Public invited to provide input into next phase of Hamilton Ward Boundary Review

HAMILTON, ON – June 9, 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.

As part of the second phase of public consultation (the first phase took place in February 2016), the public is invited to attend open houses being held at various locations across Hamilton to provide their input into the review. Open houses begin today and run until June 29:

Date: Thursday, June 9, 2016
Time: 6 to 8:30 pm
Location: Sir Winston Churchhill Recreation Centre
1715 Main St. E., Hamilton

Date: Saturday, June 11, 2016
Time: 12:30 to 3:30 pm
Location: Tim Hortons Field
64 Melrose Ave. N., Hamilton

Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Location: Mountain Arena
25 Hester St., Hamilton

Date: Thursday, June 16, 2016
Time:  6 to 9 pm
Location:  Ancaster Rotary Centre
385 Jerseyville Rd. W, Ancaster.

Date: Friday, June 17, 2016
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Location: Westdale Secondary School
700 Main St. W., Hamilton

Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Location: Waterdown Legion Hall
79 Hamilton St. N., Waterdown

Date: Thursday, June 23, 2016
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Location: Winona Community Centre
55 Winona Rd., Stoney Creek

Date: Saturday, June 25, 2016
Time: 12:30 to 3:30 pm
Location: Rosedale Arena
100 Greenhill Ave, Hamilton

Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Location: Binbrook Agricultual Hall
2600 Highway 56, Binbrook

During the open houses, residents will:

• Learn about possible approaches to defining Hamilton’s ward boundaries
• Review various reference materials
• Review detailed display boards
• Speak with members of the consulting team

The public can also provide input into the review online starting on Monday June 13, until Friday July 8. For more information about possible ward boundary options and to complete the online feedback form, visit www.hamilton.ca/wardboundaryreview.

A final recommendation report is expected to go before Council in the fall.