Council & Committee
Conflict of Interest Registry
In carrying out their duties as Elected and Appointed Officials, all members of Council, Committees and Local Boards are required to disclose a pecuniary interest in any matter under consideration where there is a reasonable likelihood or expectation of financial gain or loss by the member or a related person as identified in the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act (MCIA).
- Members may seek out advice from the Integrity Commissioner to assist in making decisions regarding whether they should disclose a personal pecuniary interest.
- Members may also consider obtaining independent legal advice to assist them in making their personal decisions.
When a member discloses an interest, they file a Declaration Form containing a written statement of the interest and its general nature with the clerk of the municipality or the secretary of the committee or local board.
The MCIA requires municipalities to maintain a registry of all declarations made under the Act. The registry must include the original written declaration provided by the member of Council and must be available to the public.
| Meeting | Date | Subject Matter | Reason for Conflict | Disqualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIC | July 8, 2026 | General Litigation Update (City Wide) 11.3 | I reside in close proximity to a matter that is the subject of litigation | No |
| Council | August 6, 2025 | 2026 Budget Book and Budgetary Process | the motion in question is in reference to myself | No |
| GIC | July 30, 2025 | 2026 Budget Book and Budgetary Process - REVISED | the motion in question is in reference to myself | No |
| Council | April 16, 2025 | 2025 Vacant Unit Tax By-law | I have a property with a vacant unit | Yes |
| GIC Budget | January 31, 2025 | Options to Re-deploy Safe Apartments FTEs to Encampment Enforcement | Item speaks to the Renovation and Relocation By-Law, on which I have previously declared a Disqualifying Interest due to my status as a landlord. | Yes |
| GIC - Budget | January 30, 2025 | Corporate Services Department - 2025 Budget Presentation | The presentation includes reference to the VUT, on which I have previously declared a disqualifying interest due to having a vacant unit. | Yes |
| Council | January 22, 2025 | Respecting Report FCS25009 respecting Proposed Amendments to the Timelines for the Vacant Unit Tax Program within the GIC minutes of January 15, 2025 | I have a vacant rental property | Yes |
| Council | January 21, 2025 | 8.9 GIC 26-001 18-28 King Street E Building Collapse and review of enforcement processess relating to Building Structure Safety | As I had past business dealings with parties named in the report | No |
| GIC | January 15, 2025 | FCS25009 Proposed amendments to the timelines for the Vacant Unit Tax program (City Wide) | I have a property with a vacant unit | Yes |
| Council | April 24, 2024 | 5.6(a) respecting correspondence from Daniel P. Chin, President, Hamilton and District Apartment Association respecting Vacant Unit Tax and Bill 062, A By-law to Establish a Vacant Unit Tax | I have a vacant unit | Yes |
| GIC Budget | February 15, 2024 | Opportunities for Tax Levy Savings in the Hamilton Apartment Rental Program and Tenant Support Program (PED23072(b) / HSC23023(c)) (City Wide) (Outstanding Business List Item) | status as landlord | Yes |
| GIC Budget | February 15, 2024 | 2024 Tax Budget Amendments - Hamilton Apartment Rental Program (Amending Motion) | status as landlord | Yes |
| GIC Budget | January 30, 2024 | Hamilton Apartment Rental Program | Landlord status | Yes |
| Council | January 24, 2024 | Addressing renovictions Tenant and Displacement and Property Standards in apartment buildings in the City of Hamilton and vacant unit tax program - update and report and legal Advice | She is a landlord | Yes |
| General Issues Committee | January 17, 2024 | Delegation Requests respecting Item 10.1- Addressing Renovictions, Tenant Displacement | Landlord status | |
| General Issues Committee | January 17, 2024 | Addressing Renovictions, Tenant Displacement and Property Standards in Apartment | status as landlord | |
| General Issues Committee | January 17, 2024 | De;egation Requests respecting Item 10.1 - Addressing Renovictions, Tenant Displacement and Property Standards in Apartment | status as landlord | |
| General Issues Committee | January 17, 2024 | Legal Advice Regarding Renoviction By-Laws | status as landlord | |
| Council | December 13, 2023 | Hamilton Vacant Residential Tax | I own a property with a vacant rental unit. | Yes |
| Council | November 22, 2023 | A by-law to establish vacant unit tax. | Owner of property with a vacant rental unit | Yes |
| Council | August 18, 2023 | Addressing Renovictions, Tenant Displacement and Property Standards in Apartment Buildings in the City of Hamilton | I am the owner of rental property. | Yes |
| General Issues Committee | January 18, 2023 | Residential Vacant Unit Tax Program Framework | I currently have a vacant rental unit. |
| Meeting Type | Meeting Date | Subject Matter | Reason for Conflict | Disqualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Issues Committee | June 5, 2024 | Stormwater Incentive & Delegations | I am the owner of an agricutural (greenhouse) Operation | Yes |
| Council | June 12, 2024 | Stormwater Incentive & Delegations | I am the owner of an agricutural/greenhouse business. | Yes |
| General Issues Committee | March 19, 2025 | Stormwater Fee Deferall | As the nature of the conservation on this subject is pertaining frequency to exemptions and rebates for Farms and I am the owner and operator of a farm | Yes |
| Council | March 26, 2025 | Stormwater Fee Deferall | I abstained and declared an Interest during the discussion at GIC as it began to discuss Farm Rebates. I am the owner of a Farm Busoness and have a disqualifying interest | Yes |
| Meeting Type | Meeting Date | Subject Matter | Reason for Conflict | Disqualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | March 29, 2023 | General Issues Committee (Budget) Report 23-001 - January - March 2023 | My son is being considered for summer student employment with the City of Hamilton | Yes |
| Selection Committee | June 5, 2023 | Deliberation of Applications to the City of Hamilton's Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees | Personal relationships with Tyler Firth and Don Mclean | No |
| Selection Committee | June 19, 2023 | Deliberation of Applications to the City of Hamilton's Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees | Personal relationships with Don Mclean | No |
| Selection Committee | September 15, 2023 | Deliberation of Applications to the City of Hamilton's Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees | Dayna Firth worked on my campaign | No |
| Selection Committee | December 8, 2023 | Interviews for Various Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees | A personal relationship with Janice Currie. | No |
| Council | January 22, 2025 | LS22020(a) Appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal for lands located at 140 Garner Road East, , Ancaster for lack of decision on Draft Plan of Subdivision (25T-201806) Application (Ward 12) | I have no personal or pecuniary connection to the proposal and, as with any development proposal, I amable to consider the facts and holistic impact of the propasl in my decision making process | No |
| Meeting Type | Meeting Date | Subject Matter | Reason for Conflict | Disqualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Issues Committee | January 18, 2023 | Update Regarding Ontario Land Tribunal Appeals of the Rural and Urban Hamilton Official Plans – Urban Boundary Expansion (LS16029(h)) | The principle planner of Urban Solutions, who is believed to be representing some landowners in this appeal, has a retail business interest with my son. | Yes |
| Council | January 25, 2023 | Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 3250 and 3260 Homestead Drive (PED23002) (Ward 11) | The principle planner of Urban Solution has a retail business interest with my son. | |
| Council | February 8, 2023 | OLT Appeal Urban Boundary Expansion (LS16029(h)) (City Wide) (Item 14.4 | My son has a retail business interest with the principal. | No |
| Council | March 29, 2023 | 17 Appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT Application (UHOPA-18-004) and Zoning By-law Amendment Application (ZAC-18-009) for lands located at 299-307 John Street South and and 97 St. Joseph's Drive (LS22007(a)/ PED22038(b)) | The principle planner of Urban Solution has a retail business interest with my son | |
| Council | April 12, 2023 | Appeal of Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment Application UHOPA-22-022 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZAC-22-048 to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) for Lack of Decision for Lands Located at 2900 King Street East, Hamilton (PED23073) (Ward 5) | The principle planner of Urban Solution has a retail business interest with my son. | |
| Council | April 26, 2023 | OLT Non-decision Appeal of 2900 King St. E. | Son has a retail business interest with the former principal of urban solutions. | Yes |
| Council | May 24, 2023 | Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) Appeals for 41-61 Wilson Street and 97, 99 and 117 John Street North; and 474 Provident Way; and 16 Cannon Street East (LS23016/PED23102) | The principle planner of Urban Solution has a retail business interest with my son | Yes |
| Council | June 21, 2023 | Hamilton Official Plan Amendment Application (UHOPA-18-004) and Zoning By-law Amendment Application (ZAC-18-009) for lands located at 299-307 John Street South and 97 St. Joseph Drive | The principle planner of Urban Solution has a retail business interest with my son | Yes |
| Council | June 21, 2023 | Zoning By-law Amendment Application (ZAC-22-011) for Lands Located at 392, 398, 400, 402, 406 and 412 Wilson Street East and 15 Lorne Avenue, Ancaster | The principle planner of Urban Solution has a retail business interest with my son | Yes |
| Council | July 14, 2023 | OPA Rezoning 1093 Fennell | By virtue of my son’s business interest with Mr. Manchia, [the principal of the Applicant’s planning consultant], there exists a pecuniary interest which the Member’s Code of Conduct and the common law requires me to declare. | |
| Council | August 18, 2023 | Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 382 Southcote Road, Ancaster | The principle of Urban Solution has a retail business interest with his son. | Yes |
| Council | October 11, 2023 | Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 1177, 1183, and 1187 West 5th Street | as the principle of Urban Solutions, Sergio Manchia, has a retail business interest with his son | Yes |
| Council | November 22, 2023 | 250 First Road West, Stoney Creek | as the principl partner of Urban Solutions has a retail business interest with his son | Yes |
| General Issues Committee | December 6, 2023 | Delegation request Tax Increment grant RE: 75 James St South | I declare a disqualifying interest as my son had a former retail business interest with the principle owner of Urban Solutions, Sergio Manche | Yes |
| Council | January 24, 2024 | OLT non decision 392, 398 400, 402, 406 and 412 Wilson Street East & 15 Lorne Avenue | My son had a former business interest with the owner of Urban Solutions, while the partnership has dissolved, I'll continue to declare conflict until I get clarification from IC | Yes |
| General Issues Committee | January 15, 2025 | Encampment Respone Update - Ocober to December 2024 | referred Wade Poziomka to a Ward 9 community group experiencing an ongoing environmental Issue. Accordingly, I was advised by IC to declare a non-disqualifying conflict of interest | No |
| Council | January 22, 2025 | Report HSC25008, respecting Encampment Response Update | referred Wade Poziomka to a Ward 9 community group experiencing an ongoing environmental Issue | No |
| Council | January 22, 2025 | Rescinding Encampment protocol | referred Wade Poziomka to a Ward 9 community group experiencing an ongoing environmental Issue | No |
| General Issues Committee | February 26, 2025 | Area Rating or Tax Relief for Residents Within 3km of the GFL Landfill | I have a non-disqualifying interest as I live with 3k of landfill | No |
| General Issues Committee | February 26, 2025 | Section 447.1 Against GLF Stoney Creek Regional Facility | I have a non-disqualifying interest as I referred Wade Poziomka to residents for legal advice | No |
| General Issues Committee | November 12, 2025 | SCRF Mun Act sec 447.1 | non-disqualifying interest as Clark lives 1.3 km from landfill | No |
| Meeting Type | Meeting Date | Subject Matter | Reason for Conflict | Disqualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Meeting Type | Meeting Date | Subject Matter | Reason for Conflict | Disqualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Works Committee | January 16, 2023 | Removal of Berms at Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre and Bernie Custis Secondary School, 1089 King Street East, Hamilton (Ward 3) | I have no pecuniary interest however, I am declaring a non-disqualifying interest in order to prevent the preception of a conflict as my wife Dawn Danko is currently chair of the HWDSB. | No |
| Public Works Committee | May 1, 2023 | Opportunities to partner with Educational Institutions to Plant Trees (City Wide) and Free Tree Giveaway Inclusion of Educational Institutions (City Wide) | My wife is Chair of the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board | No |
| General Issues Committee | August 14, 2023 | HWDSB Liason Committee Report 23-001 | My wife Dawn Danko is currently HWDSB Chair. | No |
| General Issues Committee | February 21, 2024 | Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Hub Alternatives for Consideration | my wife Dawn Danko is currently a sitting HWDSB Trustee, representing Ward 7. | No |
| Council | March 27, 2024 | Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap | my spouse Dawn Danko is the current Ward 7 HWDSB Trustee, however I do not have a disqualifying in this item. | No |
| Council | June 12, 2024 | Integrity Commissioners report Re: private compliant re: Cllr Danko Tweet | I am the subject matter of the report | Yes |
| Board of Health Standing Committee | September 30, 2024 | Analysis of Hamilton Schools with Adequate HVAC Systems | I hav no pecuniary interest, however my wife is currently the HWDSB Trustee for Ward 7 | No |
| General Issues Committee | October 2, 2024 | Confidential Corressspondence from HWDSB | I hav no pecuniary interest, however my wife is currently the HWDSB Trustee for Ward 7 | No |
| Meeting Type | Meeting Date | Subject Matter | Reason for Conflict | Disqualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Issues Committee | February 26, 2025 | Explore Area Rating or Tax Relief for Residents Within 3km of the GFL Landfill | The motion calls for Tax Relief for Residents within 3km of the GFL Landfill. As I live within the 3km radius. I must declare this non-disqualifying interest as recommened by the integrity commissioner, I am equally impacted by this odour the same as everyone else in this radius | No |
| Council | March 5, 2025 | GIC 25-003 (9.2) | Lives within a 3km radius of the site | No |
| Council | August 6, 2025 | Mitigation of Financial Burden for residents in a 3km radius of the stoneycreek GFL Facility | Lives within 3km of the facility | No |
| General Issues Committee | November 12, 2025 | Request for the closure of the GFL Stoney Creek Regional Facility, 65 Green Mountain Rd W Stoney Creek | I live within proximity of the stench, and will therefore declare a conflict out of abundance of caution | No |
| General Issues Committee | November 12, 2025 | GFL Stoney Creek Regional Facility and Section 447.1 of the Muiicipal Act 2001 | I live within proximity to the stench and declare out of abundance of caution | No |
| Council | November 19, 2025 | Request of closure of the GFL Stoney Creek Regional Facility 65 Green Mountain rd W Stoney Creek and GFL Stoney Creek Regional Facility and Section 447.1 of the Municipal Act 2001 | I live within proximity to the odours (in Ward 5) and declare a non-disqualifying interest out of abundance of caution | No |
| Meeting Type | Meeting Date | Subject Matter | Reason for Conflict | Disqualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Issues Committee | November 30 2022 | Downtown Hamilton Business Improvement Area (BIA) Revised Board of Management (PED22203) (Ward 2) | My business partner Ryan Moran, is one of the new Downtown BIA board members of which he'll be on the Board as a volunteer board member and will not be receiving any money for this role. | No |
| Genereal Issues Committee | June 14, 2023 | Downtown Hamilton Office Report (PED23081) (Ward 2) | I own a small buisness in the Downtown BIA called CoMotion on King and would like to declare a non-disqualifying interest in this item | No |
| Planning Committee | July 11, 2023 | Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment 211 York Road, Dund | One of the principals/owners of 211 York Road is a business partner in my small business. | |
| Planning Committee | July 11, 2023 | Sign Variance Appeal for 360-410 Lewis Road | Forge and Foster's one of the principals/owners is a business partner in my small business. | |
| Council | July 14, 2023 | Item 9 - Application for zoning by law amendment for 211 York Road, and Item 19 - Sign Variance Appeal for 360-410 Lewis Road | I have a pecuniary business interest with one of the owners of these properties. | Yes |
| General Issues Committee | November 15, 2023 | Memorandum of Understanding with City and Aeon Studio Group on Barton-Tiffany Land (PED19063(e)) (Ward 2) | My business partner is a principal owner for Forge and Foster, they have a financial relationship with AEON Studio Group. | |
| Council | November 22, 2023 | General Issue Committee Report 23-031 | Mu Business partner is one of the prinicipal owners of Forge and Foster | Yes |
| General Issues Committee | September 18, 2024 | Service Manager Consent for Victoria Park Community Homes | I am currently a tenant of VPCH | |
| General Issues Committee | September 18, 2024 | Memorandum of Understanding with the City and Aeon Studio Group on Barton-Tiffany Land PED19063(f) | My business partner may still have a business realationship with Aeon Group | Yes |
| General Issues Committee | October 2, 2024 | Memorandum of Understanding with the City and Aeon Studio Group on Barton-Tiffany Land PED19063(f) | My business partner is part of the AEON Team | |
| Council | October 9, 2024 | Memorandum of Understanding with the City and Aeon Studio Group on Barton-Tiffany Land PED19063(f) | My business partner may still have a business realationship with Aeon Studio Group | |
| Public Works Committee | July 7, 2025 | Recycling Service for Non-Eligible Properties beginning Jan 1, 2025 | My small business is within a BIA that may impacted by Committee's direction for this item | |
| Planning Committee | July 8, 2025 | PED23164 - Application for Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 64 Hatt Street | The original public hearing report listed Forge and Foster as the owner and as one of principals in the business is a current business partner in my own small business, but ownership has changed as of todays report. I am declaring a non-disqualifying intrest and sharing for the public | No |
| Council | July 16, 2025 | PLC25-010 item 8.2 Application for ZBA at 64 Hatt Street Dundas | My business partner was the former owner of this property when the public hearing opened in 2023, but they are no longer the owner of this property | |
| Council | July 16, 2025 | PWC25-008 item 9.4 - Recycling Service for non-eligible properties | My small business is located in the downtown BIA and will benefit financially from this decision | |
| General Issues Committee | January 14, 2026 | General Litigation Update | A business associate is named in one of the private and confidential documents | |
| Council | January 21, 2026 | GIC 26-001-11.4 LS23027(e), General Litigation Update | One of the companies listed in the General Litigation Update is owned by an inidividual who is also a partner in my small business | No |
| General Issues Committee | July 8, 2026 | LS23027 - General Litigation Update | A person associated with my business is cited in the documentation | Yes |
| Meeting Type | Meeting Date | Subject Matter | Reason for Conflict | Disqualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Meeting Type | Meeting Date | Subject Matter | Reason for Conflict | Disqualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Issues Committee | February 1, 2023 | Encampment Litigation Update - LS20023( e) | Due to personal and professional relationships with Ashley Wilson and Wade Poziomka, who represent the applicants in the encampment litigation as legal counsel. | No |
| General Issues Committee | March 22, 2023 | Privileged Solicitor-Client Encampment Litigation - LS20023(f) | My views on this matter were well known before this litigation commenced and my relationships to these lawyers would in no way, prejudice or nfluence my decision making or participation in discussion on this matter | No |
| General Issues Committee | March 22, 2023 | Privileged Solicitor-Client Encampment Litigation - LS20023(f) | Due to personal and professional relationships with Ashley Wilson and Wade Poziomka, who represent the applicants in the encampment litigation as legal counsel. | No |
| Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees | June 5, 2023 | Deliberation of Applications to the City of Hamilton's Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees | as they were volunteers with him | No |
| Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees | June 5, 2023 | Deliberation of Applications to the City of Hamilton's Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees | as he has a socially significant relationship with the applicant and vacated the meeting room during the discussion | Yes |
| Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees | October 23, 2023 | Interviews for various Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees | as he has a socially significant relationship with the applicant and vacated the meeting room during the interviews | Yes |
| Selection Committee for Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees | October 24, 2023 | Interviews for various Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees | as he has a socially significant relationship with the applicant and vacated the meeting room during the interviews | Yes |
| Council | October 25, 2023 | Ward 2 Community Grants - Q4 2023 | I am a social member of this Organization only. | No |
| Council | May 22, 2024 | Encampment Litigation Update-LS20023(i) | My views on this matter were well known before this litigation commenced and my relationships to these lawyers would, in no way, predjudice or influence my decision making or participation in discussions on this matter | No |
| AF&AC | September 19, 2024 | Ward 2 Community Grants- Q3 2024 - 2 | I am a social member of this Organization only. | No |
| General Issues Committee - Budget | February 7, 2025 | Re-Alignment of Taxpayer Funding to Good Faith Encampment Support Organizations | my personal and professional relationships to Ashley Wilson who works at the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic under the Tenant Support Program | Yes |
| General Issues Committee | February 7, 2025 | Taxpayer Funding Exclusion for Organizations Involved in Litigation Against the City of Hamilton | my personal and professional relationships to Ashley Wilson who works at the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic under the Tenant Support Program | Yes |
| Council | March 5, 2025 | Re-allocation 2025 Housing Services Division Tax Operating Budget Funding for the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic to an Alternative Service Provider - Revised | my personal and professional relationship to Ashley Wilson who works at the Hamilton Community Legal Clicnic under the Tenant Support Program | Yes |
| Council | March 5, 2025 | Taxpayer Funding to Support Homeless Individuals and Prioritize the Removal of Encampments | my personal and professional relationship to Ashley Wilson who works at the Hamilton Community Legal Clicnic under the Tenant Support Program | Yes |
| General Issues Committee | April 30, 2025 | LS20023(i) Encampment Litigation Update (City Wide) | My Views on this matter were well known before this litigation commenced and my realtionship to this lawyer, would in no way, prejudice or influence my decision in making or participation in discussions in this matter | No |
| AF&AC | June 12, 2025 | Ward 2 Community Grants Q2 2025 | While I am a member of the organization I have no pecuniary intrest do not attend its meetings, and do not exercise any decisions making authority. I am a social member of this organization only | No |
| AF&AC | June 12, 2025 | Ward 2 Community Grants Q2 2025 | I play in a sodtball league, I have no pecuniary interest and do not attend meetingsand do not exercise any decisxions making authority. I am a social member of this organization only | No |
| Planing Committee | January 13, 2026 | LS22020(a) | Before I was elected, I supported a position that these lands not be developed as part of a public campaign to save the the garner Marsh | No |
| Meeting Type | Meeting Date | Subject Matter | Reason for Conflict | Disqualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Meeting Type | Meeting Date | Subject Matter | Reason for Conflict | Disqualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | September 13, 2023 | 7.3 Ward 2 Community Grants (f) | My daugter-in-law is a Hamilton Paramedic | Yes |
| Council | October 25, 2023 | Correspondence from Kristen Stevenson Administrative Director Hamilton Police Services Board respecting the Hamilton Police Services projected Capital Expenditures 2024-2033 | My son John Pauls, is an Inspector employeed by the City of Hamilton Police Services | Yes |
| Council | March 27, 2024 | Reconsideration of the decision that was approved at the March 29, 2023 Council meeting respecting Item 6.11 (b) | The notice of motion pertains to a report in which I am the subject matter | Yes |
| Council | December 10, 2025 | Commemorative Designation of Upper James St | Joe Macinelli is a constituent of Councillor Pauls in Ward 7 and he supported Councillor Paul's last campaign with donation | No |
| Meeting Type | Meeting Date | Subject Matter | Reason for Conflict | Disqualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection Committee | October 12, 2023 | Applicant Interviews for the City of Hamilton's Agencies, Boards and Sub-Committees | Due to a declared non-disqualifying conflicts, I recused myself during Alice Plug-Buist’s interview to CityHousing Hamilton Board of Directors (declarations is noted in the public minutes) | No |
| E&CS | October 23, 2025 | Wentworth Lodge Heritage Trust Fund Minutes 25-001, October 17, 2025 | Out of an abundance of caution , I am declaring this interest and abstaining to vote electronically | Yes |
| Council | October 29, 2025 | Minutes of the Emergency and Community services Committee meeting held on Thursday October 23, 2025 | I have a family member who is a resident at the Wentworth Lodge | Yes |
| E&CSC | December 4, 2025 | HSC 210005(a) Standardization of Adult Incontinent Products Update Review | Out of an abundance of caution as a family member is a resident at Wentworth Lodge and this report deals with procurement of products that my family member would have access to and would require use of on a daily basis. | Yes |
| Council | December 10, 2025 | Standardization of Adult Incontinent Products Update Review | I have a family member who is a resident of one of the Municipally operated long term care facilities who would rely on the products. | Yes |
| Meeting Type | Meeting Date | Subject Matter | Reason for Conflict | Disqualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Issues Committee - Budget | January 26, 2023 | Healthy and Safe Communities Dept - 2023 Tax Supported Operating Budget | I sit on multiple minor hockey boards within the COH. | No |
| General issues Committee | January 17, 2024 | Addressing Renovictions, Tenant Displacements and Property Standards in Apartment Buildings in the City of Hamilton | Status as a landlord | Yes |
| General issues Committee | January 17, 2024 | 2024 Tax Supported User Fees | involved with multiple hockey organizations | Yes |
| Council | January 24, 2024 | 2024 Tax Supported User Fees - User Group Ice Rates (Hourly) | I am a board member of multiple hockey organziations in the city of hamilton. | Yes |
| Council | January 24, 2024 | Addressing Renovictions, Tenant Displacement and Property Standards in Apartment Buildings in the City of Hamilton/Legal Advice Regarding Renoviction By-Laws | I am a landlord | Yes |
| General Issues Committee - Budget | January 30, 2024 | Hamilton Apartment Rental Program | I am a landlord | Yes |
| General Issues Committee - Budget | February 15, 2024 | Hamilton Apartment Rental Program | I am a loandlord | Yes |
| General issues Committee | March 27, 2024 | Mohawk 4 Ice centre Agreement | I am involved in organizations who rent ice at this arena | No |
| Council | January 22, 2025 | 2025 Tax Supported User Fees - City Wide | An Interest in a hockey organization and renting facility ice time | Yes |
| General issues Committee | January 15, 2025 | 2025 Tax Supported User Fees - City Wide | has an interest in hockey organization - renting facility ice time | No |
| General issues Committee | December 3, 2025 | Appendix A to report FCS25053, User Group Ice Rates (Hourly) on Page 51 of 93 | since I am involved with hockey organiztions that are subject to user group ice rates | Yes |
| Council | December 10, 2025 | PLC-25-016 | as I am a landlord | Yes |
| Council | July 15, 2026 | AFA 26-009 Item 7.4 (8.4(d)) | based on my position on the Board of Directors for a hockey Organization | Yes |
| Meeting Type | Meeting Date | Subject Matter | Reason for Conflict | Disqualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF&A | December 4, 2025 | Notices of Motion 10.1 Funding Support for ice Scraper Replacement Glandford Curling Club - Revised | Iam a member of the Gladnford Curling Club, I curl there a few times a month | Yes |
| Council | December 10, 2025 | 7.9 AFFA minutes, item 10.1 | I am a recreational member of the club | Yes |
| Meeting Type | Meeting Date | Subject Matter | Reason for Conflict | Disqualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planning Committee | January 13, 2025 | LS22020(a) Appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal for lands located at 140 Garner Road East, Ancaster for lack of decision on Draft Plan of Subdivision (25T-201806) Application (Ward 12) | This planning application like any was required to be assessed under appropriate planning legislation and any decision is required to be justified from/by that legislation and my previous public positions as a citizen before election do ot interfere with my ability and responsibility to adjudicate this file in a fair - transparent and publicly set out planning process, as I did. | No |
| Council | January 21, 2025 | LS22020(a) Appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal for lands located at 140 Garner Road East, Ancaster for lack of decision on Draft Plan of Subdivision (25T-201806) Application (Ward 12) | This planning application like any was required to be assessed under appropriate planning legislation and any decision is required to be justified from/by that legislation and my previous public positions as a citizen before election do ot interfere with my ability and responsibility to adjudicate this file in a fair - transparent and publicly set out planning process, as I did. | No |
| Meeting | Date | Subject Matter | Reason for Conflict | Disqualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | February 8, 2023 | 310 Frances Ave & OLT-22-001995 | My husband is a director and shareholder of the company involved in the land use development at 310 Frances Ave. | Yes |
| Council | March 29, 2023 | Living Wage HUR20003(b)/FCS200013(b) | Living wage report in relation to unionized and non union summer student classifications as I believe my children have or will be applying for summer employment with the city of Hamilton | Yes |
| General Issues Committee | April 26, 2023 | Report 23-013 Respecting Housing Sustainability and Investment Roadmap | My husband is the President and CEO of the Hamilton Community Foundation. | No |
| Light Rail transit Sub-Committee | June 2, 2023 | 8.2 - Mohammed Alshalalfeh and Karl Andrus, Hamilton Community Benefits Network, respecting HCBN's Community Engagement Findings on Resident Aspirations and Wants for Community Benefits Related to the Project, 8.3 - Sam Nabi, Hamilton Community Benefits Network respecting Recommendations for the Preservation and Creation of Affordable Housing in Hamilton's B-Line LRT Corridor | My husband is the President and CEO of the Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF). HCF is a contributing funder to the charity which is the Hamilton Community Benefits Network. There is no pecuniary interest. Only non-disqualifying | No |
| Council | June 21, 2023 | Affordable Housing at 272 Caroline St S. #23-008 | My husband is the President and CEO of the Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) HCF is a participant in the efffort to secure a non-market solution to the future ownership status of the housing/building | |
| General Issues Committee | July 10, 2023 | Karl Andrus, Hamilton Community Benefits Network, arl Andrus, Hamilton Community Benefits Network, respecting Item 10.6 - Update on Strategic Land Acquisition Plan Along the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) Corridor (PED23142) (Wards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) (In-Person) (For today's meeting) | My husband is the President and CEO of the Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF). The HCF is one of the funding partners of the HCF, which is a charitable organization so there is no pecuniary interest. | No |
| Selection Committee | September 15, 2023 | Applicant Interviews | Applicant worked as a Volunteer on my campaign | No |
| Council | September 27, 2023 | Emergency and Community Services Committee Report 23-012 | My husband is the CEO & President of the Hamilton Community Foundation | Yes |
| Council | September 27, 2023 | Planning Committee Report 23-013 OLT Appeal for Lands at 186 Hunter St. E | My husband has a business relationship with the applicant | Yes |
| Council | October 25, 2023 | Report 23-013 respecting Report HSC23057(a) | my husband is the President and CEO of Hamilton Community Foundation which provides financial support for the properties listed | No |
| Committee-ECS 23-013 | October 19, 2023 | 2023 Ministry of Long-Term Care Funding Enhancement (HSC23057(a)) (Wards 7 and 13) | My husband is the President & CEO of the Hamilton Community Foundation which provides financial support for the properties listed | No |
| Council | December 13, 2023 | Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative and Poverty Reduction Funding for 1540 Upper Wentworth St. (HSC22038(a)) | My husband is the President and CEO of the Hamilton Community Foundation, which is referenced in the discussion of the report. | No |
| Council | April 24, 2024 | GIC Report 24-007 | my husband has a business relationship with Fengate Hamilton Lands GP Inc. | Yes |
| General Issues Committee | June 5, 2024 | Affordable Housing Development Project Stream Evaluation Process | My husband is the President and CEO of the Hamilton Community Fouundation, whoch is mentioned in the report | No |
| General Issues Committee | June 5, 2024 | Affordable Housing Development Project Stream Evaluation Process | My husband is the President and CRO of the Hamilton Community Foundation, which is mentioned in the report. | No |
| Planning Committee | August 13, 2024 | Appeal by Aird & Berlis LLP on behalf of Fengate Homestead Holdings Inc LP of Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendement Application UHOPA-22-008, Zoning By-law Amendment Application | My husband sits on the Board of Directors of Fengate. Iam unsure of the relationship with Fengate Homestead so out of an abundance of caution I declared an interest | Yes |
| Planning Committee | August 13, 2024 | Appeal to the Ontario Land Trubunal for the lands located at 3054 Homestead Drive and 9174 Airport Rd Glanbrook, respecting applications for an official Plan Amendment UHOPA-22-008 | My husband sits on the Board of Directors of Fengate. Iam unsure of the relationship with Fengate Homestead so out of an abundance of caution I declared an interest | Yes |
| Planning Committee | April 8, 2025 | Update on Various Appeals for Non-Decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal within the Airport Employment Growth District (Wards 11 and 12) | Yes | |
| Council | April 16, 2025 | Planning Committee minutes of April 8, 2025 respecting Report LS25008 | My husband sits on the board of Fengate Homestead Holdings Inc. PLC | Yes |
| Council | May 13, 2026 | Motion to Reconsider the Staff Direction respecting Confidential Report LS24020(a) | Because of a potential disqualifying interest as it may be that a company my husband has a pecuniary interest in could be impacted by the motion | Yes |
| Name | Meeting | Date | Subject Matter | Reason for Conflict | Disqualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janneje Ribau | Minor Variance Hearing | June 4, 2026 | 330 Main St. N. Flamborough | Indirect Pecuniary Interest | Yes |
| Graham Carroll | Hamilton Municiapl Heritage Committee | May 15, 2026 | PED26092 | Iam a Director and Treasurer for the friends of Auchmar, which has advocating for designating this property for many years. As a tresurer, I am also responsible for fund raising for this organization | Yes |
| James Kemp | Accessibility Vcommitteee for Persons with Disabilities | March 10, 2026 | Honorarium for James Kemp, Junior Regarding Work for the “Ability First” Annual Accessibility Fair, September 4, 2026 | This matter involves a fiduciary benefit to a member of my household. | Yes |
| Donna May Lord | Committee of Adjustment | June 19, 2025 | 50 East Street North B:24-13 | My sisters property backs on to this property | Yes |
| Alissa Denham-Robinson | Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee | April 25, 2025 | HMHC Heritage Recognition Awards Noimnees | family member workd for Arcitiect for Record for multiple properites listed as noinations under the heritage landscape, streetscape revitilization category | Yes |
| Chelsea Kirkby | Public Health Sub-Committee | February 24, 2025 | Overview of Mental Health Institutions, Policy and Implications for Hamilton's Homelessness, Mental Health and Substance Use Crises | I was consulted through my role at YWCA Hamilton to provide input to the report. I did not have a role in deciding what information was included in the report or in the development of recommendations | No |
| Robert Reid | Committee of Adjustment | December 17, 2024 | 164 & 176 Locke Street S | Previous work experiene with the Agent | Yes |
| Karll Andrus | Community Benefits Committee | December 13, 2024 | Municipal Social Procurement Policies – Analysis of Recommendations from Research Shop, McMaster University (HSC24053/FCS24031) | We worked to support the work the project and the requested it be undertaken. We benefited in no way from the outcomes or shaped the results | No |
| James Kemp | Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities | December 10, 2024 | Honorarium for James Kemp Junior | The subject of the motion is a member of my household and it would be inappropriate for me to participate | Yes |
| Robert Reid | Committee of Adjustment | October 22, 2024 | 953 Concession 5 West, Flamborough | Previous work experiene with the Agent | Yes |
| Bob Reid | Committee of Adjustment | September 10, 2024 | A 24:122 17 Percy Court | Previous Business Relationship | Yes |
| Robert Reid | Committee of Adjustment | August 20, 2024 | 1110 Aeropark Blvd, Glanbrook | Previous business with the Agent | Yes |
| Mark John Stewart | Mayors Task Force on Transparency Access and Accountability | July 16, 2024 | Mayor's Task Force on Transparency, Access and Accountability Scope of Work Documentation | SPRC Hamilton is a client of one of my companies | Yes |
| Robert Reid | Committee of Adjustment | July 2, 2024 | Minor Variance | Previous contact with Agent | Yes |
| Andy MacLaren | Heritage Permit Review Sub Committee | June 18, 2024 | 43 Mill St N Flamborough | This Heritage Permit is to replace existing door and transon at the front of my house | Yes |
| Karl Andrus | Community Benefits Protocol Sub Committee | May 28, 2024 | Correspondence from Hamilton Community Benefits Network respecting The Successes of Community Benefits Agreements; | I worked closely with the McMaster Research Shop group on the construction of the report as well as, my organization HCBN partnering with the students | No |
| Karl Andrus | Community Benefits Protocol Sub Committee | May 28, 2024 | Correspondence from Hamilton Community Benefits Network respecting Municipal Social Procurement Policies in Canada: An Environmental Scan and Recommendations for Hamilton; | I worked closely with the McMaster Research Shop group on the construction of the report as well as, my organization HCBN partnering with the students | No |
| Karl Andrus | Community Benefits Protocol Sub Committee | May 28, 2024 | Amandeep Saini, Research Shop, McMaster University, respecting Item 5.2, | I worked closely with the McMaster Research Shop group on the construction of the report as well as, my organization HCBN partnering with the students | No |
| Robert Reid | Committee of Adjustment | April 9, 2024 | 26 Tally Ho Drive | Agent representing the applicant | Yes |
| Robert Reid | Committee of Adjustment | April 9, 2024 | 135 Flatt Ave | Agent representing the applicant | Yes |
| Paula Kilburn | Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities | June 13, 2023 | Recommendations to deliver more efficient paratransit services | Iam the chair of the DARTS Board | Yes |
| Cora Muis | Cycle Advisory Committee | December 7, 2022 | Cycling Without Ages - Funding Request | My company is the supplier of these goods. | Yes |
| Christopher Ritsma | Cycle Advisory Committee | December 7, 2022 | Cycling Without Ages - Funding Request | C. Ritsma is on the board of directors for Hamilton Bikeshare and will not vote on any motion related to funding of Hamilton Bikeshare. | Yes |
Conflict of Interest Registry
Frequently Asked Questions
A pecuniary interest can be direct, indirect, or deemed.
A “pecuniary interest” is not defined in the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act but is generally considered a personal financial/monetary interest (whether positive or negative) in a matter that is subject of consideration at a meeting.
A “meeting” includes any regular, special, committee or other meeting (including General Issues Committee).
The MCIA identifies a person with an “indirect pecuniary interest” if the member:
- is a shareholder in, or a director or senior officer of, a corporation [1], has a controlling interest in or is a director or senior officer of, a corporation [2], and is a member of a body, that has a pecuniary interest in the matter; or
- is a partner of a person or is in the employment of a person or body that has a pecuniary interest in the matter.
In addition, a Member may be “deemed” to have a pecuniary interest if the parent, spouse, or child of the Member, if known to the Member, has a pecuniary interest.
A member who has a personal pecuniary interest may be exempt from the requirement to declare such interest if the member, for example:
- is eligible for election or appointment to fill a vacancy, office or position on a committee or local board of the City of Hamilton;
- is a director or senior officer of a corporation incorporated for the purpose of carrying on business for the City of Hamilton;
- may be entitled to an allowance for attendance at meetings, or any other allowance, honorarium, remuneration, salary or benefit;
- has a pecuniary interest which is an interest in common with electors generally; or
- has an interest which is so remote or insignificant in its nature that it cannot reasonably be regarded as likely to influence the Member.
Section 4 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act has a full list of exceptions.
Where a member has identified a direct, indirect or deemed personal pecuniary interest that comes before a meeting of Council or Local Board, the member who is present at the meeting is required to:
- Verbally disclose the pecuniary interest prior to the matter being considered at the meeting;
- Not take part in the discussion of, or vote on any question in respect of the matter; and
- Not in any way attempt before, during or after the meeting to influence the voting on any question;
- If the meeting is closed under section 239 of the Municipal Act, leave the meeting.
If the member is absent from the meeting, the member must take the above steps 1 to 3 at the first meeting attended by the member after the meeting referred to above.