Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Rick Kunc
Candidate for Councillor Ward 13
Elected (official result)
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?
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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?
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Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Address Safari Road closure, rural road and culvert maintenance, and Dundas road and traffic issues.
- Safari Road closure, rural road and culvert maintenance
- Hatt Street work, traffic and road conditions in Dundas
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“In our rural areas, I hear concerns about the closure of Safari Road, stormwater fees, and road and culvert maintenance.”
Source: Ward 13 Q&A (CBC Hamilton) · October 6, 2026
Confidence:High
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
Tackle senior isolation and gaps in services and community connections for Ward 13 seniors.
- Address senior isolation and access to services
- Create opportunities for seniors to stay connected to community
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“Across the ward, I also hear concerns about seniors — particularly isolation, access to services and opportunities to stay connected to their communities.”
Source: Ward 13 Q&A (CBC Hamilton) · October 6, 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?
Kunc calls arts and culture essential to vibrant communities and would plan mixed-use affordable cultural space.
- Committed to reviewing the whole city budget, including the 2027 forecast, before making funding commitments.
- Wants mixed-use space with affordable cultural space across the downtown core: studios, performance and community spaces.
- Would put arts community representatives on a reformed Ward 13 community council and attend local arts events.
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“Arts and culture are essential to vibrant communities and cities.”
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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