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2006 Hamilton municipal election
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  File:Larry DiIanni.jpg
Candidate Fred Eisenberger Larry Di Ianni (Incumbent) Dianne Elms
Popular vote 54,110 53,658 9,459
Percentage 43.21% 42.84% 7.55%
  File:Brother Michael Baldasaro Mayoral.jpg
Candidate Michael Baldassaro
Popular vote 4,520
Percentage 3.61%
The ward boundaries used for the 2006 Municipal Election.
Mayor before election

Larry Di Ianni

 Elected mayor

Fred Eisenberger

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

Mayoral Election

Candidates

  • Iridology partitioner Diane Elms
  • Fringe candidate Steve Leach
  • Joke candidate Martin Zuliniak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Results

The Ward-By-Ward percentages for the top three candidates: Eisenberger, DiIanni and Elms.
Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Mayoral Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Fred Eisenberger 54,110 43.21% n/a
Larry Di Ianni (Incumbent) 53,658 42.84% −8.08%
Diane Elms 9,459 7.55% n/a
Michael Baldasaro 4,520 3.61% +1.76%
Gino Speziale 1,274 1.02 n/a
Steve Leach 1,250 1.00 n/a
Martin S. Zuliniak 968 0.77 n/a
Total votes 126,986 100%
Registered voters 340,941 37.25% −0.72%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office Archived 2010-08-20 at the Wayback Machine

City Council Elections

Ward One (Chedoke-Cootes)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward One Councillor Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Brian McHattie (incumbent) 5,068 62.88% +4.94%
Tony Greco 2,676 33.20% -
Fred Spencer 316 3.92% -
Total votes 8,060 100%
Registered voters 21,215 37.99%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
  • Brian McHattie, incumbent councillor, focused on his environmental activism and dedication to expanding student housing through Ward One, which includes McMaster University.[5]
  • Barber Tony Greco presented himself as the establishment to McHattie, and picked up support from political fixtures such as former Hamilton regional chairman Terry Cooke.[6]
  • Developer Fred Spencer, called the race an "eye-opener" and lamented the lack of student involvement.[6]

Ward Two (Downtown)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Two Councillor Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Bob Bratina (incumbent) 4,001 66.78% +30.04% Note 1
Judy MacDonald-Musitano 1,424 23.77% +17.75% Note 1
Dawn Lescaudron 319 5.32% -
Haider Shaikh 247 4.12% -
Total votes 5,991 100%
Registered voters 19,782 31.25%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Note 1: Results compared to 2004 By-Election
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
  • Bob Bratina, the incumbent councillor with only two years on council after winning a 2004 by-election, focused this campaign on transparency, increased policing and improved Via Rail service in the city.[7]
  • Judy MacDonald-Musitano, who also ran in the 2004 by-election, held as her campaign principles the enforcement of a mandatory balanced budget, improved affordable transit and removal of parking meters in the downtown core.[8]
  • Dawn Lescaudron was a first-time candidate, and did not interact with local media for the duration of the campaign.[9]
  • Haider Shaikh promoted lower taxes, increased infrastructure spending and attracting new investment.[8]

Ward Three (Hamilton Centre)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Three Councillor Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Bernie Morelli (incumbent) 4,460 72.65% +5.17%
Sean Gibson 1,679 27.35% -
Total votes 6,139 100%
Registered voters 23,913 26.63%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
  • Bernie Morelli, a 16-year veteran of Hamilton, Ontario City Council, made public safety, new parks and reduced transit fees for seniors his campaign priorities.[10]
  • Sean Gibson, the owner of The Barber Center, a school of hairdressing, organized youth and minorities to give them greater representation on council.[11]

Ward Four (East Hamilton)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Four Councillor Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Sam Merulla (incumbent) 5,005 63.04% +8.82
Dave Wilson 2,396 30.18% -
Norm Bulbrook 368 4.63% -
Dave Banko 171 2.15% -
Total votes 8,042 100%
Registered voters 23,322 34.48%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Five (Red Hill)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Five Councillor Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Chad Collins (incumbent) 8,245 90.26% +15.06%
George Gamble 890 9.74% -
Total votes 9,444 100%
Registered voters 24,937 37.87%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Six (East Mountain)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Six Councillor Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Tom Jackson (incumbent) 8,479 79.70% +4.87%
Nathalie Xian Yi Yan 2,160 20.30% -
Total votes 10,907 100%
Registered voters 27,699 39.38%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Seven (Central Mountain)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Seven Councillor Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Scott Duvall 4,111 29.56% -
Dennis Haining 2,554 18.36% -
Dave Shuttleworth 2,509 18.04% -
John Gallagher 1,281 9.21% +1.11%
Mark DiMillo 1,179 8.48% -
Mark Harrington 1,031 7.41% -
Tim Nolan 994 7.15% -
Mark-Alan Whittle 249 1.79% -
Total votes 14,209 100%
Registered voters 38,478 36.93%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Eight (West Mountain)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Eight Councillor Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Terry Whitehead (Incumbent) 7,829 55.72 +28.59%
Frank D'Amico 3,614 25.72 -
Peter Martin 2,387 16.99 +2.03%
Wayne Boychuk 221 1.57 +0.52%
Total votes 14,190 100%
Registered voters 32,996 43.01%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Nine (Upper Stoney Creek)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Nine Councillor Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Brad Clark 3,394 50.92% -
Phil Bruckler (Incumbent) 3,271 49.08% -4.72%
Total votes 6,760 100%
Registered voters 18,202 37.14%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Ten (Lower Stoney Creek)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Ten Councillor Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Maria Pearson (Incumbent) 5,784 75.07% +38.1%
Mary Ray 1,414 18.35% -
Keith Beck 507 6.58% -
Total votes 7,898 100%
Registered voters 19,112 41.32%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Eleven (Glanbrook-Winona)

Summary of the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Eleven Councillor Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
David Mitchell (Incumbent) 4,646 60.04% n/a Note 1
Joseph Baiardo 1,949 25.19% -
Sergio Della Fortuna 1,143 14.77% -
Total votes 7,845 100%
Registered voters 19,488 40.26%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Note 1: Mitchell was acclaimed in 2003.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Twelve (Ancaster)

Candidates for the November 13, 2006, Hamilton, Ontario Ward 12 Councillor Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Lloyd Ferguson 3,549 37.07% -
Aznive Mallett 2,629 27.46% -
Ryan Hale 2,625 27.42% -
John Rocchi 690 7.21% -
David Hodds 82 0.86% -
Total votes 8,658
Registered voters 17,994 43.44%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Thirteen (Dundas)

Candidates for the November 13, 2006, Hamilton, Ontario Ward 13 Councillor Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Russ Powers 2,667 34.33% -
Julia Kollek 2,404 30.95% -
Keith Sharp 1,855 23.88% -
Peggy Chapman 842 10.84% -
Total votes 7,817
Registered voters 17,994 43.44%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Fourteen (Wentworth)

Candidates for the November 13, 2006, Hamilton, Ontario Ward 14 Councillor Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Robert Pasuta 2,519 59.78% -
Grant Maloney 1,695 40.22% -
Total votes 4,274
Registered voters 11,682 36.59%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Ward Fifteen (Flamborough)

Candidates for the November 13, 2006, Hamilton, Ontario Ward 15 Councillor Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Margaret McCarthy (Incumbent) 3,657 58.83% +8.4%
Judi Partridge 2,559 41.17% -
Total votes 6,243
Registered voters 17,445 35.79%
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Public School Board Election

Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward One and Two Public School Board Trustee Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Judith Bishop (incumbent) Acclaimed
Total votes
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Three Public School Board Trustee Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Tim Simmons 1,492 39.79% -
Michael Adkins 811 21.63% -
Alex Moroz 808 21.55% -
Ryan Sparrow 639 17.04% -
Total votes 3,750
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Four Public School Board Trustee Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Ray Mulholland (incumbent) 3,196 58.78% -
Christy Cowan 2,241 41.22% -
Total votes 5,437
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Five Public School Board Trustee Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Ron English 2,639 53.75% -
Judy Kloosterman 2,271 46.25% -
Total votes 4,910
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Six Public School Board Trustee Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Laura Peddle 2,499 37.55% -
Kathy Archer (incumbent) 2,408 36.18% -
Lorrie McKibbon 1,084 16.29% -
Matt Terry 664 9.98% -
Total votes 6,655
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Seven Public School Board Trustee Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Lillian Orban (incumbent) 4,778 57.27% -
Judy Colantino 3,565 42.73% -
Total votes 8,343
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Eight Public School Board Trustee Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Wes Hicks 4,410 53.13% -
Al Pierce (incumbent) 2,556 42.73% -
Sylvia Thomas 1,334 16.07% -
Total votes 8,300
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Nine and Ten Public School Board Trustee Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Robert Barlow 3,495 47.54% -
John Davidson (incumbent) 2,587 35.19% -
Michael Gemmel 1,270 17.27% -
Total votes 7,352
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Eleven and Twelve Public School Board Trustee Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Shirley Glauser 6,031 62.86% -
Bob Maton 1,921 20.02% -
Peter Accadia 1,642 17.11% -
Total votes 9,594
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Ward Thirteen Public School Board Trustee Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Jessica Brennan (incumbent) 4,548 78.81% -
Tyler Rockliffe 1,223 20.02% -
Total votes 5,771
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office
Candidates for the November 13, 2006 Hamilton, Ontario Wards Fourteen and Fifteen Public School Board Trustee Election
Candidate Popular vote
Votes % ±%
Karen Turkstra 4,180 50.84% -
Reg Woodworth (incumbent) 4,042 49.16% -
Total votes 8,222
Registered voters
Note: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan.
Note: Candidate campaign colours are based on the prominent colour used in campaign items (signs, literature, etc.)
and are used as a visual differentiation between candidates.
Sources: Hamilton, Ontario, City Clerk's Office

Catholic School Board Election

Candidate Votes %
Wards 1 and 2
Louis Agro 1,381 60.38
M. Scullion-Mindorff 906 39.62
Total valid votes 2,287 100.00
Wards 3 and 4
Ralph Agostino 2,158 55.36
David Martin 1,358 34.84
Brian Nestor 382 9.80
Total valid votes 3,898 100.00
Ward 5
Linda DiBartolomeo 1,623 44.80
Salvatore Agostino 1,462 40.35
Enzo Galano 538 14.85
Total valid votes 3,623 100.00
Ward 6
Kyran Kennedy acclaimed
Ward 7
Patrick Daly acclaimed
Ward 8
Sergio Manchia acclaimed
Wards 9 - 11
Mary Nardini 5,309 36.85
Ray Bartolotti 3,838 26.64
Frank Lasowski 2,213 15.36
Rino Menegazzo 2,005 13.91
Steve Denault 1,044 7.25
Total valid votes 14,409 100.00
Wards 12 - 15
Carolyn Cornale 3,313 64.88
Phil Homerski 1,793 35.12
Total valid votes 5,106 100.00

French Public School Board Election

Candidate Votes %
Micheline Wylde 463 61.41
C. Sassou Messan 291 38.59
Total valid votes 754 100.00

French Catholic School Board Election

Candidate Votes %
Marcel Lévesque acclaimed

See also

Notes

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