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Ted McMeekin

Candidate for Councillor Ward 15

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.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Cut housing costs via tax relief on new homes and $8.8B in development-charge relief.

  • Tax relief on new homes plus development charge relief
  • Protect blue-collar construction jobs
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“As a former provincial minister of housing, I was proud to play a role in building support which is leading to a dramatic reduction in housing costs through tax relief on new homes, coupled with an $8.8 billion municipal assistance of development charge relief.”

Source: Ward 15 Q&A (CBC Hamilton) · October 15, 2026

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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?

Continue investing in rural roads and bridges beyond the $150M committed by council.

  • Build on council's $150M road and bridge commitment
  • Support Rural Roads Task Group digital dashboard
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“While council committed $150 million to better maintain our roads and bridges, there is more that needs to be done.”

Source: Ward 15 Q&A (CBC Hamilton) · October 15, 2026

Confidence:High

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Emphasize rural and farm economic development; agri-food is a $53B Ontario GDP driver.

  • Prioritize rural and farm economic development
  • Leverage agri-food sector employing 900,000+
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Opportunities for rural and farm economic development need to be emphasized as our local and provincial economies are driven by the agri-food industry, a $53-billion contributor to Ontario’s GDP and employing over 900,000 individuals.”

Source: Ward 15 Q&A (CBC Hamilton) · October 15, 2026

Confidence:High

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

McMeekin: 'Without music and the arts, life is a mistake' — backs the Enrichment Fund and arts partnerships.

  • Longtime Art Gallery of Hamilton supporter; cites the 'Bohemian Index' linking a viable arts community to a strong city economy.
  • Consistently supported reviewing and strengthening the fund, with concerns about changing access protocols.
  • Would build a process to identify available spaces and proactively partner in support of the arts.
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“Without music and the arts, life is a mistake.”

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?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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