Collins-Williams Michael
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Collins-Williams Michael
1112 Rymal Road East
Hamilton ON L8W 3N7
Canada
Client and Subject Matter
Collins-Williams Michael
1112 Rymal Road E
Hamilton ON L8W3N7
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
WE HBA is supportive of investments into affordable housing and opportunities for the private sector to partner with all levels of government including the City of Hamilton. WE HBA intends to advocate for partnerships including utilization of surplus & under utilized lands and/or financial/planning incentives. WE HBA intends to participate in any consultations related to inclusionary zoning. WE HBA is supportive of inclusionary zoning on the LRT corridor in a partnership model.
Lobbying Start Date
2022-12-23
Public Office Holders
Horwath, Andrea - Mayor, Wilson, Maureen - Councillor, Kroetsch, Cameron - Councillor, Nann, Nrinder - Councillor, Francis, Matt - Councillor, Jackson, Tom - Councillor, Pauls, Esther - Councillor, Danko, John-Paul - Councillor, Clark, Brad - Councillor, Tadeson, Mark - Councillor, Cassar, Craig - Councillor, Wilson, Alex - Councillor, Beattie, Jeff - Councillor, Spadafora, Mike - Councillor, McMeekin, Ted - Councillor, Thorne, Jason - General Manager, Planning and Economic Development, Smith, Janette - City Manager
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Collins-Williams Michael
West End Home Builders' Association |
In-house |
Affordable Housing |
2022-12-23 - 2023-12-22 |
Expired |
Clark Bradley
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Clark Bradley
17 Audubon Street South
Stoney Creek ON L8J 1J6
Canada
Client and Subject Matter
Clark Brad
17 Audubon St South
Stoney Creek ON L8J 1J6
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
affordable home ownership programming, fee exemptions for not for profit housing providers
Lobbying Start Date
2016-03-28
Public Office Holders
Collins, Chad - Councillor, Conley, Doug - Councillor, Farr, Jason - Councillor, Ferguson, Lloyd - Councillor, Green, Matthew - Councillor, Jackson, Tom - Councillor, Johnson, Aidan - Councillor, Johnson, Brenda - Councillor, Merulla, Sam - Councillor, VanderBeek, Arlene - Councillor, Pasuta, Robert - Councillor, Pearson, Maria - Councillor, Partridge, Judi - Councillor, Whitehead, Terry - Councillor, Eisenberger, Fred - Mayor
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Clark Brad
Brad Clark & Associates / Habitat for Humanity Hamilton |
Consultant |
Affordable Housing |
2016-03-28 - 2017-05-19 |
Expired |
Ott Daniel
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Ott Daniel
5738 Talbot Rd
Cayuga ON N0A 1E0
Canada
Client and Subject Matter
Ott Daniel
5738 Talbot Rd
Cayuga ON N0A 1E0
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
Good afternoon,
My name is Daniel Ott.
You have probably worked with my cousin, Jeff Neven, who runs Indwell.
Though I am not currently, I have been a resident of greater Hamilton for most of my life.
I have also worked in the construction industry for most of my life.
This has included both actual physical construction as well as the design and planning side of things.
I have a very good relationship with the Hamilton Building Department.
What I have found myself doing a lot of permits for as the years progressed is adding dwelling units, anywhere from one basement unit to a 16 unit conversion project.
Which led to me starting True North Tiny Homes in 2018 shortly after council approved the creation of a laneway suites bylaw with my intent of building pre-fab ADUs.
We have put the first ADUs in many municipalities across Ontario, and it's been very interesting to see how the by-laws have consistently gotten easier to work with (if you know how to navigate them).
But since then, we have found the uptake on these by-laws (province wide) to be very slow.
I often have lengthy conversations with planners and Chief Building Officials across Ontario about why this is.
The two biggest things holding more people back from taking advantage of this ADU idea is 1) access to eligible property and 2) access to funding.
The people that want to live in these don't own the properties, and the people who own the properties don't know enough about this or don't understand it or just plain don't want it.
Those that do have the property and want to do this, even if just to help out society at large, don't have access to the funding to afford it.
Since the banks won't mortgage more than one building per lot, the property owner is stuck going to B lenders and paying a higher rate, which makes the project numbers work even less than they did to start with.
I've been thinking a lot about this lately, and an idea has been forming.
I have a relationship with Habitat for Humanity HMD (Halton / Mississauga / Dufferin) where I have designed the smallest legal Ontario house, and they get high school student shop classes and OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program) to build them. For the three years of the pilot program so far, they have donated those 10 produced homes to indigenous communities throughout Ontario.
They are currently building 5 more, have already obtained funding for another 6 next year, and have also just been approved for a massive expansion of the program due to the success of the pilot.
But... they have nowhere to put these houses.
And on the other side of things, we have thousands of people on waiting lists for housing.
Someone needs to step up and find a way to put these two problems together, because they are each a part of the others solution.
And no one else is doing it, so I'm doing my part and delving into this deeper.
It doesn't mean that I will run this program, but I am gathering information from different sources to put a good business plan together in order to find the right person or an already established Not for Profit that can take this on.
So in the following, when I say "we" I mean whoever actually ends up taking care of this program.
So, here's my idea.
I'm talking to the Building Department about getting pre-approved plans for certain areas and under certain conditions so that the permitting process and therefore implementation can go faster.
Habitat for Humanity is going to be building homes at reduced costs (thought not free).
We find people with eligible back yards that are willing to host a tiny home at affordable rent rates. I have a few people on a list already.
These property hosts don't pay any money, they simply agree to let us use their backyard for a period of time for free. At the end of that period, they own the tiny home free and clear and collect the rent themselves.
I have been talking to different NFPs (not-for-profits) about providing tenants, such as Open Homes Hamilton that houses refugees for the first 4 months, and helps them find affordable apartments to move into.
We would continue looking into more NFPs or charities that can provide good tenant recommendations for people in need of housing.
Using the AMR for Hamilton for 2022 (I can't find anything updated since then) of $914 for a bachelor unit, we use that rental income to pay Habitat for the purchase of the homes.
But we still have the issue of paying for all the soft costs and property infrastructure.
Plus, the salary or partial salary of someone to be taking care of all this.
Even with the greatly reduced price of the ADU to start with, there is still a huge financial barrier to someone getting into this.
I'm looking to you to suggest ways that you might be able to help.
I have read about the Ontario Renovates Program on the Hamilton website for starters.
This points out that it has to be the property owner who applies for this.
In my description above, you can see that the property owner can't afford to do this, even with the incentive, which is why I'm trying to figure out a different way.
Is there a way for a NFP to take advantage of the $25,000 forgivable loan?
Or is there something else that we could take advantage of to make this work?
Lobbying Start Date
2024-04-09
Public Office Holders
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Ott Daniel
True North Tiny Homes Inc |
In-house |
Affordable Housing |
2024-04-09 - 2024-12-31 |
Active |
Clark Bradley
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Clark Bradley
17 Audubon Street South
Stoney Creek ON L8J 1J6
Canada
Client and Subject Matter
Clark Brad
17 Audubon St South
Stoney Creek ON L8J 1J6
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
affordable home ownership programming, fee exemptions for not for profit housing providers
Lobbying Start Date
2016-03-28
Public Office Holders
Collins, Chad - Councillor, Conley, Doug - Councillor, Farr, Jason - Councillor, Ferguson, Lloyd - Councillor, Green, Matthew - Councillor, Jackson, Tom - Councillor, Johnson, Aidan - Councillor, Johnson, Brenda - Councillor, Merulla, Sam - Councillor, VanderBeek, Arlene - Councillor, Pasuta, Robert - Councillor, Pearson, Maria - Councillor, Partridge, Judi - Councillor, Whitehead, Terry - Councillor, Eisenberger, Fred - Mayor
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Clark Brad
Brad Clark & Associates / Habitat for Humanity Hamilton |
Consultant |
Affordable Housing |
2016-03-28 - 2017-05-19 |
Expired |
Mercanti PJ
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Mercanti PJ
77 James Street North, Unit 300
Hamilton ON L8R2K3
Canada
Client and Subject Matter
Mercanti PJ
77 James Street North, Unit 300
Hamilton ON L8R2K3
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
To discuss city-building opportunities (affordable housing, social impact/health and wellness, environmental improvements, economic development, public infrastructure investment, tourism enhancements, etc.) involved with a potential bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Lobbying Start Date
2019-09-16
Public Office Holders
Clark, Brad - Councillor, Collins, Chad - Councillor, Ferguson, Lloyd - Councillor, Merulla, Sam - Councillor, Eisenberger, Fred - Mayor, Farr, Jason - Councillor, Wilson, Maureen - Councillor, Nann, Nrinder - Councillor, Jackson, Tom - Councillor, Pauls, Esther - Councillor, Whitehead, Terry - Councillor, Pearson, Maria - Councillor, Partridge, Judi - Councillor, Johnson, Brenda - Councillor, Danko, John-Paul - Councillor, VanderBeek, Arlene - Councillor
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Mercanti PJ
Hamilton 100 |
Volunteer |
Affordable Housing |
2019-09-16 - 2020-09-16 |
Expired |
Mora Ramiro
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Mora Ramiro
600-10 King Street East
Toronto ON M5C 1C3
Canada
Client and Subject Matter
Mora Ramiro
600-10 King Street East
Toronto ON M5C 1C3
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
To work with all levels of government to help address the shortage of housing for refugees and asylum seekers in Ontario.
Storm Services is a leader in the emergency management industry, providing exceptional service, knowledgeable team members, and quality equipment to their customers. Their company owned equipment is custom made and includes sleep trailers, shower trailers, and laundry units that sit ready to deploy. Storm Services also has an inventory of generators, light towers, refrigerated trucks, and support trailers, along with other support equipment.
Lobbying Start Date
2024-01-10
Public Office Holders
Horwath, Andrea - Mayor
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Mora Ramiro
Massey Advisory Ltd. |
Consultant |
Affordable Housing |
2024-01-10 - 2024-03-31 |
Expired |
Tuite Robert
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Tuite Robert
282 Valridge Drive
Hamilton ON L9G 0A9
Canada
Lobbyist Status
Unconfirmed
Client and Subject Matter
tuite rob
282 Valridge Drive
Hamilton ON L9g0a9
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
Build a new 5 storey 24 unit purpose built apartment in the downtown core at 233/235 Hunter St E.
Lobbying Start Date
2024-04-22
Public Office Holders
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tuite rob
Fennor Holdings Ltd |
Consultant |
Affordable Housing |
2024-04-22 - 2025-12-22 |
Unconfirmed |
Power Emily
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Power Emily
272 Caroline St S
Hamilton ON L8P3L9
Canada
Client and Subject Matter
Power Emily
272 Caroline St S
Hamilton ON L8P 3L9
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
The 272 Caroline St S Tenant Association was formed by the tenants of 272-280 Caroline St S, Hamilton and incorporated as a not-for-profit association. Our goals are to build community as neighbours and to advocate for our shared concerns as tenants: apartments in a good state of repair, affordable rents, and housing security. When we learned our landlord listed our apartment building for sale in December 2022, we worried we would face rent hikes and reno-victions if he were to sell to an investment company. We formed our association with the goal of purchasing the building and converting it to a not-for-profit rental housing co-operative. Our lobbying activities with City of Hamilton staff and councillors relate to affordable housing funding programs and policies that could assist us in this initiative, as well as future initiatives by other tenant groups and non-profit housing providers looking to do similar apartment building acquisitions.
Lobbying Start Date
2023-08-22
Public Office Holders
Horwath, Andrea - Mayor, Wilson, Maureen - Councillor, Kroetsch, Cameron - Councillor, Nann, Nrinder - Councillor, Hwang, Tammy - Councillor, Francis, Matt - Councillor, Jackson, Tom - Councillor, Pauls, Esther - Councillor, Danko, John-Paul - Councillor, Clark, Brad - Councillor, Beattie, Jeff - Councillor, Tadeson, Mark - Councillor, Cassar, Craig - Councillor, Wilson, Alex - Councillor, Spadafora, Mike - Councillor, McMeekin, Ted - Councillor
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Power Emily
272 Caroline St S Tenant Association |
Volunteer |
Affordable Housing |
2023-08-22 - 2024-08-22 |
Active |
Di Ianni Larry
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Di Ianni Larry
21 King St. W
5th Floor
Hamilton ON L8P 4W7
Canada
Client and Subject Matter
Bravo Warren
680 Concession Road 8
Hamilton ON L8N 2Z7
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
Site Plan Approvals; Development Charges Approvals; Organizing Open House for the Community in Consultation with Councillor Pasuta's Office.
Lobbying Start Date
2015-08-04
Public Office Holders
Eisenberger, Fred - Mayor, Pasuta, Robert - Councillor
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Bravo Warren
Green Relief Inc. |
Consultant |
Agriculture/Rural Affairs |
2015-08-04 - 2017-03-18 |
Expired |
Di Ianni Larry
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Di Ianni Larry
21 King St. W
5th Floor
Hamilton ON L8P 4W7
Canada
Client and Subject Matter
Singh Paramjeet
629 Safari Road
Hamilton ON L0R 1V0
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
Assistance with Site Plan approvals.
Lobbying Start Date
2015-08-05
Public Office Holders
Thorne, Jason - General Manager, Planning and Economic Development, Pasuta, Robert - Councillor
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Singh Paramjeet
Singh Greenhouses |
Consultant |
Agriculture/Rural Affairs |
2015-08-05 - 2017-03-18 |
Expired |
Harvey Gordon
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Harvey Gordon
1653 Hwy No. 6 North
Hamilton ON L8N 2Z7
Canada
Client and Subject Matter
Harvey Gordon
1653 Hwy No. 6 North Flamborough
Hamilton ON L8N 2Z7
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
Restrictions pertaining to the land use planning framework for the cannabis industry
Lobbying Start Date
2017-11-10
Public Office Holders
Johnson, Aidan - Councillor, Farr, Jason - Councillor, Green, Matthew - Councillor, Merulla, Sam - Councillor, Collins, Chad - Councillor, Jackson, Tom - Councillor, Skelly, Donna - Councillor, Whitehead, Terry - Councillor, Conley, Doug - Councillor, Pearson, Maria - Councillor, Johnson, Brenda - Councillor, Ferguson, Lloyd - Councillor, VanderBeek, Arlene - Councillor, Partridge, Judi - Councillor
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Harvey Gordon
Beleave Inc. |
Consultant |
Agriculture/Rural Affairs |
2017-11-10 - 2018-11-10 |
Expired |
Clark Bradley
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Clark Bradley
151 Bloor Street West , Suite 810
Toronto ON M5S 1S4
Canada
Client and Subject Matter
Legge Doug
200 Eastport Blvd
Hamilton ON L8H 7S4
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
Telephone, correspondance and fact to face meetings regarding land application of biosolids
Lobbying Start Date
2017-03-03
Public Office Holders
Eisenberger, Fred - Mayor, Omazic, Drina - Chief of Staff, Murray, Chris - City Manager, Cutler, Christopher - Community Relations and Advisor, Johnson, Aidan - Councillor, Farr, Jason - Councillor, Green, Matthew - Councillor, Merulla, Sam - Councillor, Collins, Chad - Councillor, Jackson, Tom - Councillor, Skelly, Donna - Councillor, Whitehead, Terry - Councillor, Conley, Doug - Councillor, Pearson, Maria - Councillor, Johnson, Brenda - Councillor, Ferguson, Lloyd - Councillor, VanderBeek, Arlene - Councillor, Pasuta, Robert - Councillor, Partridge, Judi - Councillor, Khan, Carlyle - General Manager, Public Works, Zegarac, Mike - General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services
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Legge Doug
Terratec Environmental Ltd |
Consultant |
Agriculture/Rural Affairs |
2017-03-03 - 2018-10-29 |
Expired |
Enns Jordan
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Enns Jordan
50 Carroll St.
Toronto ON M4M 3G3
Canada
Client and Subject Matter
Enns Jordan
6205 Airport Rd
Building A - Suite 301
Mississauga ON L4V 1E3
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
Restrictions relating to the land use planning framework for the legal cannabis industry in Hamilton
Lobbying Start Date
2018-09-12
Public Office Holders
Collins, Chad - Councillor, Johnson, Aidan - Councillor, Farr, Jason - Councillor, Green, Matthew - Councillor, Partridge, Judi - Councillor, Jackson, Tom - Councillor, Whitehead, Terry - Councillor, Merulla, Sam - Councillor, Conley, Doug - Councillor, Pearson, Maria - Councillor, Johnson, Brenda - Councillor, Ferguson, Lloyd - Councillor, VanderBeek, Arlene - Councillor, Pasuta, Robert - Councillor
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Enns Jordan
The Green Organic Dutchman |
Consultant |
Agriculture/Rural Affairs |
2018-09-12 - 2019-09-12 |
Expired |
Di Ianni Larry
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Di Ianni Larry
21 King St. W
5th Floor
Hamilton ON L8P 4W7
Canada
Client and Subject Matter
Murphy Tim
10 MacNab St. S.
Hamilton ON L8P 4Y3
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
Lease Extension for city facilities
Lobbying Start Date
2018-06-30
Public Office Holders
Eisenberger, Fred - Mayor, Wilson, Maureen - Councillor, Farr, Jason - Councillor, Nann, Nrinder - Councillor, Merulla, Sam - Councillor, Collins, Chad - Councillor, Jackson, Tom - Councillor, Whitehead, Terry - Councillor, Pearson, Maria - Councillor, Johnson, Brenda - Councillor, Ferguson, Lloyd - Councillor, VanderBeek, Arlene - Councillor, Partridge, Judi - Councillor, Danko, John-Paul - Councillor, Pauls, Esther - Councillor
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Murphy Tim
Spectra |
Consultant |
Arts/Culture |
2018-06-30 - 2019-06-30 |
Expired |
MacDonald Lorin
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MacDonald Lorin
260 Sackville Street, Suite 915
Toronto ON M5A 0B3
Canada
Client and Subject Matter
MacDonald Lorin
260 Sackville Street
Suite 915
Toronto ON M5A 0B3
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
How to make all large Hamilton venues more inclusive and accessible to all, particularly people living with disabilities.
Lobbying Start Date
2019-07-03
Public Office Holders
Eisenberger, Fred - Mayor
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MacDonald Lorin
HearVue Inc. |
Consultant |
Arts/Culture |
2019-07-03 - 2020-07-03 |
Expired |
Vegh Stephanie
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Vegh Stephanie
22 Wilson Street
Hamilton ON L8R 1C5
Canada
Client and Subject Matter
Vegh Stephanie
22 Wilson Street
Hamilton ON L8R 1C5
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
Providing background information via email communications and delegating at Council on behalf of Hamilton's arts and cultural sector.
Lobbying Start Date
2015-09-24
Public Office Holders
Eisenberger, Fred - Mayor, Johnson, Aidan - Councillor, Farr, Jason - Councillor, Green, Matthew - Councillor, Merulla, Sam - Councillor, Collins, Chad - Councillor, Jackson, Tom - Councillor, Duvall, Scott - Councillor, Whitehead, Terry - Councillor, Conley, Doug - Councillor, Pearson, Maria - Councillor, Johnson, Brenda - Councillor, Ferguson, Lloyd - Councillor, VanderBeek, Arlene - Councillor, Pasuta, Robert - Councillor, Partridge, Judi - Councillor
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Vegh Stephanie
Hamilton Arts Council |
In-house |
Arts/Culture |
2015-09-24 - 2017-03-18 |
Expired |
Brown Howard
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Brown Howard
321 Brooke Ave
North York ON M5M 2L4
Canada
Client and Subject Matter
Haber Judy
75 First St., Suite 212
Orangeville ON L9W 5B6
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
Discuss revenue generating opportunities (through sponsorship and naming rights) for the municipality of Hamilton.
Lobbying Start Date
2020-11-24
Public Office Holders
Eisenberger, Fred - Mayor
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Haber Judy
Performance Sponsorship Group |
Consultant |
Attractions/Tourism |
2020-11-24 - 2021-11-24 |
Expired |
Notto Adina
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Notto Adina
161 Bay Street
49th Floor
Toronto ON M5J 2S1
Canada
Client and Subject Matter
Notto Adina
161 Bay Street
Hamilton ON M5J 2S1
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
Meetings and/or telephone outreach to express an interest in understanding City of Hamilton intentions and plans in respect to FirstOntario Centre and FirstOntario Concert Hall and Hamilton Convention Centre and to arrange introductory meeting(s) with representatives of SMG World pursuant to such understanding and a general expression and scope of SMG's prospective interest should the City seek proposals in respect to venue management and related matters.
Lobbying Start Date
2018-08-01
Public Office Holders
Eisenberger, Fred - Mayor
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Notto Adina
Onex Corp |
In-house |
Attractions/Tourism |
2018-08-01 - 2019-08-01 |
Expired |
Horodecky William
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Horodecky William
1314 Concession 2 Road
York ON N0A1R0
Canada
Client and Subject Matter
Horodecky William
1314 Concession 2 Road
York ON N0A1R0
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
I'm hoping to talk to Brenda about a small 11 acre farm situated directly across Highway #8 fronting opposite your Stoney Creek branch office/RCMP headquarters. We have had numerous inquiries on the property(which is up for sale) for a multitude of different end uses. The land falls under the umbrella of Greenbelt, Hamilton Conservation Authority and the Niagara Escarpment Commission. We have several ideas that we feel would/might be compatible for the area and would appreciate Brenda's opinions and possibly other suggestions she may offer to send us on the right track. As Councillor for Ward 11 Brenda Johnson's history and experience would be most welcome.
Lobbying Start Date
2016-04-29
Public Office Holders
Johnson, Brenda - Councillor
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Horodecky William
Bill Horodecky Real Estate- Brokerage |
In-house |
Attractions/Tourism |
2016-04-29 - 2017-05-19 |
Expired |
Forstner Gord
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Forstner Gord
82 Stibbard Ave
Toronto ON M4P2C2
Canada
Client and Subject Matter
Forstner Gordon
82 Stibbard Ave
Toronto ON M4P2C2
Canada
Lobbyist Type
Description of lobbying activity
Meetings and/or telephone outreach to express an interest in understanding City of Hamilton intentions and plans in respect to FirstOntario Centre and FirstOntario Concert Hall and Hamilton Convention Centre and to arrange introductory meeting(s) with representatives of SMG World pursuant to such understanding and a general expression and scope of SMG's prospective interest should the City seek proposals in respect to venue management and related matters.
Lobbying Start Date
2018-06-05
Public Office Holders
Eisenberger, Fred - Mayor, Merulla, Sam - Councillor, Murray, Chris - City Manager, Farr, Jason - Councillor, Crone, Greg - Strategic Initiatives and Policy Advisor
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Forstner Gordon
Forstner Group Inc. |
Consultant |
Attractions/Tourism |
2018-06-05 - 2019-06-05 |
Expired |