Housing
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Cal DiFalco
Candidate for Councillor Ward 10
In their own words
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Where they stand
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Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
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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?
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Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
Growth should be shaped by meaningful community input and serve the community well.
- Wants responsible growth shaped by community input
- Says Ward 10 should get its fair share of investment
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“Responsible growth and development. Ensuring responsible growth shaped by meaningful community input that drives decisions, so Ward 10 receives its fair share of investment and attention while growing in ways that serve the community well.”
Source: Ward 10 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · October 5, 2026
Confidence:High
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Growth plans must be scrutinized so they deliver the infrastructure, traffic and services communities need.
- Vows growth will respect existing communities
- Wants plans scrutinized for infrastructure, traffic and service needs
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“I will continue to fight to ensure growth respects existing communities and that plans are scrutinized to ensure they are responsive to the appropriate infrastructure, safety, traffic, services and other needs of our communities.”
Source: Ward 10 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · October 5, 2026
Confidence:High
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
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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?
DiFalco calls arts essential to a balanced community and would amplify Ward 10's vibrancy through the arts.
- Would review the City Enrichment Fund and help build business cases showing the ROI of arts investment.
- As a lifelong musician, frames the arts sector as essential to neighbourhoods and the city.
- Would invite the Hamilton Arts & Culture Collective and Ward 10 artists into regular dialogue.
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“Arts and culture is an essential component of a well balanced community.”
Source: CANDIDATE SURVEY: HAMILTON MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2026 - Hamilton City Magazine (Hamilton Arts Council survey) · September 23, 2026
Confidence:High
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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