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Horwath's use of 'strong mayor' power sets stage for development on Stoney Creek parking lot - Hamilton

Hamilton's mayor formally used her strong mayor powers at council Wednesday and got the votes needed to advance a housing development in downtown Stoney Creek. ....

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Why 'strong mayor powers' are being used to build housing

Taking this forceful approach sends a strong message to the other levels of government, mayor says ....

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Stoney Creek parking lots earmarked for affordable housing staying put after council vote - Hamilton

A decision to reject 67 affordable units, at the expense of a portion of a public parking area, will stand after council opted not to put the matter on the floor for debate. ....

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Tents pitched at Hamilton city hall prior to vote choosing parking lots over housing - Hamilton

Several tents have been set up in protest of the failed motion at last week's general issues committee to have affordable housing built on two city owned parking lots. ....

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Motion to turn 2 parking lots into affordable housing struck down

Hamilton council voted against a motion that would have seen two parking lots in Stoney Creek transformed into affordable housing projects. ....

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