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Too often, great things in Hamilton happen in spite of our Mayor and Council, not because of them.
It’s time for change. It’s time for new and inspired leadership. For new leaders who are innovative, progressive, and informed. New leaders with a bold vision of Hamilton’s future.
When we vote in the next municipal election in 2022, let’s all vote for new leadership for a better Hamilton.
We have a leadership problem that’s hurting our progress as one of Canada’s top 10 cities. The majority of our Councillors have each served more than a decade. Some more than 20 years. One, more than 32 years. Our current leaders have had their chance to make Hamilton the great city we deserve to be.
To achieve our vision of a better Hamilton for everyone, we need to change our leaders in the next election.
To help define a positive path forward, we looked at research that identified 6 Municipal Priorities affecting every Hamiltonian, no matter where you live, for how long, or how much you pay in taxes.
We looked at what municipalities across Canada saw as important areas of focus. And where they spend most of their money.
We also compared the 6 Priorities with the Strategic Priorities outlined by Hamilton’s new City Manager, Janette Smith, as well as the priorities defined by the Our Future Hamilton Vision.
Together, these 6 priorities spell i>elect. They’re interconnected, each impacting the other. i>elect is committed to electing new leaders who understand the importance of this interconnection, and work together to deliver the results Hamiltonians expect of their leaders and for their city.
Each one of us is the I in i>elect. Each one of us gets to cast a single vote in the next election for the person we think is best qualified to help build Hamilton’s future.
Here are some of the most critical issues our current leaders have failed to address and have become problems:
Thank you for your interest in IELECT.
As many grassroots volunteer organizations begin, ours started with a couple of engaged residents having coffee. We talked about the latest Hamilton Council scandal and our shared frustration at the lack of progress in a city that has so much potential.
That initial conversation led us to invite people from across the city who had been vocal about their desire for a better Hamilton to two group meetings in early 2020. While COVID put an end to more face-to-face meetings, the group continued to organize virtually, launching the IELECT Hamilton campaign on May 21, 2021.
We’re thrilled to have a diverse group of passionate Hamiltonians collaborating for change. Numerous members of IELECT serve as spokespersons in the media including some who will speak specifically to our data collection, survey results, fundraising efforts and community engagement. Many are vocal in our support of IELECT on through our own social media posts, and some prefer to use our skills and talents behind the scenes.
As a citizen-driven initiative, we value all of our members and respect their choices on how they engage. Our shared focus is on our community and achieving our simple vision to elect new leadership for a better Hamilton.
To join our growing team, please use the contact page of this website. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@ielecthamilton.ca
If you’d like to get in touch, please send us an email with questions or ask about volunteering.
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