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Ivan Luksic

Candidate for Councillor Ward 10

In their own words

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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?

Luksic (HDAA survey): streamline building-permit approvals — Hamilton's slow timelines discourage development.

  • Asked about housing approvals, says Hamilton should streamline the building-permit approval process.
  • Calls Hamilton among the slowest municipalities for approvals, which discourages development.
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“I do believe that the city of Hamilton should streamline the building permit approval process. Hamilton is among the slowest municipalities in terms of approval timelines and this discourages development in the city.”

Source: Hamilton District Apartment Association 2026 candidate survey — Ivan Luksic's answers

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Luksic (HDAA survey): cut excess managers to fund paramedics and infrastructure; 4% tax hikes the absolute ceiling.

  • Asked about fiscal direction, calls hiring of ~800 extra managers unaffordable and says savings should go to infrastructure and paramedics.
  • Says 4% should be the absolute maximum annual property-tax increase.
“This is unaffordable. The savings achieved by eliminating excess managerial positions can be directed towards our infrastructure needs and frontline services that are in desperate need of investment such as our paramedics.”

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Source: Hamilton District Apartment Association 2026 candidate survey — Ivan Luksic's answers

Confidence:High

Luksic flags 23% property-tax growth in four years and promises stronger accountability, spending restraint and results.

  • Notes property taxes rose nearly 23% in four years without matching service improvements.
  • Promises stronger focus on accountability, responsible spending and results at City Hall.
“Property taxes have risen nearly 23% in the last four years. Have your services improved by 23%? Mine haven't. I'll bring a stronger focus on accountability, responsible spending and results at City Hall.”

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Source: Ivan Luksic campaign website — platform (voteivan.ca)

Confidence:High

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Emergency services

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

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Luksic would make public safety a priority, citing gun violence, auto theft, break-ins and home invasions across Hamilton.

  • Says gun violence, auto theft, break-ins and home invasions are affecting communities across Hamilton.
  • Would make public safety a priority so Ward 10 residents feel safe.
“The headlines might say "crime is down"... but does it feel that way? Gun violence, auto theft, break-ins and home invasions are affecting communities across Hamilton. Ward 10 deserves to feel safe, and I'll make public safety a priority.”

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Source: Ivan Luksic campaign website — platform (voteivan.ca)

Confidence:High

Luksic (HDAA survey): encampments fuel fear; move them away from residential areas, businesses and public buildings.

  • Asked about public safety, says encampments add to the perception of fear and deter visiting and shopping.
  • Wants encampments moved away from residential areas, businesses and public buildings.
“Encampments throughout the city adds to the perception of fear. They serve as a disincentive to visit and shop in this city. Our ability to close all encampments is limited due to a court decision but we absolutely need to move encampments away from residential areas, businesses and public buildings.”

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Source: Hamilton District Apartment Association 2026 candidate survey — Ivan Luksic's answers

Confidence:High

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Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Luksic (HDAA survey): originally opposed LRT over construction impacts on businesses and keeps serious reservations.

  • Asked about Hamilton LRT construction impacts, says he was originally opposed partly over long-term construction impacts on businesses.
  • Continues to have serious reservations about the LRT project.
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“I was originally opposed to LRT and one of the reasons was the long term impact of construction on current businesses. I continue to have serious reservations about the project.”

Source: Hamilton District Apartment Association 2026 candidate survey — Ivan Luksic's answers

Confidence:High

Government

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

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Luksic demands financial accountability: stronger spending oversight and real answers when city programs fail to deliver.

  • Demands financial accountability at City Hall.
  • Wants stronger oversight of City spending and real answers when programs and projects fail to deliver.
“Demand financial accountability. We need stronger oversight of City spending and real answers when programs and projects fail to deliver.”

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Source: Ivan Luksic campaign website — platform (voteivan.ca)

Confidence:High

Luksic (HDAA survey): the mayor has used strong-mayor powers incorrectly; reforms are necessary, else eliminate them.

  • Asked about Strong Mayor powers, says they have been used incorrectly by the mayor, including in transit, roads and servicing.
  • Says reforms to their extent, scope and veto-override rules are necessary; failing that, eliminate them.
“I believe strong mayor powers, particularly in the areas of provincial priorities (transit, roads, utilities and servicing), have been used incorrectly by the mayor.”

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Source: Hamilton District Apartment Association 2026 candidate survey — Ivan Luksic's answers

Confidence:High

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Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Luksic would fix roads and infrastructure, extend Barton Street, widen Fifty Road and properly maintain existing assets.

  • Priorities: extending Barton Street from Fruitland Road to Fifty Road and widening Fifty Road.
  • Would properly maintain the roads, sewers and infrastructure already in place.
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“Fix our roads and infrastructure. Prioritize extending Barton Street from Fruitland Road to Fifty Road, widening Fifty Road, and properly maintaining the roads, sewers and infrastructure we already have.”

Source: Ivan Luksic campaign website — platform (voteivan.ca)

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?

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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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