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Portrait of Tammy Hwang

Tammy Hwang

Councillor · Ward 4 · seen 2022-11-24 to 2026-07-15 · served 2022–2026

473substantive motions movedof 110 meetings the minutes record them at
100procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
593substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
9meetings recorded absentof 110 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (9)

Light Rail Transit Sub-committeeMarch 31, 2026
Airport Sub-CommitteeMarch 27, 2025
Public Health CommitteeAugust 14, 2024
General Issues CommitteeJune 19, 2024
Public Health CommitteeJune 3, 2024
Public Health CommitteeSeptember 8, 2023
Public Health CommitteeJune 12, 2023
Public Health CommitteeMay 1, 2023
Light Rail Transit Sub-committeeMarch 31, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 473)

That the agenda for the July 30, 2026, Audit, Finance and Administration Committee meeting, be approved, as amended.
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, July 30, 2026 · Carried
That the following delegations respecting Ontario Works Value for Money Audit, be received: 6.2(a) Hafeez Hussein 6.2(b) Michelle MacDonald 6.2(c) Rose Marie, Small Ownership Landlords Ontario
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, July 30, 2026 · Carried
That the following Items for Information, be received: 7.1 FCS26053 Master Trust Pension Investment Performance Report as at December 31, 2025 (City Wide) 7.2 CM26010 Barton Tiffany Temporary Shelters Audit Response Update (City Wide)
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, July 30, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, the closure of the intersection of Main Street East and Ottawa Street due to LRT enablement works has the potential to negatively impact access, visibility, customer traffic, and economic activity for businesses within the Ottawa Street Business Improvement Area (BIA); WHEREAS, the Ottawa Street BIA plays an important role in supporting local businesses and maintaining the vitality of the
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, July 30, 2026 · Carried
That the staff presentation from Mark Michniak, Senior Planner, respecting Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 360 Beach Road, Hamilton (Ward 4), be received.
Planning Committee, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation from Evan Sugden, The Biglieri Group, respecting Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 360 Beach Road, Hamilton (Ward 4) be received.
Planning Committee, July 28, 2026 · Carried
(1) That the following public submissions be received and considered by Committee: (a) Written Submissions (Item 8.1(a)): (1) Jane Garneau, Petition - Opposed (b) Additional Written Submissions (Item 8.1(b)): (1) Nadine Delsordo – Opposed to the development (2) Regina Delsordo – Opposed to the development (3) Marcus Waye – In favour of the development (4) James Thomas, A.J. Clarke & Associates Ltd
Planning Committee, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That Report PED26089(b), dated July 28, 2026, respecting The Revitalizing Hamilton’s Commercial Districts Community Improvement Please refer to the August 5, 2026 Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 28, 2026 Minutes PLC 26-010 Page 11 of 20 Plan (2026) and Associated Financial Incentive Programs (City Wide), be received, and the following recommendations b
Planning Committee, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That Report PW26033, dated July 27, 2026, respecting Strengthening Pedestrian and Roadway Safety Following Recent Fatalities (Outstanding Business List) (City Wide), be received.
Public Works Committee, July 27, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, road safety and traffic volume is and on-going concern in Ward 4, particularly as it relates to children traveling to and from school; WHEREAS, the Daily School Route aspires to see 100% of children using active transportation as part of their journey to and from school because of the numerous benefits this has for their health and well-being; WHEREAS, the Daily School Route is aligned wi
Public Works Committee, July 27, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the July 14, 2026 meeting of Special Council, be approved, as presented.
Special Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the following Presentations, be received: 4.1 Dr. Martin Karsten, University of Waterloo 4.2 Dr. Michael Schull, Chief Executive Officer, The Digital Research Alliance of Canada 4.3 McMaster University Dr. Gianni Parise, PhD, Vice-President (Research), McMaster University; and Dr. Matthew S. Miller, PhD, Executive Director, Michael G. DeGroote, Institute for Infectious Disease Research and Ne
Special Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the following correspondence respecting the AI Data Centre Training Session, be received: Special Council Minutes 26-013 July 14, 2026 Page 3 of 4 (1) Stephanie Ribson (2) Nick Tsergas, Dan Shannon, Andrea West, Logan McLean, and Erin McPhee (3) Dr. Lyndsey Beutin (4) Morgan Vrbetic (5) Olga Kirgidis (6) Joel Tanner (7) Maria Finelli (8) Tara Howe (9) Kathleen Grant (10) Andrew Grieve (11) Ke
Special Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation from Danielle Bury, Vice President of Hamilton LRT, respecting the Metrolinx Project Update, be received.
Light Rail Transit Sub-committee, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That the Delegation from Konstantyn Sheweli, respecting City of Hamilton Flag and Signature Sign Protocol (Item 8.1), be received.
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, July 9, 2026 · Carried
That PSCC 26-002, Procurement Sub-Committee Minutes, June 25, 2026, be received and the recommendations therein, be approved. Result: Motion
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, July 9, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation from Hafeez Hussain respecting Ontario Works Eligibility and Overpayment Processes (City Wide) (Item 8.1), be received.
Emergency and Community Services Committee, July 9, 2026 · Carried
That staff be provided an additional 5 minutes to complete their presentation. Result: MOTION,
Emergency and Community Services Committee, July 9, 2026 · Carried
That Report HSC26057, dated July 9, 2026, respecting Community Paramedic Permanent Funding Announcement (City Wide) (Outstanding Business List Item), be received, and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That report HSC26057 respecting the Community Paramedic Permanent Funding Announcement, be received, (b) That the Ministry of Health’s ongoing funding for the Community Paramedicine Long
Emergency and Community Services Committee, July 9, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, King’s Forest Golf Club is a vital municipal asset and a core component of the City’s Recreation Master Plan; WHEREAS, the golf season is currently underway, accommodating over 36,000 rounds of golf annually and serving multitude patrons who frequent the course for various functions; Please refer to the July 15, 2026, Council Minutes for disposition of these matters. Emergency and Communi
Emergency and Community Services Committee, July 9, 2026 · Carried
(1) That the following public submissions be received and considered by Committee: (a) Written Submissions (Item 8.1(b)): Please refer to the July 13, 2026 Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 7, 2026 Minutes PLC 26-009 Page 5 of 25 (1) Laura Harrison - Opposed (2) Carmen Orlandis and Edwin Lefrancois - Opposed (3) Jean Fair - Opposed (4) Janice Brown – Opp
Planning Committee, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow Reagan Anderson, Wayside House of Hamilton, to address the Committee as the owner of the property. Result: Motion
Planning Committee, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That Report PED26149, dated July 7, 2026, respecting Request for Class 4 Designation for Lands Located at 1362, 1368, 1370 and 1374 Barton Street East, Hamilton (Ward 4), be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: (a) That Council deem the lands located at 1362, 1368, 1370 and 1374 Barton Street East, Hamilton as a Class 4 Area pursuant to the Ministry of Environment, Conse
Planning Committee, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation from Joseph Sanseverino, Business Facilitator, addressed Committee respecting Terms of References and Guidelines for Complete Application (City Wide), be received.
Planning Committee, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That Report PED26012, dated July 7, 2026, respecting Terms of References and Guidelines for Complete Application (City Wide) be received and the alternative recommendations in the Report be approved, as follows: (a) That the Phase 1 interim terms of references and guidelines, attached as Appendices “B1” to “B46” to Report PED26012, be approved as “Final” for use as part of a complete Planning Act
Planning Committee, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That the Correspondence from Mike Collins-Williams, West End Home Builders Association, respecting Terms of References and Guidelines for Complete Application (City Wide), be received.
Planning Committee, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That Report PW26048, dated July 6, 2026, respecting Tactile Walking Surface Indicators at Curb Ramps and Depressed Sidewalks (City Wide) and the accompanying presentation, be received, and the following recommendations, be approved: (a) That staff be directed to update the Road Design Guidelines to reference the Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications and Drawings for tactile/tonal walking surf
Public Works Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That the following correspondence respecting Report PW26048, Tactile Walking Surface Indicators at Curb Ramps and Depressed Sidewalks (City Wide) (Item 9.3), be received: (a) Accessibility Committee for Persons with Disabilities (Item 9.3(a)(a))
Public Works Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the June 25, 2026, meeting of the Procurement Sub-Committee be approved, as presented.
Procurement Sub-Committee, June 25, 2026 · Carried
That Report FCS26057, dated June 25, 2026, respecting Procurement Sub-Committee Revised Terms of Reference (City Wide) (Outstanding Business List Item), be received and referred to the Mayor for consideration.
Procurement Sub-Committee, June 25, 2026 · Carried
That Report FCS26047, dated June 25, 2026, Procurement Workplan (City Wide) (Outstanding Business List Item), be received.
Procurement Sub-Committee, June 25, 2026 · Carried
That Report FCS26056, Amendment to Procurement Policy to Allow for Negotiation of Contracts in Extenuating Circumstances (City Wide), be amended as follows: Please refer to the July 9, 2026, Audit, Finance and Administration Committee minutes for the disposition of these matters. Procurement Sub-Committee June 25, 2026 Minutes PSCC 26-002 Page 3 of 4 (b) That staff be directed to report back to a
Procurement Sub-Committee, June 25, 2026 · Carried
That Report PED26076, respecting the 2025 Economic Development Action Plan Update (City Wide), and the accompanying presentation, be received.
Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the June 15, 2026, Public Works Committee meeting, be approved, as presented.
Public Works Committee, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That the following Delegations, be received: 6.1 Mary Elizabeth Lee and Sapphire Singh respecting unassumed alleys and caretaking, including ongoing issues of poison ivy 6.3 Andrea Jezovit respecting Comprehensive Review and Update of Leash Free Parks Program Policy (City Wide) (Item 10.9)
Public Works Committee, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That Report PW26051, dated June 15, 2026, respecting the Proposed Halton-Hamilton Source Protection Plan Amendments (City Wide), be received, and the following recommendation, be approved: (a) That the proposed amendments to the Halton-Hamilton Source Protection Plan under Section 34 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 be endorsed. Result: MOTION,
Public Works Committee, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the May 28, 2026, Audit, Finance and Administration Committee meeting, BE APPROVED.
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the May 7, 2026 meeting of the Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, BE ADOPTED, as presented.
Audit, Finance and Administration Committee, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That the following delegates respecting Report PED26011, Hamilton's Carbon Budget and Accounting Framework (City Wide) - REVISED (Item 8.2), BE RECEIVED: (a) Miriam Sager (In-Person) (Item 6.1(a)(a)) (b) Lucia Iannantuono (In-Person) (Item 6.1(a)(b))
General Issues Committee, May 27, 2026 · Carried
That the following correspondence respecting Report PED26011, Hamilton's Carbon Budget and Accounting Framework (City Wide) - REVISED (Item 8.2), BE RECEIVED: (a) Jan Jansen (b) Rose Jansonmhoff (c) Desislava Stefanova, Climate Action Partnership (d) Ethan Patterson (e) Gord McNulty
General Issues Committee, May 27, 2026 · Carried

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