Public invited to provide input into Hamilton Ward Boundary Review

HAMILTON, ON – February 3, 2016 – On behalf of the City of Hamilton, independent firm Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., in association with Trust Learning Solutions, ICA Associates Inc. and public affairs consultant Dr. Robert J. Williams are carrying out a review of Hamilton’s ward boundaries. 
 
The purpose of the review is to assess what would be the most effective and equitable arrangement of the city’s wards and make recommendations to Council on alternative ward boundary options. The last ward boundary review was conducted in 2001.
 
The public is invited to attend workshops being held at various locations across Hamilton to provide their input into the review. Workshops begin today and run until February 27.

Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Location: Harry Howell Arena
27 Hwy 5 West, Flamborough

Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Location: Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
9280 Airport Road, Mount Hope

Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Location: Old Beasley Community Centre
27 Elgin Street, Hamilton

Date: Thursday, February 11, 2016
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Location: Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre
780 Upper Wentworth Street, Hamilton

Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Location: Rockton Fairgrounds
812 Old Hwy 8, Rockton

Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Location: Ancaster Rotary Centre
385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster

Date: Saturday, February 20, 2016
Time: 12:30 to 3:30 pm
Location: Stoney Creek Recreation Centre
45 King Street West, Stoney Creek

Date: Monday, February 22, 2016
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Location: Bocce Club - Chedoke Twin Pad Arena
91 Chedmac Dr., Hamilton

Date: Saturday, February 27, 2016
Time: 12:30 to 3:30 pm
Location: Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre
10 Market St. S. Dundas

During the workshops, citizens will learn about the purpose of the review, provide input into what the review should consider, and share what they value about the community and what they feel makes it unique.

Ward Boundary Review public feedback can be reviewed and submitted starting Friday, February 5, 2016.

A report outlining possible ward boundary options will go before Council in the spring. A second round of public consultation will take place in June, with a final recommendations report expected to go before Council in the fall.

Hamilton’s Mayor Fred Eisenberger is passionate about public engagement. A vital part of the process is determining the boundaries our elected officials represent on behalf of their constituents. “We are pleased to offer our residents an opportunity to contribute in this process. This information will be used in the evaluation of the existing system and researching the design alternatives,” said Mayor Eisenberger.