Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Matt Francis
Candidate for Councillor Ward 5
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?
Cap property tax increases at inflation; bring fiscal responsibility to City Hall.
- Property tax hikes should match inflation, not exceed it
- Opposed what he calls reckless council spending, often in the minority
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“I believe property-tax increases should be kept at the rate of inflation, not significantly above it. Families have to live within their means, and city hall should have to do the same.”
Source: Ward 5 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 28, 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?
Direct taxes to core services: safe neighbourhoods, roads, infrastructure, parks.
- Spending should target everyday services residents rely on
- Calls $60M bike-lane spending and tiny homes non-priorities
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“People want their taxes going toward the services they rely on every day. Safe and well-maintained neighbourhoods, roads, functioning infrastructure, parks and community facilities, and effective city services.”
Source: Ward 5 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 28, 2026
Confidence:High
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?
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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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Think we got something wrong?
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