Fred Bennink

Two city-wide priorities, and how to achieve them

• Affordability, including more reliable roads and services, in light of tariffs and cost pressures.
• Accountability at the senior staff level, which he says he does not currently see.

Two changes to improve City services

• Track every request and measure every service.

Two changes to improve quality of life in Hamilton

• Safer, better-maintained neighbourhoods and a safety strategy: fix roads, sidewalks and parks while providing visible policing, mental-health and outreach response.
• Make residents feel the value of City government as they travel through their neighbourhoods and when they call for help.

Two priorities for Ward 12

• Community safety, which he calls the most important responsibility of a municipal government, alongside core responsibilities such as roads, parks, community activities and fire.
• Property taxes: he says increases have been out of reach for many people and need to be brought under control.

Three words for a four-year term (looking back from September 2030)

Accountable, effective, balanced.