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Brian Lewis

Candidate for Councillor Ward 2

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?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Cut the time between affordable-housing funding announcements and shovels in the ground.

  • Fast-track ready affordable housing projects
  • Engage builders during the housing crisis
“On housing, my priority is cutting the time between a funding announcement and shovels in the ground.”

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Source: Ward 2 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 22, 2026

Confidence:High

Accelerate Jamesville non-profit housing now, with transparent homelessness spending and paths to stable housing.

  • Accelerate Jamesville non-profit buildings within the first term
  • Transparent reporting and accountability on homelessness spending
“The Jamesville non-profit buildings need to start now. People are sleeping outside today — we can't wait until 2031 for shovels in the ground.”

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Source: Hamilton Ward 2 Platform - Community Engagement & Local Governance · October 24, 2026

Confidence:High

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Taxes & spending

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

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Pledges a councillor who listens, tells the truth, and puts tax dollars back into Ward 2 streets.

  • A councillor who listens and tells the truth
  • Puts tax dollars back into Ward 2 streets
“I'm running to give it a councillor who listens, tells you the truth, and puts your tax dollars back into your streets.”

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Source: Municipal Election Candidate Profiles - North End Breezes (candidate-submitted profile) · October 17, 2026

Confidence:High

Zero-based budgeting in the ward office, with non-mandatory spending scrutinized and tax exemptions reviewed for fairness.

  • Zero-based budgeting in the ward office, with every dollar justified
  • Scrutinize non-mandatory spending and review tax exemptions for fairness
“Zero-based budgeting in my ward office — every dollar justified, every program reviewed for need, results, and value to taxpayers.”

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Source: Hamilton Ward 2 Platform - Community Engagement & Local Governance · October 24, 2026

Confidence:High

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Emergency services

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

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Permanent trained police foot patrols on King and James, plus 24/7 mental-health crisis response teams.

  • Permanent trained police foot patrols on King and James Streets
  • Expand mental-health crisis response teams to 24/7 coverage
“Permanent, trained police foot patrols on King and James Streets. Not seasonal, not occasional — permanent.”

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Source: Hamilton Ward 2 Platform - Community Engagement & Local Governance · October 24, 2026

Confidence:High

Properly fund police; foot patrols downtown; expand Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team.

  • Fund police; foot patrols in downtown core
  • Expand Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team
“Safer streets means a properly funded police force — working with the Hamilton Police Service, not against it.”

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Source: Ward 2 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 22, 2026

Confidence:High

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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?

Return every constituent call and email within 24 business hours, with follow-through on the problem.

  • Every constituent call and email returned within 24 business hours
  • No silence after a report — residents hear that someone is working on it
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“Every call and email returned within 24 business hours. Solving the problem may take longer — but you will hear from us, and you will know someone is working on it.”

Source: Hamilton Ward 2 Platform - Community Engagement & Local Governance · October 24, 2026

Confidence:High

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

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Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Revitalize downtown: support small businesses, faster permits, cleaner public realm on King and James.

  • Support small businesses and faster permit processing downtown
  • Clean up the public realm on King and James Streets
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“Ward 2's core is Hamilton's front door. Support small businesses, push for faster permit processing, clean up the public realm, and make King and James Streets places people want to be — not places they avoid.”

Source: Hamilton Ward 2 Platform - Community Engagement & Local Governance · October 24, 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?

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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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