Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Tanjoban Nijjar
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?
Will advocate municipal spending caps to keep future property taxes as low as possible.
- Says affordability has reached a breaking point
- Advocates municipal spending caps to hold down property taxes
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“I will also advocate for municipal spending caps to keep future property taxes as low as possible.”
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?
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Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
East-end Stoney Creek suffers a severe lack of public transit; Glover Road-area routes are inadequate.
- Calls east-end public transit severely lacking
- Wants immediate transit expansion from infrastructure funding
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“East-end Stoney Creek suffers from a severe lack of public transit; past Glover Road, bus routes are completely inadequate for residents who rely on them for work.”
Source: Ward 10 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · October 5, 2026
Confidence:High
Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
Rapid, unmanaged development is the top challenge; residents are left out of decisions.
- Calls rapid, unmanaged development the ward's most urgent challenge
- Says residents are routinely left out of the decision-making process
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“The most urgent challenge facing our ward is rapid, unmanaged development. Growth is inevitable, but residents are routinely left out of the decision-making process.”
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?
Barton, Grays, Fruitland and Highway 8 are deteriorating fast, raising accidents and vehicle damage.
- Says key roads are deteriorating rapidly
- Links deterioration to more accidents and vehicle damage
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“Furthermore, critical roads like Barton Street, Grays Road, Fruitland Road, and Highway 8 are deteriorating rapidly, leading to a noticeable rise in accidents and vehicle damage.”
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?
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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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Think we got something wrong?
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