Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Jeff Yaeger
Candidate for Councillor Ward 15
In their own words
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Where they stand
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Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Push harder questions on tax costs, program value and whether city programs deliver results.
- Evaluate existing programs for value before funding new ones
- Greater transparency on taxes collected vs services received
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“Residents are also concerned about value for their property taxes. Ward 15 residents deserve greater transparency about the taxes collected from our community, the services and investment we receive in return, and whether City programs are achieving the results they were intended to achieve.”
Source: Ward 15 Q&A (CBC Hamilton) · October 15, 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?
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Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
Make city hall responsive: clear service standards, accountability and follow-through.
- Clear service standards for acknowledgement and action
- Follow up and measure results after approvals
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“City Hall needs to be more responsive. Residents should not have to repeatedly follow up to get answers to legitimate concerns.”
Source: Ward 15 Q&A (CBC Hamilton) · October 15, 2026
Confidence:High
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Fix traffic congestion and road capacity in Waterdown; plan infrastructure where growth is.
- Address traffic congestion and road capacity through Waterdown
- Plan transportation and recreation around actual growth
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“Traffic congestion, road capacity, construction planning and safe movement through Waterdown are immediate concerns, while long-term decisions about recreation facilities and other infrastructure must reflect where our population is actually growing.”
Source: Ward 15 Q&A (CBC Hamilton) · October 15, 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?
Yaeger would strengthen the City Enrichment Fund if evidence shows it lags legitimate community need.
- Would not start with a predetermined increase; asks how demand changed, who is turned away, and what outcomes funding achieves.
- Would look beyond property taxes to provincial, federal, philanthropic and partnership dollars.
- Wants an inventory of underused city-owned spaces and cultural space considered in planning before displacement.
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“If the evidence demonstrates that the fund is no longer keeping pace with legitimate community need and is producing strong results, I would support strengthening it.”
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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