Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Melissa Debicki
Candidate for Councillor Ward 6
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?
Add local crisis-prevention and harm-reduction services in Ward 6.
- Ward 6 in state of emergency for mental health, homelessness, opioids since 2023
- Local services would ease pressure on Hamilton's hospitals
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“Providing local crisis-prevention and harm-reduction services can help reduce pressure on Hamilton’s hospital system that has been managing this due to lack of community supports.”
Source: Ward 6 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 29, 2026
Confidence:High
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?
Procure city goods and services from local businesses and trades workers.
- Keep procurement dollars in Hamilton's economy
- Local sourcing supports jobs and offsets tax and tariff costs
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“Obtaining products and services from local businesses and skilled trades workers helps keep money in our economy, supports local jobs, and can reduce costs associated with taxes and tariffs.”
Source: Ward 6 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 29, 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?
Debicki wants a complete analysis and rewrite of City Enrichment Fund requirements with arts community input.
- Says the fund grew from four sectors to seven without ever being reworked to meet demand, after 565 applications in 2026.
- Wants the rewrite done with arts community members and all sitting councillors.
- Proposes subsidized artist spaces and city-run space discounts tied to community volunteer time.
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“There needed to be a complete analysis and rewrite of the funding requirements, and the funding that's offered.”
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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