Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Mike Spadafora
Candidate for Councillor Ward 14
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?
Spadafora: every tax dollar deserves the care families use budgeting; he has pushed responsible budgets and cut waste.
- Treats every tax dollar with the care families and businesses use managing budgets.
- Has supported responsible budgeting, questioned unnecessary spending and targeted public dollars where they deliver.
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“I believe every tax dollar should be treated with the same care that families and businesses use when managing their own budgets.”
Source: Mike Spadafora campaign website — platform (reelectspadafora14.com)
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?
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Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
Spadafora: good government starts with trust, and trust is built through transparency and open leadership.
- Commits to listening carefully, communicating openly and ensuring residents' voices are heard.
- Pledges meaningful public consultation and transparent decision-making at City Hall.
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“Good government starts with trust, and trust is built through transparency.”
Source: Mike Spadafora campaign website — platform (reelectspadafora14.com)
Confidence:High
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Spadafora has worked to improve roads, sidewalks, parks and municipal services in Ward 14's neighbourhoods.
- Has worked to improve roads, sidewalks, parks, public spaces and municipal services.
- Says every neighbourhood deserves to be safe, welcoming and well cared for.
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“I've worked to improve our roads, sidewalks, parks, public spaces, and municipal services because I know these are the things that affect our daily lives. Every neighbourhood deserves to be safe, welcoming, and well cared for.”
Source: Mike Spadafora campaign website — platform (reelectspadafora14.com)
Confidence:High
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
Spadafora backs economic development that creates opportunity and strengthens Hamilton's tax base.
- Supports thoughtful planning that prepares for future opportunities while respecting established neighbourhoods.
- Backs economic development that creates opportunity and strengthens the tax base.
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“Economic development that creates opportunity and strengthens our tax base.”
Source: Mike Spadafora campaign website — platform (reelectspadafora14.com)
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?
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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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