Hamilton City Council continues to wrestle with the 2026 draft budget, with councillors signaling deeper scrutiny after a series of high-profile reversals and clarifications. The temporary inclusion of Stoney Creek Arena for closure — later reversed — has sharpened concerns about transparency, internal review, and how clearly service impacts are being communicated. Councillors are pressing for clearer line-by-line explanations of proposed cuts, reserve usage, and long-term cost pressures tied to infrastructure renewal and policing. Expect more pointed questions ahead of committee votes this week as council tries to reassert its oversight role under the strong-mayor framework.
Monday, February 2, 2026
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