Candidate for Councillor Ward 2
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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.
Will I be able to afford to live here?
A person-centred plan connecting housing, healthcare and support, aiming to make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring.
“The goal is to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring.”
Source: Pathway Home - Hamilton Forward · October 24, 2026
Confidence:High
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
Practical solutions to homelessness, addiction, safety, cleanliness via City-police-service partnerships.
“I would strengthen the existing partnerships between the City, police, service organizations, businesses and residents, while pushing for practical solutions to homelessness, addiction, safety and cleanliness—not simply managing the problems.”
Source: Ward 2 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 22, 2026
Confidence:High
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
Strengthen HSR maintenance planning and rider communication, with monthly reliability reports and public targets.
“Publish monthly transit reliability reports.”
Source: Hamilton residents deserve reliable transit - Hamilton Forward · October 24, 2026
Confidence:High
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
Clear reporting and open communication, with City Hall answering to residents first and progress made measurable.
“Clear reporting, open communication, and a City Hall that answers to residents first.”
Source: Hamilton Forward Campaign · October 24, 2026
Confidence:High
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Audit-recommendation tracker with consistent budget reporting and earlier flagging of major cost increases.
“Publish an audit recommendation tracker.”
Source: Hamilton road project costs audit - Hamilton Forward · October 24, 2026
Confidence:High
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
Work directly with employers, unions and government partners to support affected steel workers and industrial jobs.
“support affected workers and strengthen the city's industrial future”
Source: Steel industry and workers - Hamilton Forward · October 24, 2026
Confidence:High
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
City Hall should seek a public explanation of service impacts and advocate for sustainable healthcare funding.
“The priority should be protecting access to care”
Source: Hamilton Health Sciences positions - Hamilton Forward · October 24, 2026
Confidence:High
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
Sciara calls arts and culture essential to Hamilton's economic vitality and quality of life.
“I think arts and culture are essential to Hamilton's economic vitality and to the quality of life in our communities.”
Source: CANDIDATE SURVEY: HAMILTON MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2026 - Hamilton City Magazine (Hamilton Arts Council survey) · September 23, 2026
Confidence:High
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Candidates and members of the public can both report a correction. Every one is logged and answered, and corrections about a candidate’s own positions get priority.