Hamilton’s tax burden ‘high’ compared with similar-sized cities across Ontario: report

Although largely symbolic, the City of Hamilton passed a motion Monday declaring an “affordability crisis” in the city.

The edict was presented by Ward 14’s Mike Spadafora and positioned as a way to try to get more funding from the provincial and federal governments for everything from social services to infrastructure.

“When I did run (for council) in Ward 14, affordability was a priority and it’s going to continue that way,” said Spadafora. “I need my residents to understand that I hear them on a daily basis.”

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