Hamilton Municipal Election 2010 (Municipal)

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• Campaign Questions
• Candidates
• RTH Articles
• RTH Blog Entries
• Known Third-Party Apps

Campaign Questions (top)

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• For your campaign, will you be accepting donations from corporations or unions? If so, why? If not, why not?
• Do you support Hamilton's LRT proposal? If so, what will you do to ensure Hamilton's success in building LRT? If not, why do you oppose it?
• Is Hamilton doing enough to support and encourage new investment in our older neighbourhoods? If not, what should the City be doing?
• Hamilton's Cycling Master Plan has Council approval. However, the implementation timeline is very long and ward councillors can block individual bike lane projects. Do you support accelerating the completion of a continuous bicycle network and other initiatives like a bike sharing program and better access up and down the Escarpment? Why or why not?
• Council is poised to vote on the Airport Employment Growth District, a 3,000 acre plan to expand the urban boundary around Hamilton International Airport for employment lands. Do you support this plan? Why or why not?
• Some cities have committed recently to publishing their public data in an open format that citizens can directly access. Should Hamilton pledge to become an "open source city"? Why or why not?
• Should we spend the Future Fund to build a Pan Am / Ticat stadium on the CP Rail Yard lands? Why or why not?
• Many observers argue that Council meetings could be more respectful and professional. Do you agree? If so, what will you do to change this?
• The City of Hamilton has committed to doubling transit ridership by 2020. Do you support this goal? If so, how would you realize it?
• Do you believe that poverty is the most critical issue facing Hamilton today? If so, please outline your solutions. If not, please explain your reasons.
• Will your term change people's first impression of Hamilton, and make that first impression more attractive to visitors, students, commuters and newcomers? If so, how?

Candidates (top)

RTH Articles (top)

Of Cursing and Candles, By Jason Allen, Published 2010-07-20

Seven Election Issues for Candidates to Consider, By Daniel Rodrigues, Published 2010-08-26

A Case for Municipal Electoral Reform, By Chris Erl, Published 2010-08-26

Bob Bratina's West Harbour Support Timeline, By Adrian Duyzer, Published 2010-09-08

Some Counsel for Council, By Graham Crawford, Published 2010-09-08

Introducing the RTH Election Site, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-09-17

Ward 3 Candidates Respond To Pearl Company Situation, By Adrian Duyzer, Published 2010-09-23

Candidates: Hamilton Not Doing Enough to Encourage Urban Reinvestment, By Ryan McGreal, Published 2010-09-30

Responsiveness To Questions Varies Widely Among Candidates, By Adrian Duyzer, Published 2010-10-06

Hamilton Civic League Gears Up for Election, By Meredith Broughton, Published 2010-10-07

Strong Candidate Support for Bicycle Plan, By Ryan McGreal, Published 2010-10-12

A Beasley Resident's Election Issues, By John Neary, Published 2010-10-14

Eisenberger Stumbles In Race For Mayor , By Adrian Duyzer, Published 2010-10-16

Most Candidates Oppose Stadium Funding, By Ryan McGreal, Published 2010-10-18

Candidates Split on Accepting Corporate, Union Donations, By Ryan McGreal, Published 2010-10-19

Civic Engagement and Social Media, By Jason Allen, Published 2010-10-19

Don't Just Vote Angry, Vote For Forward-Looking Change, By Daniel Rodrigues, Published 2010-10-20

Most Candidates Support LRT, Mayoral Candidates Split, By Ryan McGreal, Published 2010-10-20

Incumbents Support AEGD, Candidates Split, By Ryan McGreal, Published 2010-10-20

Most Candidates Clueless About Open Public Data, By Ryan McGreal, Published 2010-10-21

Is Hamilton an American City?, By David Cohen, Published 2010-10-21

Most Candidates Say Council Could Be More Respectful, By Ryan McGreal, Published 2010-10-22

Candidates' Ideas on Doubling Transit Ridership, By Ryan McGreal, Published 2010-10-25

Candidates Tackle Poverty, By Ryan McGreal, Published 2010-10-25

Candidates' Ideas on Improving Hamilton's Image, By Ryan McGreal, Published 2010-10-25

Open Thread: Hamilton Municipal Election, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-10-25

Hamilton Elects Bratina as Mayor, Re-Elects Nearly All Incumbent Councillors, By Ryan McGreal, Published 2010-10-25

After Election, Time for Democracy, By Ryan McGreal, Published 2010-10-26

What to Expect from the Mayor-Elect, By Ryan McGreal, Published 2010-10-28

Hamilton's Poorer Neighbourhoods Underrepresented on City Council, By John Neary, Published 2010-10-29

One Hit Wonders in Hamilton Politics, By Daniel Rodrigues, Published 2010-11-05

RTH Blog Entries (top)

Bike Lanes Already a Toronto Election Wedge Issue, By Ben Bull, Published 2010-02-25

Nominees for 2010 Municipal Election, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-04-14

Hamilton Municipal Election Website Not Accessible, By Michelle Martin, Published 2010-06-21

Butani Launches Campaign Website, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-06-28

'Larry's Corner' Web Column Removed, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-07-12

Di Ianni and 'Grassroots' Campaigning, By Ryan McGreal, Published 2010-07-27

Rob Ford 'Vague' on Bike Lane Policy, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-08-27

13 Mayoral Candidates, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-09-03

Di Ianni, Eisenberger Trade Barbs over Ethics, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-09-08

Di Ianni to Host 'TeleTown Hall' Meetings, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-09-09

We're Up to 15 Mayoral Candidates, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-09-09

Final List of Candidates, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-09-10

Ask RTH: Questions for Candidates, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-09-17

Butani: Put a Lid on Press Releases, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-09-20

Bonner Withdraws from Ward 8 Election, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-09-23

Graydon to Visit Homeless Shelters, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-09-23

Few Women Running In Municipal Election, By Adrian Duyzer, Published 2010-09-29

Sean Gibson Explains Restraining Order, By Ryan McGreal, Published 2010-09-30

Incumbent Councillors, Office Hours and Campaigning, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-10-01

Morelli Responds on Pearl Company Situation, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-10-05

Graydon Staying in Mayoral Race, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-10-10

Polls And Rumours Of Polls Have Eisenberger Trailing, By Adrian Duyzer, Published 2010-10-13

Hamilton Civic League Offers Civics Refresher, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-10-15

Whitelaw Steps Down, Supports Whitehead, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-10-15

Hamilton Civic League Releases Survey Results, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-10-18

Any Last Questions for Candidates?, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-10-18

Taxes, Economy, Poverty And Jobs More Important Than Stadium, By Adrian Duyzer, Published 2010-10-19

LRT: Revive the Heart First, By Jason Leach, Published 2010-10-20

Voters: Educate Yourselves and Make an Informed Choice, By Jason Leach, Published 2010-10-20

Candidates Posting Election Events on RTH, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-10-21

Candidate Decision Matrix for Ward 2 Voters, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-10-21

Joint Statement from RTH and The Hamiltonian: Get Informed, then Vote, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-10-21

Citizens Criticize Media Coverage of Di Ianni, By RTH Staff, Published 2010-10-22

Raise The Hammer Elections Party On Monday: Please Come! , By RTH Staff, Published 2010-10-23

Problem With City 'Where Do I Vote?' Website, By Ryan Danks, Published 2010-10-25

Joey Coleman Live at City Hall, By Joey Coleman, Published 2010-10-25

Glanbrook Voters Choose Positive Direction, By Jeremy Parsons, Published 2010-10-27

Poll-By-Poll Results, Data on RTH Elections Site, By Ryan McGreal, Published 2010-10-27

Known Third-Party Apps (top)

• Responsiveness of Candidates in Hamilton's 2010 Municipal Election
• Gender of Candidates in Hamilton's 2010 Municipal Election
• Aerotropolis Costs: Let your vote be your voice!
• myboytheriotgirl Votes 2010