Tammy Hwang

Two city-wide priorities, and how to achieve them

• Support small business, especially through LRT construction, learning from how Waterloo, Toronto and Ottawa supported affected businesses.
• Diversify revenue to reduce reliance on residential property taxes (she says 89% of revenue comes from property taxes, residential mostly), including attracting more commercial investment.

Two changes to improve City services

• Build on the my.hamilton.ca online portal.
• Better communication and customer service, including closing the loop with residents on the outcome of their inquiries.

Two changes to improve quality of life in Hamilton

• She narrowed this to one change: invest in recreational assets, such as parks, gyms, pools and cycling plans, that she says are outdated.

Two priorities for Ward 4

• Revitalize Kenilworth Avenue, building on updated community improvement plan areas and municipal incentives, in connection with existing business owners.
• Black soot and air pollution: hold industry accountable while recognizing its economic role, so the community stays safe.

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

Responsive, innovative, changemaker.