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Andrew Selman

Candidate for Councillor Ward 3

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?

90-Day Dangerous Building Action Plan to remediate derelict sites and unlock missing-middle housing.

  • 90-day derelict-site remediation plan
  • Unlock missing-middle housing
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“To tackle neighbourhood blight, we will implement a 90-Day Dangerous Building Action Plan, scaling up the community property standards advocacy we have already started to force the remediation of derelict sites and unlock missing middle housing.”

Source: Ward 3 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 23, 2026

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

Selman would end the cycle of painful tax increases via transparency dashboards so taxes fund what actually belongs.

  • Would stop the cycle of painful tax increases and shrinking city reserves.
  • Proposes clear transparency dashboards to protect residents' wallets and direct money where it belongs.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“We must stop the cycle of painful tax increases and shrinking city reserves. By launching clear transparency dashboards, we will protect your wallet and invest our money where it actually belongs.”

Source: Andrew Selman campaign website — platform (voteandrewselman.com)

Confidence:High

Emergency services

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

Selman would enforce strict property standards and traffic rules so Ward 3 families can safely enjoy their neighbourhoods.

  • Would transform neglected properties and unsafe streets into welcoming spaces.
  • Would enforce strict property standards and traffic rules for neighbourhood safety.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Real progress means transforming neglected properties and unsafe streets into welcoming spaces. We will enforce strict property standards and traffic rules so our families can safely enjoy our neighbourhoods.”

Source: Andrew Selman campaign website — platform (voteandrewselman.com)

Confidence:High

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Strict service agreements for road repairs; proactive traffic calming to secure streets.

  • Road repair service agreements
  • Proactive traffic calming for street safety
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“I rely on the HSR and active transit, which is exactly why I will mandate strict service agreements for road repairs and deploy proactive traffic calming to secure our streets.”

Source: Ward 3 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 23, 2026

Confidence:High

Government

Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?

Truth in Budgeting initiative; public dashboards tracking every tax dollar; fiscal transparency.

  • Truth in Budgeting initiative
  • Interactive dashboards for tax spending
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“To restore absolute fiscal control, we will launch a Truth in Budgeting initiative. I will bring my professional experience as a compliance auditor to City Hall, deploying interactive public dashboards so you can track exactly where every tax dollar goes.”

Source: Ward 3 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 23, 2026

Confidence:High

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Selman would nail the basics like filling potholes fast and track city projects as an analyst to secure daily services.

  • Would fill potholes quickly and efficiently as a basic accountability test.
  • Would use his analyst background to track city projects and guarantee daily services.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“True accountability means nailing the basics like filling potholes quickly and efficiently. I will use my background as an analyst to track city projects and guarantee you get the daily services you deserve.”

Source: Andrew Selman campaign website — platform (voteandrewselman.com)

Confidence:High

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Selman would modernize City Hall and streamline approvals so local businesses thrive and commercial corridors stay vibrant.

  • Would modernize City Hall processes he says are holding the city back.
  • Streamlined approvals to help local businesses thrive and keep historic commercial corridors vibrant.
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Outdated processes are holding us back, but we can spark real progress by modernizing City Hall. Streamlined approvals will help local businesses thrive and keep our historic commercial corridors vibrant.”

Source: Andrew Selman campaign website — platform (voteandrewselman.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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