Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Sam Gamble
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.
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Annual tax increases should not outpace inflation; city departments should be audited for savings.
- Wants tax increases on par with inflation
- Calls for audits of city departments to find savings
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“Affordability. Annual tax increases outpacing inflation.”
Source: Ward 10 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · October 5, 2026
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
Wants more auxiliary police officers hired to address inadequate police presence in the ward.
- Sees inadequate police presence in the ward
- Proposes hiring more auxiliary police officers
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“Hire more auxiliary police officers.”
Source: Ward 10 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · October 5, 2026
Confidence:High
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?
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Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Calls for more oversight and accountability on infrastructure repairs in Ward 10.
- Calls for more oversight of infrastructure repairs
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“More oversight of infrastructure repairs.”
Source: Ward 10 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · October 5, 2026
Confidence:High
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
Wants more youth opportunities, including co-op and volunteering via local school boards.
- Sees too few opportunities for youth
- Would network with school boards on co-op and volunteering opportunities
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“Not enough opportunities for our youth.”
Source: Ward 10 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · October 5, 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?
Gamble calls Hamilton's arts communities essential and would keep artists in affordable studios amid gentrification.
- On board with reviewing and strengthening the City Enrichment Fund; would audit city budgets for savings and lobby the province for more funding.
- Says artists who revitalize neighbourhoods deserve a hero's welcome, not eviction notices, after gentrification.
- Wants council to ensure affordable artist studios survive gentrification and more youth opportunities.
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“In my view, the arts and culture communities of Hamilton are essential.”
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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