Hamilton City Council is getting credit from Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin for improving their transparency during the past year, with one reservation – Marin believes Council should’ve adopted a policy of recording their closed session meetings. Marin’s annual report on investigations of closed municipal meetings found many municipalities continuing…
The Hamilton Police Services Board is asking the public’s opinion regarding if Hamilton’s front-line Constables should be equipped with conductive energy weapons (commonly referred to as TASERs) as standard issue.Following the Sammy Yatim police shooting death, the Province changed regulations to allow for Constables to be armed…
How does the Community Information service better serve Hamiltonians with disabilities? This is the topic of a delegation in front of the City’s Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities on Tuesday. They’ll also receive a presentation from an consultant who is reviewing the City’s hiring practices. The…
The Non-Union Compensation committee meets Tuesday and will immediately enter closed session to determine benefits and pay for senior City managers for 2013. Agenda…
Council’s Truck Route Sub-Committee will debate four items during their second and final meeting of 2014: Truck routing for Century Brick on Lawrence Road, truck route additions for the Red Hill Business Park, Prohibitive Signage in Glanbrook, and “housekeeping amendments” to the Truck Route By-law.Live coverage begins at…
Trustees gave final approval to purchasing 15-acres of land at Upper Sherman and Rymal for a new South Mountain high school, and voted against changing Ward Boundaries during their December Board meeting. Watch the full replay in the story -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Public School Board meets tonight at 6pm and will…
The Emergency and Community Services Committee heard from staff the City needs to spend $42-mil/yr to address homelessness, debating the failing Snow Angels program, and received presentations from volunteer committees. Watch a full replay of the meeting below It’s a big day for the Emergency and Community Services…
Councillor’s expressed their frustrations with staff sick days, management’s mishandling of sexual harassment, and the culture of fear that prevents staff from reporting misconduct during their meeting Monday. They directed the City Manager to more aggressively deal with sick days, to return with a strong policy on workplace…