Housing
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Jason Farr
Candidate for Councillor Ward 4
Elected (official result)
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.
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
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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?
Revitalize Kenilworth: direct dialogue, a community-led Kenfest event, and private investment.
- Kenilworth revitalization plan
- Kenfest event to inspire private investment
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“My plan starts with direct dialogue to build trust, followed by launching a community led event - "Kenfest" (working title) - to inspire private investment and rebirth.”
Source: Ward 4 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 25, 2026
Confidence:High
Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Real-time black-soot monitoring at all known sources; negligent emitters should compensate residents.
- Real-time soot monitoring at known sources
- Compensation from negligent emitters
“Following July 2026's widespread incident, we need real-time monitoring at all known sources to inform residents efficiently.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Ward 4 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 25, 2026
Confidence:High
Pause data centres in the industrial bayfront; backed the moratorium he first suggested.
- Data centre pause in industrial bayfront
- He first suggested the Interim Control Bylaw
“Pausing data centres in the industrial bayfront.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Ward 4 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 25, 2026
Confidence:High
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?
Farr strongly supports the arts sector and commits to a City Enrichment Fund review.
- Cites his record leading the doubling of arts funding and serving on the AGH and Theatre Aquarius boards.
- Commits to a City Enrichment Fund review to restore a fair, impartial grants process.
- Points to past Ward 2 work: artist apartments on King Street, Bridgeworks, and St. Mark's Church programming space.
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“It is very essential. I strongly support enhancing our sector and appreciate the value arts and culture brings.”
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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