Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Ejaz Butt
Candidate for Mayor
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?
Target high-crime areas with the police chief and community leaders to make Hamilton safer.
- Work with Hamilton police chief and community leaders
- Target high-crime areas for all citizens' safety
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“We will work closely with the Hamilton Police Chief, along with community leaders to continue to target high-crime areas in order to make it safe for all our citizens .”
Source: Mayoral priorities (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 24, 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?
Create more job and economic growth opportunities; mental health is his top priority.
- More opportunities for jobs and economic growth
- Mental health his top priority after son's death
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“creating more opportunities for job and economic growth, as well as protecting our environment.”
Source: Mayoral priorities (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 24, 2026
Confidence:High
Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
Take a cautious approach to data centres until environmental questions are answered transparently.
- Cautious approach until questions addressed transparently
- More municipal authority to regulate data centres
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“Therefore, I stand by a cautious approach being needed until those questions are addressed both transparently and satisfactorily.”
Source: Mayoral data centres (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?
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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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