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Maureen Wilson

Candidate for Councillor Ward 1

Elected (official result)

In their own words

This candidate hasn’t listed a campaign website or social account with the Town. That says nothing about them as a candidate — it just means less of their material is published online for us to summarise.

Where they stand

Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 16 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Touts 2,100 new affordable, supportive and attainable housing units plus housing initiatives over two terms.

  • 2,100 new affordable, supportive + attainable housing units
  • Several housing initiatives delivered over two terms
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“2100 new affordable, supportive + attainable housing units plus several housing intiatives”

Source: Maureen Wilson for Hamilton City Councillor Ward One (campaign site)

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?

Grow commercial/industrial assessment to ease residential tax burden; examine all service levels.

  • Grow commercial and industrial tax base to ease residential taxes
  • Deep examination of all existing service levels
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“I will continue to prioritize growing Hamilton's commercial and industrial assessment. That will ease the burden on residential taxpayers.”

Source: Ward 1 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 21, 2026

Confidence:High

Emergency services

When I call for help, will it come fast enough?

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Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Advocate complete streets to make travel safer for all modes.

  • Complete streets for safer movement
  • Safe for all travel modes
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“I will continue advocating for and implementing complete streets. That will make movement across our city safer for all of us, regardless of the mode of travel we use and need.”

Source: Ward 1 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 21, 2026

Confidence:High

Government

Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?

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Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Says Ward 1's parks, roadways and amenities got the care they deserved across her two terms.

  • 52+ streets resurfaced or rebuilt, plus traffic-calming motions
  • Parks, roadways and amenities cared for in Ward 1
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“During my tenure, we've watched the parks, roadways and amenities of Ward 1 get the care they deserve.”

Source: Maureen Wilson for Hamilton City Councillor Ward One (campaign site)

Confidence:High

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Uphold Hamilton's reputation as a solid place to invest; attract and keep talent.

  • Predictable investment environment
  • Attract and retain talent
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“I want to uphold Hamilton's reputation as a solid place to invest, attract and keep talent.”

Source: Ward 1 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 21, 2026

Confidence:High

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

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Healthcare

Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?

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Growth & development

How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?

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Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

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Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

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Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

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Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

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Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

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Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

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