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Adlan Taramov

Candidate for Councillor Ward 8

In their own words

This candidate hasn’t listed a campaign website or social account with the Town. That says nothing about them as a candidate — it just means less of their material is published online for us to summarise.

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?

Allow gentle density only where capacity exists; push high-rises downtown.

  • High-density towers don't fit one-storey neighbourhoods
  • Infrastructure-first development: sewers, parking, schools must cope
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“Allow gentle density only when sewer, parking, and school capacities can handle it. Push high-rises to downtown and transit hubs, protecting the Mountain's character.”

Source: Ward 8 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · October 1, 2026

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?

Freeze non-essential spending; cap property tax hikes below inflation.

  • Residents squeezed by rising taxes and unchecked spending
  • Endless budget hikes must stop
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“Freeze non-essential spending and cap property tax hikes below inflation.”

Source: Ward 8 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · October 1, 2026

Confidence:High

Emergency services

When I call for help, will it come fast enough?

Tackle traffic safety and property crime with permanent traffic calming.

  • Side-street cut-throughs endanger children and pedestrians
  • Permanent speed bumps and visible community policing to deter crime
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“Side-streets are used as high-speed cut-throughs, endangering children, pets and pedestrians.”

Source: Ward 8 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · October 1, 2026

Confidence:High

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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?

Fix severe potholes and gridlock on Stone Church, Upper James, Mohawk, Fennell.

  • Core municipal services declining despite high taxes
  • Prioritize urgent pothole repairs on major arteries
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“Major arteries like Stone Church, Upper James, Mohawk and Fennell face severe potholes and gridlock.”

Source: Ward 8 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · October 1, 2026

Confidence:High

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Expand the commercial tax base with clean-tech and med-tech hubs.

  • Incentivize future-oriented clean-tech and med-tech hubs
  • Tie careers to Mohawk and McMaster
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“Expand the commercial tax base via incentivizing future oriented clean-tech and med-tech hubs, tying careers to Mohawk and McMaster.”

Source: Ward 8 profile (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · October 1, 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?

Taramov, a pianist, would make the arts sector his council priority for economic growth and quality of life.

  • Would strongly advocate for arts support from provincial, federal and private sources and for cutting red tape.
  • Wants affordable city-owned venues and developer requirements for cultural space in new builds.
  • Would use suburban parks and community hubs for affordable rehearsal and performance space beyond downtown.
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“On Council, I will treat the arts and culture sector as my priority for economic growth and quality of life.”

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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