As we continue with our After 8 coverage of Ward 8 Councillor candidates, enjoy our chat with R. Alex D. Ballagh
Ward 8 is a strong and growing community, but too many residents feel disconnected from the decisions being made at City Hall. The biggest challenges I hear about at the door are housing affordability, safe and reliable transit, and the need for better support for local infrastructure like roads, parks, and community services.
I want to tackle these challenges by making City Hall more accessible and responsive. That means fighting for more affordable housing options across Hamilton, including mixed-use developments and co-op models, so families and young people can stay in the community. It means improving transit connections in Ward 8 by prioritizing frequent bus service, safer pedestrian routes, and stronger cycling infrastructure. And it means investing in our neighbourhood amenities so that residents feel proud of their community.
Above all, I will work to ensure residents’ voices are genuinely heard and acted upon, not just during elections, but throughout the term.
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?
Hamilton is at a turning point. City-wide, we face three major issues: housing affordability, community
