2026 Hamilton Mayoral Election: Andrea Horwath
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2026 Hamilton Mayoral Election: Andrea Horwath

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Episode description

Andrea Horwath is running for re-election as Mayor of Hamilton. In the only full-length interview of the 2026 campaign, Horwath answers questions regarding budgets, governance & honesty, implementing priorities, and how she will keep her promise to cap taxes.

0:00Intro
0:24Personal background
1:30Why run for mayor
2:06Platform priorities
4:45Strong mayor powers
5:38Mayor's office structure
6:51Hiring the city manager
7:44Council structure
8:36City organization
10:22Key performance indicators
12:58KPI dashboard timeline
13:36Public trust and accuracy
18:27Budget and credit rating
18:59Capping tax increases
22:53Four-year budget plan
24:40Discretionary spending
28:20Council priorities
29:00Basic services and 311
34:37Roads and sidewalks
37:20Community safety
41:46Parks and recreation
43:50Public confidence
45:43Role of the mayor
46:30Three words for 2030
46:42Looking back at 2022
47:54Closing remarks