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Nathalie Xian Yi Yan

Candidate for Mayor

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?

Reduce homelessness with measurable results: stable housing and retention tracked publicly.

  • Measure how many people move into stable housing and remain there
  • Work with housing providers, health and social services, province
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Reduce homelessness with measurable results. We need to move beyond managing homelessness and start measuring how many people actually move into stable housing and remain there.”

Source: Mayoral priorities (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 24, 2026

Confidence:High

Taxes & spending

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

Push disciplined spending with transparent, timely financial reporting.

  • Timely financial reporting and stronger oversight
  • Disciplined approach to spending
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“I would push for greater transparency, timely financial reporting, stronger oversight and a disciplined approach to spending.”

Source: Mayoral priorities (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 24, 2026

Confidence:High

Emergency services

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

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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?

Fix financial accountability so residents see where money goes and who is responsible.

  • Public reporting of spending, costs and results
  • Greater transparency and oversight
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“Fix the City's financial accountability. Hamilton residents deserve to know where their money goes, what they receive in return and who is responsible for the results.”

Source: Mayoral priorities (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 24, 2026

Confidence:High

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

Maintain existing roads, bridges, water and sewer before pursuing expensive new initiatives.

  • Prioritize existing infrastructure by condition, urgency and risk
  • Require long-term asset plans for roads, bridges, water, sewer
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Before pursuing expensive new initiatives, we need to maintain the roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, parks and other infrastructure residents already depend on.”

Source: Mayoral priorities (CBC Hamilton Q&A) · September 24, 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?

Manage data centres via evidence-based municipal framework; developers pay their own costs.

  • Evidence-based framework, no automatic approval or rejection
  • Developer responsible for infrastructure costs it creates
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Hamilton should manage data-centre development through a clear, evidence-based municipal framework — not through either automatic approval or automatic rejection.”

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?

Yan would grow the City Enrichment Fund and protect affordable cultural space in downtown planning.

  • Calls arts and culture essential economic and social infrastructure, citing $1.29B in GDP and 15,000+ jobs.
  • Would commit to reviewing and strengthening the City Enrichment Fund via a transparent review of funding levels, application processes and unmet demand, growing it as the fiscal position permits and seeking private-sector and senior-government partnerships.
  • Would protect and create affordable studio, rehearsal, performance and exhibition space as part of downtown planning, with city-owned space kept accessible and cost-recovery or below-market rates.
  • Would establish regular dialogue with artists, arts organizations and HACC, with early involvement in policies and transparent follow-up on recommendations.
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“As Mayor, I would treat arts and culture as an investment in Hamilton's future—not merely another expense in the municipal budget.”

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?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

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