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Kojo Damptey

Candidate for Councillor Ward 14

In their own words

This candidate hasn’t listed a campaign website or social account with the Town. That says nothing about them as a candidate — it just means less of their material is published online for us to summarise.

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?

Build geared-to-income public housing, missing-middle apartments and transitional housing.

  • Focus on the missing middle: geared-to-income public and transitional housing
  • Implement community safety plan with key performance indicators
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Focus on the "missing middle," building geared-to-income public housing, and "missing middle" apartments, transitional housing, and units with housing providers.”

Source: Ward 14 Q&A (CBC Hamilton) · October 7, 2026

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

Cap property taxes for seniors 70+ who have paid taxes for over 30 years.

  • Cap property taxes for seniors aged 70+ with 30+ years of payments
  • Transparent budgeting and procurement to end misuse of tax dollars
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Capping property taxes for seniors 70 years and older who have paid taxes for over 30 years.”

Source: Ward 14 Q&A (CBC Hamilton) · October 7, 2026

Confidence:High

Emergency services

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

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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?

End financial mismanagement and scandals at city hall; focus on value for money.

  • Value-for-money review across city services, housing, fire, police, parks
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Concerns about financial mismanagement and scandals at City Hall.”

Source: Ward 14 Q&A (CBC Hamilton) · October 7, 2026

Confidence:High

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Improve park upkeep, roads and build a library in Ward 14.

  • Begin building a Ward 14 library
  • Prioritize road repairs via neighbourhood councils
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“Enhancing city services such as park upkeep, roads, and a library in Ward 14.”

Source: Ward 14 Q&A (CBC Hamilton) · October 7, 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?

Damptey, a musician, would be a strong advocate for reducing financial barriers for the arts sector.

  • A musician and former music festival curator; previously advocated for increasing the fund's envelope and helped pivot it to multi-year funding.
  • As former co-chair of the Hamilton Music Advisory Team, backed a holistic arts strategy for affordable cultural space.
  • Would host Ward 14 neighbourhood festivals, e.g. a local crawl behind Westcliffe Mall with vendors, music and artists.
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“If elected to City Council I will be a strong advocate for ensuring financial barriers are reduced for the sector.”

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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