Speaking with residents before and during this campaign, the number one issue I have heard is affordability. Residents cannot afford any more double-digit tax increases. Especially frustrating, is the lack of improvements to city services from these tax increases. I intend to find savings during the budget process by looking at department spending, overlaps and the constant use of consultants when we could utilize the talents of our own city staff.
Beyond the needs of Ward 8, what are some city-wide initiatives or problems the city is facing more broadly, that you hope to help address? How would you contribute to the resolution to those problems?
Residents across the City of Hamilton are fed up with the double-digit tax increases, lack of affordable housing, crumbling streets, crime. We need to get folks off the street and there are more affordable options out there then purchasing so-called tiny homes from China. We must make sure our seniors are not priced out of their homes, and get young families into truly affordable homes. We need to work with our police to prevent crime and make our roadways safer. I will be a strong advocate at the provincial and federal level demanding bail and sentencing reform.
We need to cut the bloat in City spending, the endless studies and hiring of consultants must end. Council and staff must clearly define wants vs. needs and learn how to say No!
There are many people running for the position of Ward 8 Councillor. What do you offer that makes you the best pick?
I am an experienced former Hamilton Mountain City Councillor and Hamilton Mountain Federal MP. I can hit the ground running; it won’t take me a year to get up to speed on the operations of City Hall. I can understand a city budget and I know how to find the savings!
Is there anything else you would like people to know about you, your campaign and how to reach you?
I’m a former Labour Union President, City Councillor, Federal Member of Parliament. Like our City, I am rooted in Steel, and already have a track record for active listening, steadfast accountability and advocacy on behalf of seniors, business owners, people living with disabilities, hard working families and youth. I am ready to bring sensibility, accountability and basic common sense back to City Hall.
Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns: Tel: 289-689-3446, scottduvallcampaign@gmail.com
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