Housing
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Tammy Hwang
Candidate for Councillor Ward 4
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Where they stand
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Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Grow alternative non-tax revenue and internal efficiencies to fund services without leaning on property taxes.
- Alternative revenue sources, municipal service corporations
- Internal efficiencies to cut costs
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“To protect residents, we need to grow our alternative revenue sources and find fresh opportunities to offset that massive tax burden.”
Source: Ward 4 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 25, 2026
Confidence:High
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?
Bridge the infrastructure deficit sustainably without putting the full burden on property taxpayers.
- Address staggering infrastructure deficit
- Sustainable funding beyond property tax
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“First is our staggering infrastructure deficit. Operating costs keep rising while residents face affordability pressures and stagnant wages, meaning we must find sustainable ways to deliver essential services and bridge our infrastructure gaps without putting the entire burden on property taxpayers.”
Source: Ward 4 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 25, 2026
Confidence:High
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
Safeguard and support small businesses along the LRT route to keep commercial corridors vibrant.
- Support small businesses during LRT construction
- Keep commercial corridors vibrant
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“Second, small business support is critical right here in Ward 4. As we prepare for LRT construction, we know major transit work can impact local storefronts, so we must actively safeguard, promote and support small businesses along the route to keep our commercial corridors vibrant.”
Source: Ward 4 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 25, 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?
Hwang treats arts and culture as integral to Hamilton's economic strategy and backs diversifying arts revenue.
- Commits to reviewing and strengthening the City Enrichment Fund while pushing the sector to diversify revenue beyond municipal grants.
- Champions municipal incentives for creative spaces on Kenilworth Street to keep artists from being priced out.
- Frames cultural investment as job creation, social cohesion and talent attraction.
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“On council, I see arts and culture as an integral component of our broader economic strategy, not separate from it.”
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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