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The timeline for rebuilding the torched public washroom seemed to baffle some city councillors after told Public Works estimates completion is likely the end of next year.

Councillors say city needs more revenue tools to keep up with mounting demands

But opponents of Stoney Creek project call Horwath’s move ‘undemocratic’

Hamilton council voted against a motion that would have seen two parking lots in Stoney Creek transformed into affordable housing projects.

Next years increase is already at 8.1 per cent before council spends another dollar

Spending plan achieves balancing act to maintain services and soften tax impact on residents, mayor says

A 10-6 council vote gave the go-ahead for the 2024 budget, which included Mayor Andrea Horwath's approval.

Hamilton city council has passed a 2024 budget that represents an estimated 5.8 per cent residential property tax increase, or about $286 more per household compared to last year.

In a rare move, Hamilton council has sent back the police service's proposed $213 million budget — up 10.24 per cent from last year and the largest component in the city's budget.

Mayor Andrea Horwath praises councillors for rolling up sleeves