CANDIDATES
Kristeen Sprague
CURRENT JOB Volunteer radio host. DO YOU LIVE IN THE WARD Yes. TOP THREE WARD PRIORITIES Road repairs, inclusive and safe spaces for families, supports for mental health and addiction. TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE Affordable housing. DO YOU SUPPORT THE LRT Qualified yes. LEARN MORE 905-906-4752, kristeen4ward3@gmail.com, @kristeenspragu4, kristeensprague.ca
Tony Lemma
CURRENT JOB Community advocate. DO YOU LIVE IN THE WARD Yes. TOP THREE WARD PRIORITIES Affordable housing, urban planning and renewal, accommodation for all modes of transportation. TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE Ending partisan politics. DO YOU SUPPORT THE LRT Did not specify. LEARN MORE 289-788-1563, tonylemmaward3@gmail.com, @TonyLemma1, tonylemma.ca
Laura Farr
CURRENT JOB City of Hamilton administration (on leave). DO YOU LIVE IN THE WARD Yes. TOP THREE WARD PRIORITIES Housing affordability, road safety, communication with residents. TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE Safe streets for all. DO YOU SUPPORT THE LRT Yes. LEARN MORE 289-439-4755, info@laurafarr.ca, @FarrWard3, laurafarr.ca
Stephen Rowe
CURRENT JOB Logistics professional for fireworks display company. LIVE IN THE WARD Yes. TOP THREE WARD PRIORITIES Community safety, fostering a better relationship with ward industry and businesses, infrastructure deficit. TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE Precarious employment in Hamilton. DO YOU SUPPORT THE LRT Qualified yes. LEARN MORE 905-912-1615
Dan Smith
CURRENT JOB President of Ambitious City Developments, CFO for Skydragon Workers Co-op. LIVE IN THE WARD Yes. TOP THREE WARD PRIORITIES Increasing community spaces, creating affordable housing, taking care of residents’ daily issues. TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE The complex issue of gentrification. DO YOU SUPPORT THE LRT Yes. LEARN MORE 289-237-4074, dsmith2869@aol.com, @dansmithforward3, dansmithforward3.com
Nrinder Nann
CURRENT JOB Holistic nutritionist with Nourishing Health. DO YOU LIVE IN THE WARD Yes. TOP THREE WARD PRIORITIES Housing and affordable units in new developments, 10-year transit strategy, environmental concerns like air quality. TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE Affordable housing. DO YOU SUPPORT THE LRT Yes. LEARNMORE 905-963-1296, engage@nrinder.ca, @NrinderWard3, nrinder.ca
Alain Bureau
CURRENT JOB Co-owner of a web-based business. DO YOU LIVE IN THE WARD Yes. TOP THREE WARD PRIORITIES Healthy and safe communities, community engagement, economic prosperity/ growth. TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE Infrastructure. DO YOU SUPPORT THE LRT Yes. LEARN MORE 289-426-0589, info@abureau.ca, abureau.ca
Amanda Salonen
CURRENT JOB Palliative care nurse. DO YOU LIVE IN THE WARD Yes. TOP THREE WARD PRIORITIES City-wide transit, poverty/affordable housing and public safety, including for children around railway tracks. TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE LRT. DO YOU SUPPORT THE LRT No. LEARN MORE asalonen205@gmail.com, @Amandaforward3, amandaforward3.com
Milena Balta
CURRENT JOB Business owner of BBM Business Systems. DO YOU LIVE IN THE WARD No. TOP THREE WARD PRIORITIES Infrastructure/transit, affordable lowincome housing, safety and security. TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE City unity. DO YOU SUPPORT THE LRT No. LEARN MORE 905-575-4858, balta4ward3@gmail.com
Ned Kuruc
CURRENT JOB Entrepreneur, small business owner. DO YOU LIVE IN THE WARD No. TOP THREE WARD PRIORITIES Safer communities, complete transit solutions, opening Ward 3 for business. TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE Affordable housing. DO YOU SUPPORT THE LRT No. LEARN MORE 365-336-NED3, Ned@nedkuruc.com, @nedkurucward3, nedkuruc.com
Brendan Kavanaugh
CURRENT JOB Semi-retired. TOP THREE WARD PRIORITIES Community safety, affordable, safe housing and attracting new business along Barton and King streets. TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE Community safety. DO YOU SUPPORT THE LRT Yes. LEARN MORE 289-489-3072, BrendanKavanaugh@yahoo.ca Steven Paul Denault RESPONSE Did not complete survey. Keith Beck RESPONSE Did not respond.