2010 Hamilton, Ontario, municipal election

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2010 Hamilton municipal election
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  2006 October 25, 2010 2014  
  BobBratinaMayoral (cropped).png Fred Eisenberger (cropped).jpg
Candidate Bob Bratina Larry Di Ianni Fred Eisenberger
Popular vote52,68440,09138,719
Percentage37.32%28.40%27.43%

Hamilton, Ontario Wards 2000 - 2018.png
The ward boundaries used for the 2010 Municipal Election.

Mayor before election

Fred Eisenberger

Elected mayor

Bob Bratina

The 2010 Hamilton municipal election was held on October 25, 2010, [1] to select one mayor, fifteen members of the Hamilton, Ontario City Council and members of both English and French public and Catholic school boards. [2] Nominations opened January 4, 2010, and ran until September 10, 2010.

Contents

Hamiltonians elected their third mayor in as many elections, choosing former Ward 2 Councillor Bob Bratina over Larry Di Ianni (Mayor 20032006) and incumbent mayor Fred Eisenberger, who had served in the role since 2006. The council election to succeed Bratina in Ward 2 drew 20 candidates, while Ward 14 Councillor Robert Patsuta was acclaimed. Only one incumbent councillor was defeated: Brenda Johnstone defeated long-time councillor Dave Mitchell in Ward 11. Many Catholic School Board trustees were defeated by first-time candidates.

New measures

Council backed a measure to elect the boards of Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs), [3] [4] [5] a move that was in response to the LHIN affair, [6] [7] though this did not occur in time for the 2010 Election.

There was speculation that this election was to include a new 16th Council seat, that would encompass southern portions of Wards 6,7 and 8 and the northern portion of Ward 11. [8] [9] The new ward would have included the area to be developed as part of the controversial "Aerotropolis" industrial development plan, [10] [11] though that plan was abandoned in favour of a study of all ward boundaries following the election. [12]

Bill 212, passed by the Ontario Legislature moved municipal elections from the first Monday in November to the fourth Monday in October, shortening the campaign period by two weeks and moving close of nominations to September 10, 2010. [13]

Mayoral election

Eisenberger's upset victory in 2006, his perceived 'weak governing' style in dealing with council and the Pan Am Games Stadium Debate sparked vigorous debate over challengers and led to the largest number of candidates filing to run for the office of mayor in the city's post-amalgamation history. [14] [15] [16] [17] [18]

Candidates

Campaign

Michael Baldasaro was the first candidate to file in early January and was later joined by self-proclaimed marijuana advocate Andrew Haines. [28] Mahesh P. Butani filed his nomination in mid-April and Mayor Fred Eisenberger, having already confirmed he would be seeking a second term in mid-2008, filed on May 31. [29]

Following months of speculation, former Mayor Larry Di Ianni announced he would be standing in the mayoral election in an interview with the Hamilton Spectator on July 26. [30] Perennial joke candidate Marty Zulinak filed soon after, claiming that he would finance his campaign with money from returning used beer bottles. [31] He would later drop out and run for Ward 13 (Dundas) City Councillor.

The Pan Am Games Stadium controversy developed in August. Mayor Eisenberger took the side of the proposed West Harbour location on Hamilton's Waterfront. The ensuing local debate became so passionately heated, Eisenberger began receiving death threats and council, after affirming their support for the West Harbour, reversed their decision and initiated a reevaluation of potential sites. [32] Though the mayor was commended by Toronto's Mayor David Miller and lauded as the week's boldest leader in The Globe and Mail , [33] his handling of the situation caused former New Democratic MP and MPP Ian Deans and Ward 2 (Downtown) Councillor Bob Bratina to announce they would be contesting the election. [34] [35]

Though Deans withdrew from the mayoral race on Thursday, September 9 to run for Ward 2 Councillor, [36] Eisenberger faced fourteen opposing candidates after the close of nominations on September 10, 2010. [28]

On Thursday, October 7, following a debate at Sir John A. Macdonald High School, Edward Graydon unofficially dropped out of the race after fellow contender Andrew Haines told him to "smoke a joint". Graydon was outraged at the comments, and decided to withdraw from the race to support Larry Di Ianni, who came to his defence following Haines' comments. Di Ianni then asserted marijuana advocates should not be attending debates at high schools and school board officials announced they would be reiterating the school's official anti-drug policies the following day. [37] Graydon continued to attend the mayoralty debates, and his name remained on the ballot, as the official withdrawal date had passed by the time he 'withdrew'.

Results

52,68440,09138,7192,8921,0525,736
BratinaDi IanniEisenbergerBldsT.M.Others
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Mayoral Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Bob Bratina 52,68437.32%n/a
Larry Di Ianni 40,09128.40%-14.44%
Fred Eisenberger (incumbent)38,71927.43%-15.78%
Michael Baldasaro 2,8922.05%-1.56%
Tone Marrone1,0520.75%n/a
Mahesh Butani9500.67%n/a
Glenn Hamilton9490.67%n/a
Pasquale (Pat) Filice7680.54%n/a
Ken Leach5770.41%n/a
Andrew Haines5570.39%n/a
Mark Wozny4330.31%n/a
Steven Waxman4290.30%n/a
Edward Graydon4040.29%n/a
Gino Speziale3560.25%-0.77%
Victor Veri3130.22%n/a
Total votes141,174100%
Registered voters353,31740.45%+3.2%
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

City Council election

Ward One (Chedoke-Cootes)

The campaign for councillor in Ward One focused heavily on the Pan Am Stadium. The West Hamilton Ward was a potential host site for the venue, a fact that incumbent Councillor Brian McHattie passionately opposed. During the election, McHattie ran on a campaign of continuing a push for Light Rail Transit, expanded HSR bus service and improved environmental and anti-poverty projects. [38]

Challenger Raymond Paquette campaigned on a similar platform, with the exception of supporting an increased number of liquor licenses granted to restaurants in Westdale Village, an area popular with McMaster University students. [38]

All three candidates vocally opposed the Pam Am Stadium being placed in Ward One. Each candidate was concerned about the strain such a venue would have on the community surrounding the proposed site, a working CP Rail Yard. [39]

Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward One Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Brian McHattie (incumbent)5,37364.90%+2.02%
Tony Greco2,18726.42%-8.78%
Raymond Paquette7198.68%n/a
Total votes8279100%
Registered voters20,76740.7%+2.29%
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 October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Two Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Jason Farr1,60720.97%n/a
Matt Jelly1,43418.72%n/a
Martinus Geleynse80510.51%n/a
Erik Hess6027.86%n/a
Marvin Caplan5597.30%n/a
James Novak5146.71%n/a
Diane Chiarelli4035.26%n/a
HooJung Jones3124.07%n/a
Ian Deans 2313.01%n/a
Shane Coleman2172.83%n/a
Matteo Gentile1742.27%n/a
Charlie Pipe1351.76%n/a
Ned Janjic1131.47%n/a
Lloyd Ferguson1021.33%n/a
Liban Abdi961.25%n/a
Kevin Wright911.19%n/a
Paul Casey811.06%n/a
Dawn Lescaudron771.00%-4.32%
Pat Ielasi670.87%n/a
John Castle420.55%n/a
Total votes7,662100%
Registered voters19,42440.43%+9.18%
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 Three (East Hamilton)

Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Three Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Bernie Morelli (incumbent)3,18644.66%-27.99%
Paul Tetley1,72024.11%n/a
Sean Gibson97613.68%-13.67%
Mark DiMillo72310.13%n/a
Bob Black3735.23%n/a
Wilamina McGrimmond1562.19%n/a
Total votes7,329100%
Registered voters23,67031.0%+4.37%
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 ,
2006 City of Hamilton Municipal Election Site,
2010 City of Hamilton Municipal Election Site

Ward Four (East Hamilton)

Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Four Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Sam Merulla (incumbent)6,78782.41%+19.37
Norm Bulbrook7439.02%+4.39
Giulio Cicconi7068.57%n/a
Total votes8,420100%
Registered voters23,72135.5%+1.02%
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

Ward Five (Redhill)

Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Five Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Chad Collins (incumbent)6,87666.92%-23.34%
Frank Rukavina1,51214.72%n/a
Jaswinder Bedi1,22011.87%n/a
Dave Stacey6676.49%n/a
Total votes10,642100%
Registered voters25,75541.3%+3.43%
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

Ward Six (East Mountain)

Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Six Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Tom Jackson (incumbent)6,56054.90%-24.8%
Chris Behrens1,69314.17%n/a
Michelle Febers1,51012.64%n/a
Ed Pecyna1,1279.43%n/a
Nathalie Xian Yi Yan8627.21%-13.09%
Steven Knowles1981.66%n/a
Total votes12,190100%
Registered voters28,26643.1%+3.72%
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

Ward Seven (Central Mountain)

Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Seven Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Scott Duvall (incumbent)9,02757.61%+28.05%
Trevor Pettit 3,93825.13%n/a
John Gallagher1,89912.12%+2.91%
Keith Beck8055.14%n/a
Total votes16,173100%
Registered voters40,57139.9 %+2.97%
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

Ward Eight (West Mountain)

Ward Eight's council race was marked by the unofficial withdrawal of two candidates, namely Jeff Bonner for personal reasons and Bruce Whitelaw in support of incumbent Councillor Terry Whitehead's campaign. [70]

Whitehead's last campaigning opponent, Kim Jenkinson, wrote a post-election reflection for The Hamilton Spectator , where she outlined her reasons for running and the process by which she campaigned. In the article, she noted, "I've had my say, I've played fair, and I have met some interesting people, and had my family and friends at my back the whole way." [71]

Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Eight Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Terry Whitehead (incumbent)9,90867.37%+11.65%
Kim Jenkinson3,87726.36%n/a
Bruce Whitelaw4713.20%n/a
Jeff Bonner4513.07%n/a
Total votes15,135100%
Registered voters34,25944.2%+1.19%
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 , Hamilton Election Results

Ward Nine (Heritage Stoney Creek)

Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Nine Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Brad Clark (incumbent)3,45445.33%-5.59
Nancy Fiorentino2,34330.75%n/a
Geraldine McMullen99913.11%n/a
Andrew Mowatt82410.81%n/a
Total votes7743100%
Registered voters19,23540.3%+3.16%
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

Ward Ten (Stoney Creek)

Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Ten Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Maria Pearson (incumbent)5,46463.85%-11.22%
Bernard Josipovic1,99523.31%n/a
Jose Pablo Bustamante1,09812.83%n/a
Total votes8,772100%
Registered voters19,35045.33%+4.01%
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 Archived 2010-08-20 at the Wayback Machine

Ward Eleven (Glanbrook-Winona)

Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Eleven Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Brenda Johnson4,41042.12%n/a
David Mitchell (incumbent)4,16539.78%-20.26%
Ken Chartrand1,89618.11%n/a
Total votes10,676100%
Registered voters24,65543.30%+3.04%
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

Ward Twelve (Ancaster)

Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Twelve Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Lloyd Ferguson (incumbent)7,44773.28%+31.89%
Brenda Cox-Graham2,71626.72%n/a
Total votes8279100%
Registered voters20,76740.7%+2.29%
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

Ward Thirteen (Dundas)

Russ Powers, the incumbent councillor and former Liberal MP for Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale, sought another term on council. Aside from a two-year period, Powers had served in local elected office since 1982. [85] Powers' message during the campaign and to local media was simple, though light on policy specifics. When asked about his platform, Powers indicated he was running "To continue to represent the citizens of the community of Dundas to the best of my ability." [86]

Danya Scime, a vocal opponent of the West Harbour Pan Am Games Stadium site, filed to run against Powers on September 8. [87] Scime's campaign focused on growing Dundas' commercial tax base through redeveloping brownfields, protecting greenspace, and improving the city's regulatory process to make by-laws and permits more simple. [86] Ron Tammer was a member of the community active with Dundas Minor Hockey Association and Dundas Minor Baseball Association, as well as working with advocacy groups like the Hamilton Youth Justice Committee and Friends of the Red Hill Valley. Tammer's campaign focused on addressing issues of poverty and more responsible development to protect ecologically-sensitive areas. [86] Glenn Robinson, a life-long Dundas resident, campaigned on broadening the scope of community consultation. [86]

Perennial candidate Marty Zulniak dropped out of the mayoral contest to run against Powers in Ward 13. Zulniak, a Dundas native and local "colourful character", campaigned on a localist platform of supporting the community, telling The Spectator "infrastructure in this community isn't what it was in the good ole days," and pushing to clean up Spencer Creek. [86]

Candidates for the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward 13 Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Russ Powers (incumbent)4,88458.92%+24.59%
Danya Scime1,76121.25%-
Glenn Robinson7589.14%-
Ron Tammer5596.74%-
Marty Zulniak3273.94%-
Total votes8,450100%
Registered voters18,43945.83%+2.39%
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: [85]

Ward Fourteen (Jerseyville-Rockton)

Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Fourteen Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Robert Pasuta (incumbent)Acclaimed
Total votes4,264100%
Registered voters12,14735.10%-1.49%
Note: For this election, voter-turnout is just for the position of Mayor and Catholic School Board Trustee in that both
Councillor and Public School Board Trustee were acclaimed.
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

Ward Fifteen (Flamborough)

Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Fifteen Councillor Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Judi Partridge3,39652.72%+11.55%
Neil Bos2,76742.95%n/a
Brian Gaspar2794.33%n/a
Total votes6,526100%
Registered voters18,60935.07%-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

Public School Board election

The ward divisions used by the Public School Board Hamilton Public School Board Ward Divisions.jpg
The ward divisions used by the Public School Board
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward One and Two Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Judith Bishop (incumbent)Acclaimed
Total Votesn/a
Registered Votersn/a
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
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Three Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Tim Simmons (incumbent)3,13774.00%+34.21%
Steven Paul Denault1,10226.00%n/a
Total Votes5,151100%
Registered Voters17,38529.60%n/a
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
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Four Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Ray E. Mulholland (incumbent)2,91348.58%-10.20%
Cindy Kennedy1,43924.49%n/a
Julian Holland1,05717.99%n/a
Bob Green Innes4667.93%n/a
Total Votes5,875100%
Registered Voters18,56131.65%n/a
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
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Five Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Todd White3,01749.36%n/a
Lorri Cooke1,29121.12%n/a
Ron English (incumbent)1,17319.19%-34.56%
Pervez Muhammad63110.32%n/a
Total Votes6,570100%
Registered Voters17,59737.30%n/a
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
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Six Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Laura Peddle (incumbent)3,41744.74%+7.19%
Kathy Archer2,82937.04%+0.86%
Jeannie Martel1,39218.22%n/a
Total Votes7,638100%
Registered Voters20,33837.55%n/a
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
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Seven Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Lillian Orban (incumbent)6,12160.77%+3.5%
Marlon Picken3,95139.23%n/a
Total Votes11,020100%
Registered Voters28,37438.80%n/a
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
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Eight Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Wes Hicks (incumbent)5,64263.38%+10.25%
Sylvia Thomas2,08923.47%+7.4%
Al Pierce1,17113.15%-17.65%
Total Votes8,902100%
Registered Voters22,91838.8%+2.6%
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
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Wards Nine and Ten Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Robert Barlow (incumbent)4,16550.29%+2.75%
John Davidson2,85734.5%-0.69%
Bruce Percy1,26015.21%n/a
Total votes9,003100%
Registered voters23,71738%+7.1%
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
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Wards Eleven and Twelve Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Alex Johnstone8,58666.9%n/a
Ying Chan4,24933.1%n/a
Total votes14,692100%
Registered voters35,46041.4%+14.35%
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
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Thirteen Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Jessica Brennan(Incumbent)4,95781.54%+2.73%
Klaas Detmar1,12218.46%n/a
Total votes6,079100%
Registered voters15,14645.8%+7.7%
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
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Wards Fourteen and Fifteen Public School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Karen Turkstra (Incumbent) Acclaimed
Total votesn/a
Registered votersn/a
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

The ward divisions used by the Catholic School Board. Note the allotment of two representatives for Wards 9, 10 and 11. Hamilton Catholic School Board Ward Divisions.jpg
The ward divisions used by the Catholic School Board. Note the allotment of two representatives for Wards 9, 10 and 11.
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Wards One and Two Catholic School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Mark Valvasori1,17143.39%n/a
Paula Linger76828.45%n/a
Louis Agro (incumbent)76028.16%-32.22%
Total Votes2,699100%
Registered Voters7,01142.8%+10.2%
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
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Wards Three and Four Catholic School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Ralph Agostino(incumbent)2,45466.32%+10.96%
Brian Nestor86023.24%+13.44%
Calogero Milazzo38610.43%n/a
Total Votes3,700100%
Registered Voters10,54538.8%+1.9%
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
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Five Catholic School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Sam Agostino1,51840.94%+0.59%
Frank Ciotti1,18832.04%n/a
Linda Di Bartolomeo (incumbent)1,00227.02%-17.6%
Total Votes3,708100%
Registered Voters7,89551.1%+5.3%
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
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Six Catholic School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Kyran Kennedy(incumbent)1,45741.77%Note 1
Michael Ecker1,39239.91%n/a
Nick Pellegrino63918.32%n/a
Total Votes3,488100%
Registered Voters7,56749.9%n/a
Note 1: Candidate was acclaimed in the previous election.
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
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Seven Catholic School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Pat Daly (Incumbent) Acclaimed
Total Votesn/a
Registered Votersn/a
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
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Eight Catholic School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
John Valvasori2,34644.65%n/a
Sergio Manchia (incumbent)1,82634.75%Note 1
Raphael Kolenko68413.02%n/a
Jack Freiburger3987.58%n/a
Total Votes5,254100%
Registered Voters10,98850.5%n/a
Note 1: Candidate was acclaimed last election.
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
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Wards Nine, Ten and Eleven Catholic School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Mary Nardini(incumbent)4,78830.08%-6.78%
Paul Di Francesco4,27626.87%n/a
Raymond Bartolotti (incumbent)3,23730.34%-6.3%
Anthony Di Brizzi1,68810.61%n/a
Dan Lohin1,5439.69%n/a
Saji Anthony3842.41%n/a
Total Votes15,916100%
Registered Voters20,75850.8%n/a
Note: This ward elected two Catholic trustees and percentages are specific to each candidate, not for the overall total.
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
Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario Wards Twelve, Thirteen, Fourteen and Fifteen Catholic School Board Trustee Election
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Carolyn Cornale(incumbent)3,54161.07%-3.81%
Rome D'Angelo1,77230.56%n/a
Dave Parsi-Strecker4858.36%n/a
Total Votes6,176100%
Registered Voters14,50042.6%+10.4%
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

French Public School Board election

Summary of the October 25, 2010 Hamilton, Ontario French Public School Board Trustee
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Micheline Wylde (Incumbent) Acclaimed
Total Votesn/a
Registered Votersn/a
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

French Catholic School Board election

Summary of the October 25, 2010 election to the office of Trustee for Le Conseil Scolaire de district du Catholique Centre-sud
CandidatePopular vote
Votes %±%
Marcel Levesque (Incumbent) Acclaimed
Total Votesn/a
Registered Votersn/a
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

Endorsements

Endorsements from local media
PublicationCandidateElected
YesNo
The Hamilton Spectator Fred Eisenberger
Sources: Elliot, Howard. "The right man for the job," Hamilton Spectator, October 10, 2010, Editorial, A15.
Endorsements from the Campaign Life Coalition
CandidateSeat ContestedEndorsementElected
YesNo
Gino SpezalieMayorSupportable
Total Supportable Mayoral Candidates101
Total Supportable Council Candidates000
Bob Green InnesPublic Trustee, Ward 4Supportable
Kathy ArcherPublic Trustee, Ward 6Supportable
Lillian OrbanPublic Trustee, Ward 7Supportable
Al PiercePublic Trustee, Ward 8Supportable
John DavidsonPublic Trustee, Ward 9&10Supportable
Ying ChangPublic Trustee, Ward 11&12Supportable
Klaas DetmarPublic Trustee, Ward 13Supportable
Total Supportable Public Trustee Candidates716
Ralph AgostinoCatholic Trustee, Wards 3&4Supportable
Kyran KennedyCatholic Trustee, Ward 6Supportable
Nick PellegrinoCatholic Trustee, Ward 6Supportable
Pat DalyCatholic Trustee, Ward 7Supportable
Sergio ManchiaCatholic Trustee, Ward 8Supportable
John ValvasoriCatholic Trustee, Ward 8Supportable
Raymond BartolottiCatholic Trustee, Wards 9,10&11Supportable
Carolyn CornaleCatholic Trustee, Wards 12,13,14&15Supportable
Rome D'AngeloCatholic Trustee, Wards 12,13,14&15Supportable
Total Supportable Catholic Trustee Candidates954
Total Supportable Candidates17611
Total Not Supportable Mayoral Candidates000
Brian McHattieCouncillor, Ward 1Not Supportable
Total Not Supportable Council Candidates110
Judith BishopPublic Trustee, Wards 1&2Not Supportable
Tim SimmonsPublic Trustee, Ward 3Not Supportable
Ray MulhollandPublic Trustee, Ward 4Not Supportable
Ronald EnglishPublic Trustee, Ward 5Not Supportable
Laura PeddlePublic Trustee, Ward 6Not Supportable
Marlon PickenPublic Trustee, Ward 7Not Supportable
Wes HicksPublic Trustee, Ward 8Not Supportable
Robert BarlowPublic Trustee, Wards 9&10Not Supportable
Jessica BrennanPublic Trustee, Wards 13Not Supportable
Karen TurkstraPublic Trustee, Wards 13Not Supportable
Total Not Supportable Public Trustee Candidates1082
John FreibergerCatholic Trustee, Ward 8Not Supportable
Total Not Supportable Catholic Trustee Candidates101
Total Not Supportable Candidates1293
Sources: Campaign Life Coalition. "Crucial moment for voter participation", Updated April, 2009. Accessed June 19, 2012.
Endorsements from the Hamilton and District Labour Council
CandidateSeat ContestedElected
YesNo
Fred EisenbergerMayor
Total Endorsed Mayoral Candidates101
Brian McHattieCouncillor, Ward 1
Bob BlackCouncillor, Ward 3
Sam MerulaCouncillor, Ward 4
Jaswinder BediCouncillor, Ward 5
Scott DuvallCouncillor, Ward 7
Bruce WhitelawCouncillor, Ward 8
Gerladine McMullanCouncillor, Ward 9
Brenda JohnstoneCouncillor, Ward 11
Ron TrammerCouncillor, Ward 13
Total Endorsed Council Candidates945
Tim SimmonsPublic Trustee, Ward 3
Jeannie MartelPublic Trustee, Ward 6
Marlon PickenPublic Trustee, Ward 7
Wes HicksPublic Trustee, Ward 8
Robert BarlowPublic Trustee, Wards 9&10
Alex JohnstonePublic Trustee, Wards 11&12
Jessica BrennanPublic Trustee, Wards 13
Total Endorsed Public Trustee Candidates752
Total Endorsed Candidates1798
Sources: "Labour council looks to change politicians", Hamilton Mountain News, October 14, 2010.

Incumbents not seeking election

The only incumbent councillor to not seek re-election was Ward 15 representative Margaret McCarthy, who decided not to stand for re-election after serving on regional and Hamilton councils since 1994. She has cited family commitment as her reasoning for leaving politics after 16 years. [109]

Wards 11 and 12 Public School Board Trustee Shirley Glauser announced she would not be seeking re-election following the completion of her first term in office. Glauser was the only public trustee to not seek another mandate in 2010. [110]

Withdrawn candidates

Despite placing second in the 2006 Election and filing early in 2010 to run against Councillor Russ Powers in Ward 13, Julia Kollek withdrew her candidacy on June 3, 2010, stating that she wanted to help her community in ways other than as an elected representative. During an interview with the Dundas Star, she commented that "You can't take the activist out of me!" [111]

Ward Three candidate and member of the Mohawk College faculty, [112] Frank Bedek pulled out of the 5 person race on July 20, 2010.

Public School Board Trustee candidate for Ward 4, Ryan Sparrow, withdrew from that race in June. Sparrow had been a School Board candidate in Ward 3 during the 2006 Election, taking 17% of the vote, and was a candidate in the 2008 Federal Election for Hamilton Centre. [113]

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