Joey Coleman

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Hamiltonian, publisher of http://thepublicrecord.ca I cover Hamilton City Hall with reader support. www.joeycoleman.ca

Graphic from Joey Coleman (ThePublicRecord.ca) showing how Hamilton CIty Council voted on Interim Control Bylaw on Data Centres on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The motion reads: An Interim Control By-law to Control the Use of Land, Buildings or Structures for the purpose of new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centres in Industrial Zones within the City of Hamilton. Moved by Nrinder Nann. The motion was defeated 6 to 10 under a simple majority. In favour: Cameron Kroetsch (Ward 2), Nrinder Nann (Ward 3), Matt Francis (Ward 5), Tom Jackson (Ward 6), Esther Pauls (Ward 7), and Alex Wilson (Ward 13). Opposed: Mayor Andrea Horwath, Maureen Wilson (Ward 1), Tammy Hwang (Ward 4), Rob Cooper (Ward 8), Brad Clark (Ward 9), Jeff Beattie (Ward 10), Mark Tadeson (Ward 11), Craig Cassar (Ward 12), Mike Spadafora (Ward 14), and Ted McMeekin (Ward 15). Note: Note: Data Centres are only permitted on Industrial Zoned Lands. They are not permitted on Commercial or Residential lands. Hence was written ICB is for Industrial Lands..
Roll call graphic from Joey Coleman (ThePublicRecord.ca) for Hamilton City Council on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, called to order at 9:30 AM at Council Chambers, City Hall. Quorum met: 8 of 12 members in attendance (quorum is 7). Present: Maureen Wilson, Cameron Kroetsch, Rob Cooper, Jeff Beattie, Mark Tadeson, and Craig Cassar. Attending remotely: Matt Francis and Esther Pauls. Absent: Nrinder Nann, Tammy Hwang, Alex Wilson, and Ted McMeekin.