and Resident Reporting Residents in the Dickenson Road, Glancaster Road, and Book Road area have raised ongoing concerns about heavy truck traffic, shortcutting, and evening activity on local roads. Councillor Mark Tadeson has been actively working with City Transportation staff and Hamilton Police to understand the issues, improve signage, and support better compliance with the City’s Truck Route By-law. In response to resident feedback C

The City of Hamilton is investing more than $150 million in 2026 to improve roads and transportation infrastructure across the city. These investments support road resurfacing, reconstruction projects, active transportation improvements, and other upgrades that help residents travel safely and efficiently. During the City’s recent budget engagement process, residents identified road conditions and infrastructure renewal as top priorities . The 2026 Budget includes sustained

Looking for a fun way to keep the kids active this March Break? Councillor Mark Tadeson is pleased to sponsor a series of Free Open Skates at the Glanbrook Arena! Whether you’re a seasoned skater or just getting your balance on the ice, all Ward 11 residents are welcome to join us for these complimentary community sessions. Where: Glanbrook Arena 4300 Binbrook Road When: Sunday, March 15: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tuesday, March 17: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Sunday, March 22: 1:00 PM

2026 Budget Update: Putting Your Tax Dollars to Work—Carefully When families and businesses are stretched thin, the last thing they need is a Council that isn't watching the same bottom line they are. In this year's budget deliberations, my focus remained simple: find real savings without cutting the services Ward 11 residents count on. My Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility As your representative, I want to be very clear: I have never supported the City’s annual tax increas