2003 Hamilton, Ontario, municipal election

141: 420: 509:. His vision on how to do so, though, attempted to recreate the version of local government utilized in 1975, where rural communities bought services from the Hamilton municipality and contributed to 80% of the cost. Local media berated his plan, saying there was "a troubling lack of clarity in how Wildeman envisions" de-amalgamation and that he "doesn't have what it takes to be mayor of the city of Hamilton," because of "huge disconnects in logic." 40: 5363: 2974:

was marked by numerous acclamations, despite the board being put under provincial supervision from August 2002 to October 2003 for failing to pass a balanced budget. A provincial report critiqued trustees and the supervisor placed in charge of the board accused trustees of being "parent advocates,

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Matt Jelly was born in Hamilton, and was a 21-year-old visual artist at the time of the election. He did not enter the election to win votes, but to gain experience and draw attention to certain issues. He wanted to give a final decision on amalgamation more time and opposed the Red Hill Creek

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Tom Murray was a 50-year-old electrician at Dofasco and former four-term councillor for Ward 8. During his tenure on council, his aggressive style proved controversial, but he maintained that this would be a strong quality for Hamilton's Mayor to have. His platform included no-tax increases,

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in pharmacology, and former director of Pharmaceutical Sciences at McMaster University Medical Centre. He led a de-amalgamation slate in the election, attempting to reverse a 2000 decision by the provincial government to amalgamate Hamilton with the neighbouring municipalities of

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revitalization of the waterfront, support for the completion of the Red Hill Creek Expressway and ensuring the city focuses on providing essential services while selling off assets like golf courses and entertainment facilities.

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development. Peters also lamented the flight of university educated residents from the city, and was quoted as saying, "Of my group of high school friends who went off to university, not one of them lives here, other than

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The race for Ward One councillor was marked by nine-year incumbent councillor Marvin Caplan's faltering support because of a major issue. During the campaign Marvin Caplan openly supported the completion of the

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in 1982, where he served until the 2000 amalgamation of Stoney Creek into Hamilton. He then served as a Hamilton councillor until November 2003. Di Ianni's major policies included the completion of the

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Michael Peters was a 36-year-old first-time candidate and financial controller for a Burlington electrical company at the time of the election. His major campaign planks focused on supporting the

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Expressway, citing the plan's environmental drawbacks, all while humorously ending his campaign speeches with the line, "Don't vote for me, thank you and good night".

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development, improving relations among the amalgamated municipalities, and obtaining additional social service funding from the more senior levels of government.

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on a number of different party tickets. In 2003, Baldasaro ran on a platform of monetary rewards for voting, removing City Hall security and legalizing

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Cox, Christine (November 11, 2003). "Four new faces on public board; Catholic voters dump incumbent Magnini after fraud charges laid".

5902: 582: 63: 53: 4133: 4002: 3869: 3754: 3639: 3505: 3371: 3280: 3189: 3074: 2983: 2971: 196: 208: 585:, was a 43-year-old environmental consultant at the time of the election, and received support due to his opposition to the 516:, keeping the newly amalgamated suburban communities united with Greater Hamilton and slowing urban sprawl by supporting 4979:

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These candidates did not submit official Financial Statements and are, therefore, ineligible to run in the

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Prokaska, Lee. "Wildeman: a shrunken view," The Hamilton Spectator, November 6, 2003, Editorial, A21.

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The Ward-By-Ward percentages for the top three candidates: DiIanni, Christopherson and Wildeman.

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was a perennial candidate and the Leader of the Church of the Universe. He stood for

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Nolan, Dan. "McHattie topples Caplan; New councillor says it's 'overwhelming',"

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Note 1: Total is compared with Kersten's percentage in Ward 14 in 2000

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Special election upon creation of the Region of Hamilton-Wentworth

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was held on November 10, 2003, to elect municipal officials in

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