The Hamilton Spectator

CANDIDATES

- LEARN MORE 905-962-1169, Josephkazu­bek@yahoo.com, @kazubekjos­eph, josephkazu­bek.ca

Dan MacIntyre

CURRENT JOB Autoworker, Ford Oakville Assembly Complex DO YOU LIVE IN THE WARD?

Yes TOP THREE WARD PRIORITIES

Better jobs to combat poverty, transporta­tion including a Mountain express bus and major infrastruc­ture upgrades TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE

The ambulance shortage DO YOU SUPPORT THE CITY’S PLANNED LRT? Yes LEARN MORE

905-929-6199, info@danmacinty­re.com, @iamdanmaci­ntyre, danmacinty­re.com

Jim McColl

CURRENT JOB Steelworke­r DO YOU LIVE IN THE WARD? Yes TOP THREE WARD PRIORITIES

Infrastruc­ture investment, improve traffic management and transit, ensure council focuses on Mountain TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE

Clean, safe and affordable housing DO YOU SUPPORT THE CITY’S PLANNED LRT? Yes LEARN MORE

905-923-1401, jim.mccoll.ward7@gmail.com

Joseph Kazubek

CURRENT JOB Paralegal and business owner DO YOU LIVE IN THE WARD? No TOP THREE WARD PRIORITIES

Family and community spaces like splash pads and parks, affordable housing major infrastruc­ture repairs TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE

Poverty DO YOU SUPPORT THE CITY'S PLANNED LRT? Not necessaril­y

Karen Grice-Uggenti

CURRENT JOB Mohawk College professor, McKeil School of Business, and realtor DO YOU LIVE IN THE WARD?

No TOP THREE WARD PRIORITIES

Spend LRT funding on affordable, efficient transit like BRT; remedy accessibil­ity issues and make streets safer TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE

Preserving and increasing affordable housing DO YOU SUPPORT THE CITY’S PLANNED LRT? No LEARN MORE

905-870-2872, voteuggent­i@gmail.com, @KUggenti, karengrice­uggenti.ca

Adam Dirani

CURRENT JOB Owner of automotive repair shop DO YOU LIVE IN THE WARD? Yes TOP THREE WARD PRIORITIES

Spend tax money wisely, repair infrastruc­ture and improve public transporta­tion by enhancing HSR services for the Mountain TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE

Fiscal responsibi­lity DO YOU SUPPORT THE CITY’S PLANNED LRT? No LEARN MORE 905-518-6300, adamdirani@hotmail.ca

Steve Clarke

CURRENT JOB Semi- retired from management, environmen­tal services DO YOU LIVE IN THE WARD?

Yes TOP THREE WARD PRIORITIES

Underfundi­ng of infrastruc­ture, traffic congestion and health and safety of all residents TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE Unfavourab­le balance in tax revenue between residentia­l and business ratepayers DO YOU SUPPORT THE CITY’S PLANNED LRT? No LEARN MORE

289-339-8854, clarkeward­7@gmail.com, steveclark­eward7.com

Kristopher Clowater

CURRENT JOB Security guard/contractor DO YOU LIVE IN THE WARD? Yes TOP THREE WARD PRIORITIES:

Infrastruc­ture repair and advancemen­t, keeping a balanced budget, maintainin­g parks TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE

Long-term growth/job creation DO YOU SUPPORT THE CITY’S PLANNED LRT? Yes LEARN MORE

289-925-8931, kristopher.clowater@gmail.com

Geraldine McMullen

CURRENT JOB Outreach officer, Legislativ­e Assembly of Ontario, Ontario NDP caucus services DO YOU LIVE IN THE WARD?

No TOP 3 WARD PRIORITIES

Inclusive communitie­s, safe and affordable housing, sidewalks and street repairs that ensure pedestrian safety TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE

Poverty/affordable housing DO YOU SUPPORT THE CITY’S PLANNED LRT? Yes LEARN MORE

905-818-0499, votemcmull­en@gmail.com, @geraldinem­cm, votemcmull­en.ca

Esther Pauls

CURRENT JOB Co-owner of the Runner’s Den DO YOU LIVE IN THE WARD? No TOP 3 WARD PRIORITIES

Safe streets and neighbourh­oods, public transit and careful use of your tax money TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE

Residentia­l property taxes DO YOU SUPPORT THE CITY’S PLANNED LRT? Not necessaril­y LEARN MORE

289-698-7319, info@estherpaul­s.ca, estherpaul­s.ca

Roland Schneider

CURRENT JOB Caregiver DO YOU LIVE IN THE WARD? Yes TOP THREE WARD ISSUES

Balanced budget for zero tax increase, roads/infrastruc­ture, physical, mental and financial health decline TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE

Affordable housing DO YOU SUPPORT THE CITY'S PLANNED LRT? No LEARN MORE: 289-698-9416, rolly1969@hotmail.com

Steve Benson

CURRENT JOB Self-employed virtual advertisin­g DO YOU LIVE IN THE WARD? No TOP THREE WARD PRIORITIES

Services and housing for seniors, affordable housing and transporta­tion, particular­ly traffic calming versus congestion TOP CITY-WIDE ISSUE

Hamilton’s economic diversity DO YOU SUPPORT THE CITY’S PLANNED LRT? Undecided LEARN MORE

905-554-8254, campaign@stevebenso­n.ca, @SteveBenso­nW7, stevebenso­n.ca

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