Christopher DeMelo

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?

Housing First with fully integrated services; hold siloed non-profits and city services accountable.

Housing First as most effective approach
Integrate siloed non-profit and city services

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“Housing first is the most effective approach to the problem but without full integrated systems that deal with all components of homelessness it is doomed to failure.”

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?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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?

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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?

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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?

DeMelo cites arts as 9-11% of Hamilton's economy and backs affordable cultural space via mixed-use agreements.

Open to reviewing and strengthening the City Enrichment Fund where an economic or social-cohesion case can be made.
Would retain affordable cultural space through mixed-use agreements with new developments and existing locations.
Keeps an open-door policy for ward ideas and would partner with the Hamilton Arts & Culture Collective.

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“I think arts and culture play a integral role in Hamilton, both as an economic driver (9-11% of total city economy), and social cohesion (giving outlets to creatives and youth).”

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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