2006 Hamilton, Ontario, municipal election

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2006 Hamilton municipal election
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Candidate Fred Eisenberger Larry Di Ianni Dianne Elms
Popular vote54,11053,6589,459
Percentage43.21%42.84%7.55%
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The ward boundaries used for the 2006 Municipal Election.
Mayor before election

Larry Di Ianni

Elected mayor

Fred Eisenberger

The 2006 Hamilton municipal election was held on November 13, 2006, to elect municipal officials in Hamilton, Ontario. Touted by pundits as being one of the closest mayoral races in Hamilton history, the incumbent Larry Di Ianni was defeated by a margin of 452 votes by Fred Eisenberger.

Contents

Mayoral Election

Candidates

Michael Baldasaro : Leader of the Church of the Universe and a perennial candidate for office, running for Parliament in 1984, 2000 and 2004, Ward 2 Councillor in 2004 and Mayor for Hamilton on numerous occasions. His campaign was centered on legalization of marijuana, but he also supported demalgimation and keeping City Hall in Jackson Square.

Larry Di Ianni : Incumbent Mayor of Hamilton. He was involved in a scandal involving his 2003 election campaign and was subsequently charged with violating the Municipal Elections Act. This turned many Hamiltonians against him and was cited as one of the reasons for his defeat.

Fred Eisenberger : Former Ward 5 city councillor and chairman of the Hamilton Port Authority. He unsuccessfully ran for mayor in 2000, finishing third behind Bob Wade and Bob Morrow.

Diane Elms: An iridology practitioner who ran a reform campaign, centered around fiscal mismanagement and lack of voter participation. [1] She also stated that, if elected mayor, she would ask in Jesus' name, for God to forgive all those who misused their authority. [2]

Gino Speziale: A tool and dye maker who ran a very small campaign. At most debates, people found that he supported Ms. Elms a majority of the time. [3]

Steve Leach: An unknown candidate. The Hamilton Spectator poked fun at his lack of involvement in an editorial cartoon and commented "Steve Leach is so fringe, he's out of sight." [4]

Martin Zuliniak: A pseudo-joke candidate who associated himself with the Rhinoceros Party, but had a non-joke platform of lower taxes, de-amalgamation and tourism promotion. [2]

Results

The Ward-By-Ward percentages for the top three candidates: Eisenberger, DiIanni and Elms. Candidatesresults2006-2.jpg
The Ward-By-Ward percentages for the top three candidates: Eisenberger, DiIanni and Elms.
Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Mayoral Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Fred Eisenberger 54,11043.21%n/a
Larry Di Ianni (Incumbent)53,65842.84%−8.08%
Diane Elms9,4597.55%n/a
Michael Baldasaro 4,5203.61%+1.76%
Gino Speziale1,2741.02n/a
Steve Leach1,2501.00n/a
Martin S. Zuliniak9680.77n/a
Total votes126,986100%
Registered voters340,94137.25%−0.72%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office Archived 2010-08-20 at the Wayback Machine

City Council Elections

Ward One (Chedoke-Cootes)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward One Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Brian McHattie (incumbent)5,06862.88%+4.94%
Tony Greco2,67633.20%-
Fred Spencer3163.92%-
Total votes8,060100%
Registered voters21,21537.99%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Two (Downtown)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Two Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Bob Bratina (incumbent)4,00166.78%+30.04% Note 1
Judy MacDonald-Musitano1,42423.77%+17.75% Note 1
Dawn Lescaudron3195.32%-
Haider Shaikh2474.12%-
Total votes5,991100%
Registered voters19,78231.25%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Note 1: Results compared to 2004 By-Election
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Three (Hamilton Centre)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Three Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Bernie Morelli(incumbent)4,46072.65%+5.17%
Sean Gibson1,67927.35%-
Total votes6,139100%
Registered voters23,91326.63%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Four (East Hamilton)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Four Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Sam Merulla(incumbent)5,00563.04%+8.82
Dave Wilson2,39630.18%-
Norm Bulbrook3684.63%-
Dave Banko1712.15%-
Total votes8,042100%
Registered voters23,32234.48%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Five (Red Hill)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Five Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Chad Collins (incumbent)8,24590.26%+15.06%
George Gamble8909.74%-
Total votes9,444100%
Registered voters24,93737.87%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Six (East Mountain)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Six Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Tom Jackson(incumbent)8,47979.70%+4.87%
Nathalie Xian Yi Yan2,16020.30%-
Total votes10,907100%
Registered voters27,69939.38%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Seven (Central Mountain)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Seven Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Scott Duvall 4,11129.56%-
Dennis Haining2,55418.36%-
Dave Shuttleworth2,50918.04%-
John Gallagher1,2819.21%+1.11%
Mark DiMillo1,1798.48%-
Mark Harrington1,0317.41%-
Tim Nolan9947.15%-
Mark-Alan Whittle2491.79%-
Total votes14,209100%
Registered voters38,47836.93%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Eight (West Mountain)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Eight Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Terry Whitehead(Incumbent)7,82955.72+28.59%
Frank D'Amico3,61425.72-
Peter Martin2,38716.99+2.03%
Wayne Boychuk2211.57+0.52%
Total votes14,190100%
Registered voters32,99643.01%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Nine (Upper Stoney Creek)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Nine Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Brad Clark 3,39450.92%-
Phil Bruckler (Incumbent)3,27149.08%-4.72%
Total votes6,760100%
Registered voters18,20237.14%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Ten (Lower Stoney Creek)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Ten Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Maria Pearson(Incumbent)5,78475.07%+38.1%
Mary Ray1,41418.35%-
Keith Beck5076.58%-
Total votes7,898100%
Registered voters19,11241.32%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Eleven (Glanbrook-Winona)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Eleven Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
David Mitchell(Incumbent)4,64660.04%n/a Note 1
Joseph Baiardo1,94925.19%-
Sergio Della Fortuna1,14314.77%-
Total votes7,845100%
Registered voters19,48840.26%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Note 1: Mitchell was acclaimed in 2003.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Twelve (Ancaster)

Candidates for the November 13, 2006, Hamilton, Ontario Ward 12 Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Lloyd Ferguson3,54937.07%-
Aznive Mallett2,62927.46%-
Ryan Hale2,62527.42%-
John Rocchi6907.21%-
David Hodds820.86%-
Total votes8,658
Registered voters17,99443.44%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Thirteen (Dundas)

Candidates for the November 13, 2006, Hamilton, Ontario Ward 13 Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Russ Powers 2,66734.33%-
Julia Kollek2,40430.95%-
Keith Sharp1,85523.88%-
Peggy Chapman84210.84%-
Total votes7,817
Registered voters17,99443.44%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Fourteen (Wentworth)

Candidates for the November 13, 2006, Hamilton, Ontario Ward 14 Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Robert Pasuta2,51959.78%-
Grant Maloney1,69540.22%-
Total votes4,274
Registered voters11,68236.59%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Fifteen (Flamborough)

Candidates for the November 13, 2006, Hamilton, Ontario Ward 15 Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Margaret McCarthy(Incumbent)3,65758.83%+8.4%
Judi Partridge2,55941.17%-
Total votes6,243
Registered voters17,44535.79%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Public School Board Election

Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward One and Two Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Judith Bishop (incumbent)Acclaimed
Total votes
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Three Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Tim Simmons1,49239.79%-
Michael Adkins81121.63%-
Alex Moroz80821.55%-
Ryan Sparrow63917.04%-
Total votes3,750
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Four Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Ray Mulholland (incumbent)3,19658.78%-
Christy Cowan2,24141.22%-
Total votes5,437
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Five Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Ron English2,63953.75%-
Judy Kloosterman2,27146.25%-
Total votes4,910
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Six Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Laura Peddle2,49937.55%-
Kathy Archer (incumbent)2,40836.18%-
Lorrie McKibbon1,08416.29%-
Matt Terry6649.98%-
Total votes6,655
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Seven Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Lillian Orban (incumbent)4,77857.27%-
Judy Colantino3,56542.73%-
Total votes8,343
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Eight Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Wes Hicks4,41053.13%-
Al Pierce (incumbent)2,55642.73%-
Sylvia Thomas1,33416.07%-
Total votes8,300
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Nine and Ten Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Robert Barlow3,49547.54%-
John Davidson (incumbent)2,58735.19%-
Michael Gemmel1,27017.27%-
Total votes7,352
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Eleven and Twelve Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Shirley Glauser6,03162.86%-
Bob Maton1,92120.02%-
Peter Accadia1,64217.11%-
Total votes9,594
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Thirteen Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Jessica Brennan (incumbent)4,54878.81%-
Tyler Rockliffe1,22320.02%-
Total votes5,771
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Wards Fourteen and Fifteen Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes%±%
Karen Turkstra4,18050.84%-
Reg Woodworth (incumbent)4,04249.16%-
Total votes8,222
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Catholic School Board Election

CandidateVotes%
Wards 1 and 2
Louis Agro1,38160.38
M. Scullion-Mindorff90639.62
Total valid votes2,287100.00
Wards 3 and 4
Ralph Agostino2,15855.36
David Martin1,35834.84
Brian Nestor3829.80
Total valid votes3,898100.00
Ward 5
Linda DiBartolomeo1,62344.80
Salvatore Agostino1,46240.35
Enzo Galano53814.85
Total valid votes3,623100.00
Ward 6
Kyran Kennedyacclaimed
Ward 7
Patrick Dalyacclaimed
Ward 8
Sergio Manchiaacclaimed
Wards 9 - 11
Mary Nardini5,30936.85
Ray Bartolotti3,83826.64
Frank Lasowski2,21315.36
Rino Menegazzo2,00513.91
Steve Denault1,0447.25
Total valid votes14,409100.00
Wards 12 - 15
Carolyn Cornale3,31364.88
Phil Homerski1,79335.12
Total valid votes5,106100.00

French Public School Board Election

CandidateVotes%
Micheline Wylde46361.41
C. Sassou Messan29138.59
Total valid votes754100.00

French Catholic School Board Election

CandidateVotes%
Marcel Lévesqueacclaimed

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ http://hamiltonviews.smfforfree.com/topic/58.0.html%5B%5D | Diane Elms 4 Mayor −2006
  2. 1 2 http://www.raisethehammer.org/index.asp?id=401 | Candidates describe the five most important actions they would take to improve Hamilton - Raise the Hammer
  3. ↑ http://209.85.215.104/search?q=cache:5HwMcMDub-cJ:hwdsb.on.ca/westdale/StudentVoice.html+Gino+SPEZIALE&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1%5B%5D | Mayoral Debate Comes to Westdale!
  4. ↑ http://www.mackaycartoons.net/2006/huh2006-11-10.html Archived 2008-09-06 at the Wayback Machine | The 2006 Hamilton Mayoral Race (An Editorial), Hamilton Spectator
  5. ↑ Van Harten, Peter. "Ward One", The Hamilton Spectator, November 14, 2006, Local News (A8).
  6. 1 2 Van Harten, "Ward One", (A8).
  7. ↑ The Hamilton Spectator. "Ward Two Profile", The Hamilton Spectator, October 26, 2006, Local News (A13).
  8. 1 2 Spectator, "Ward Two Profile", (A13).
  9. ↑ Burman, John. "Ward Two", The Hamilton Spectator, November 14, 2006, Local News (A8).
  10. ↑ Bradley, Brian J. and Susannah Schmidt. "Sweet 16 for Morelli", The Hamilton Spectator, November 14, 2006, Local News (A9).
  11. ↑ Bradley and Schmidt, "Sweet 16 for Morelli", (A9)
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