CRAIG CASSAR
Councillor for Ward 12 - Ancaster & West Flamborough
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
A library of public statements from the Ward 12 office
Blue Box Transition - March 27, 2025
To comply with Provincial legislation, the City of Hamilton's responsibility for Blue Box recycling will transition to an Ontario-wide program on April 1, 2025
786 Stone Church Rd W - March 24, 2025
A community update on construction happening at 786 Stone Church Rd W
Downtown Ancaster Development Update - February 24, 2025
The developers of the Marr-Phillipo site (Wilson & Academy) and the former Brandon House site (Wilson and Rousseaux) have recently resubmitted their respective development applications
Affordable Housing in Stoney Creek - March 25, 2024
Media release and amending motions for presentation at the March 27 Council Meeting
Hwy 52 and Powerline Rd - March 24, 2024
Craig's public statement about the March 22, 2024, fatal collision that occurred on Hwy 52 in Ancaster near Powerline Rd
2024 Rate Budget - December 20, 2023
On December 13, 2024, Council approved a 10.04% increase in water rates which fund the City's water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. Read the details and how the City compensated for Provincial downloading and avoided passing on a 20% increase for 2024
The Encampment Protocol - August 19, 2023
Hamilton is in a housing crisis and the number of unsheltered individuals and families has grown significantly. On August 18, 2023, Hamilton City Council ratified an Encampment Protocol. Click HERE to read my statement and to learn about The Protocol and what it means for Hamilton.
Fire Department Services Area Rating
Read about changes to how Fire Services will be funded across the City
2023 Operating Budget FAQ - May 2023
Read the Budget FAQ where you can read about my support for the budget and read answers to frequently asked questions
2023 Hamilton Polices Services Budget
Read my rationale for supporting the Police budget