Illegal Dumping.... Concerned Resident

This morning along with a helpful neighbour we cleaned up 6 extra large bags full of old green shingles, glass, nails and about 4-5 large slabs of drywall.
I am thinking one of the neighbours on Church Street who had their roof recently done also had a small shed done and their roofers "again" dumped the waste along the ESA property on Church Street.
I know a few people who did have their roofs done but I did not see who it was.

#1 We need this waste picked up by the City. It is located at the entrance of EdgeLake Park at the garbage can.

#2 We are asking that the City create the ESA signage that also says no dumping and place these on Church Street and Frances. I know you have asked the school board but they still have not listened and it has been over 3 years now.

#3 I think it would be wise to also create a flyer for Church Street residents and also the main houses along Frances that face the lands so that everyone understands that NO waste should be dumped there for any reason. I will personally volunteer to drop off those flyers.

These small requests could stop this problem altogether. I have also attached pictures for your reference.

Please let me know what you think about these ideas.

Thank you for your assistance on this.


Sincerely,

Stacey Long
Ward 10

Post Election Article from Stoney Creek News.

Ward 10 Election article. Take it as you will.

http://www.stoneycreeknews.com/news/article/222835

Thank you all for your support.

First off I'd like to start by congratulating Maria Pearson on her win and Mr. Bustamante for a very spirited fight . We all had views and ideas and at times we did not agree on certain issues, but that's how this process works.

To all the people who supported my goals and views, I thank you very much.
1995 votes for my first time is a great achievement in itself and it was my pleasure being a voice and raising concerns to issues in our community.

It has been a long 4 months, but the experience will last me a life time.
I've met so many great people along the way who are very passionate on moving this city forward and that is great to see.

Lastly, THANK YOU ALL once again for your support. I like to see things in a positive light and this experience over all was a positive one.


Bernard Josipovic

Election Day Letter.

I'd like to start by thanking everyone who has supported me along this campaign. It's great to see that so many people out there share the same views as I do in regards to putting constituents needs before anything else. We have gotten away from what really matters, you the constituents.

This campaign has been an eye opener for me in regards to all the things I have learned along the way. The great things like meeting new people, being a voice for change and attending many community events. But there is also a dark side that I've been introduced to. The manipulation of seniors, the stealing of lawn signs and the overall lack of respect for some people's property.

I always told myself no matter what happens win or lose, I will hold my head up high and continue to keep my integrity and self respect.

I've also learned that our City has great potential, but continues to be weighed down by the same style of leadership that has gone stale terms ago.

We need to be more innovative, we need to be up to date with technology and we need imply these things in changing not only our ideas but using these "new" ideas in helping change the public's perception of Hamilton/Stoney Creek.

Today I am asking you to go out and Vote and exercise your democratic right.

Today Monday October 25th, let's vote for a "fresh face" let's vote for "fresh ideas" let's vote for a "fresh start" and most importantly let's vote for Bernard Josipovic for your Ward 10 Councillor.


Thank you very much!!!

Article from last nights Ward 10 Debate.

Stoney Creek News Ward 10 Debate Article!!!

http://www.stoneycreeknews.com/news/article/222350

Ward 10 Debate tonight at Orchard Park Highschool

Hello everyone.

There will be a Ward 10 Debate today Friday October 22nd at Orchard Park High School at 630pm. All of you are welcome to attend.
The Ward 11 and Mayor Debates will follow.

See you all there.

Who wants a VIRTUAL LAWN SIGN!!!!

Hey guys who wants a virtual lawn sign?? They can't steal these ones which is a good thing.

All you have to do is copy and paste the picture below. Save it to your hard drive and make it your profile PIC for your FACEBOOK or any other SOCIAL NETWORKING TOOL.
Please keep this as your profile pic up until the night of MONDAY OCTOBER 25th.
Thanks for all of your support.

MILESTONE!!! 1500 UNIQUE HITS!!

MONTHLY GROW CHART (Click to ENLARGE)


Thank you all for making this blog grow. Spread the word about much needed change to Ward 10. VOTE BERNARD ON MONDAY OCTOBER 25th.

The next few days are important.

The next few days we need to spread the word to as many people as possible.
Get on the phone and just inquire. We have a terrible voter turn out, 7500 in 2006. We have over 23000 residents in the Ward. Don't let 1/3 of the people voting decide who wins again.
The people who vote have everything to gain and everything to lose.

Let's send a message to this City and get out 15,000 voters at least.

Just remember if you don't VOTE, you are voting for the INCUMBENT.

If you don't vote, they know you DON'T VOTE, so the next time you call and complain about a problem. As a non-voter you won't be high on the priority list.

Think about it. Anyone who wants their services improved go out and VOTE make yourself heard.

VOTE FOR BERNARD ON OCTOBER 25th

4 days until ELECTION

Debate tonight on Cable 14 at 7pm

Tonight after a long day of football and relaxing. Check out the Ward 10 Debate on Cable 14 at 7pm tonight. Enjoy.

Attended the Newfoundland Disaster Releif Fundraiser @The Renaissance Banquet Hall

Tonight I had the pleasure of attending the Newfoundland Hurricane Igor Relief Fundraiser. It was a great event with live music, great food and a group of individuals who want to help out those in need.

Special thanks to Lisa and Brenda for supporting my campaign goals of making Ward 10 and the City of Hamilton a better place for everyone. This isn't a one man job, we can collectively achieve anything.

Just like tonight a group of strangers came together to help those affected by the disaster known as Hurrican Igor.

I ask for the same thing here in Ward 10. I need a group of us to come together and vote this MONDAY OCTOBER 25th. This year has been a disaster for WARD 10. Let's all come together and vote for BERNARD JOSIPOVIC.


Thank you.

Thank you Scott Thompson.

CHML's Scott Thompson is standing up for this city with his blog. Thank you Mr. Thompson. Just when I started to give up on the media and fair reporting, (http://josipovicforward10.blogspot.com/2010/10/misquote-in-stoney-creek-news.html) Mr. Thompson shows me that its not all lost.
Thank you for making me believe that someone is on the side for change.

Below is a posting from his blog.
http://www.900chml.com/Blogs/ScottThompsonsBlog/BlogEntry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10151454


The Non-Incumbent Councilor Campaign

Posted 10/14/2010 5:00:00 AM

I hate to tell you I told you so but..I told you so!

I said in a Hamilton Spectator column dated Tuesday September 21 2010, if city council can get one more delay they won’t have to deal with the whole stadium mess until after the election,effectively stalling a decision until after the city votes in less than two weeks.

They don’t have to worry about defending their position on supporting the stadium or risking losing the Ticats by rejecting the proposal. They have decided to take a wait and see approach with further study.

I’m not saying that’s bad. But the timing is impeccable.

Isn’t that how we got into this whole mess?….Waiting and seeing?

I’m glad that council has decided to look at all options ,,,,or most anyway…But why not months ago before we had spent million’s on a location the Ticats were never interested in?

It’s time to change this Hamilton.

I’m starting the non-incumbent councilor campaign.

Simple…Do your research and vote for ANYONE but the incumbent.

A clean sweep of city hall is the only way to see real change.

Some say the others are not qualified. Neither were the incumbents before being elected.

And has their experience helped Hamilton?

Vote for change on October 25^th. Elect, don’t re-elect.

I’m Scott Thompson

Thank you all for my BLOG SUPPORT the numbers continue to grow!!!

Monthly Graph of visitors as of today.

Hello everyone.
I just want to thank you all for following me on this journey for change. When I started this blog I wanted to be the voice for the residents of Ward 10. There are plenty of horrible things that are going on in this Ward, I am learning this first hand. For the longest time I always wondered how someone can get re-elected so many times in a row. Even if the city they represent is the laughing stock of Canada. Now it all makes sense.

The deck is stacked, but with voting it can be changed. Please spread the word about this blog as many of you have so we can all be heard.

There is plenty more to come before the election. Please spread the news on all the unfair things that go on. Tell your neighbors, friends, family, especially the older/senior citizens who don't have access to the internet.


VOTE FOR BERNARD JOSIPOVIC on OCTOBER 25th.

I support Poverty Reduction in Hamilton.

Hello everyone. The folks at Common Campaign Coalition are raising awareness to poverty in Hamilton. The 3 main focus points of this campaign is to:

Living Wage
We demand...

• City Council commit to making Hamilton a Living Wage community by the end of its first year
• City Council direct staff to develop an implementation plan by the end of its third year, ensuring that all city staff as well as contract workers are paid a living wage

Expand Housing Allowance/Rent Supplement for the Social Housing Wait List
We demand...

• City Council commit to spending the $1 million needed to expand the Housing Allowance/Rent Supplement to accommodate the 400 households currently on the waiting list for rent supplements
• City Council ensure $3.5 million permanent funding be allocated by 2013 to sustain the program for the 440 households currently receiving Housing Allowance /Rent Supplement
• City Council instruct staff to create clear policies around the eligibility for the Housing Allowance/Rent Supplement program

Affordable and Accessible Public Transit
We demand...

• No HSR fare increases for three years
• Permanent funding be obtained for the Affordable Transit Pass beyond April 2011, and adjusted accordingly to be included in the new Presto fare system
• City Council advocate for joint funding of a free transit benefit as part of the social assistance program, Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program
• City Council support the operational plan for upgrading service to ensure that dedicated service routes are expanded or created where local employment opportunities exist
• City Council continue to advocate strongly for the current Light Rail Transit Plan, expanding ridership and providing resources to reorganize and expand service

You can support this great idea but endorsing it with your signature of support at
http://www.25in5hamilton.ca/ccc.php?post_id=210

US STEEL: CITY HALL Protest.

Yesterday not even the rain could keep out the hard working men and women of the city of Hamilton. US STEEL employees and Local 1005 members came in by the hundreds to display their anger and frustration with the way negotiations are going towards a new contract with Local 1005.


ONE OF THE SIGNS AT YESTERDAYS RALLY


GROUP SHOT


Many workers stated that when the going gets tough the United States based company sacrifices their jobs for the benefit of their own economy. Many of them know that they will always look after their own interests. The video below is how they feel about the whole situation.




After the motion was read to send a letter to US STEEL and the upper levels of government. A "friendly" motion was put in place to re-word the document from saying "USING BULLY TACTICS" to "INTIMIDATION TACTICS" by Councillor Clark. Councillor Merulla then stated that we don't need to soften the message to US STEEL and did not want to reword the document to sound more friendly. Stating that for months the friendly tactic has not been working. They had a vote, below is a picture of those who voted YES to reword the document.


When the Councillors stood up to vote YES in favor of changing the way the letter is written.( Councillor Pearson was one of these YES votes) The crowd started heckling the Councillors standing up. One yelled " I guess none of you want to get re-elected" as the crowd chuckled. At first Councillors who voted YES were hesitant to stand up and show how they voted. First it was done with computer, but the public was not pleased. Once again the crowd started chanting "Stand up, we want to see who wants to be friendly with US STEEL" Mayor Fred than asked for a standing VOTE. Above is the picture of the vote as the public showed their dismay.
Over all it was a great turn out. I hope this situation can get turned around for all of those affected. Let's get back to the bargaining table and save these jobs.

Come support the US STEEL employees tonight at City Hall

Tonight I will be at City Council at 630pm to support the employees of US STEEL. We need our public officials to stand up for our residents. Come join this great cause as we say enough is enough.

My signs vandalised and stolen: Located

Someone has located my signs by a garbage can in Sherwood Park. As a first time candidate I am very saddened by these bully tactics. Oddly enough the Incumbent signs are not in that pile. I don't know who is responsible, but this is Canada and we all have a right to vote and a right to run for election. The bullying of anyone, including candidates is very sad and just proves how much we need change in Ward 10.

I will not let this ruin my morale. You can read the full story at The Hamiltonian (http://www.thehamiltonian.net/2010/10/signing-off.html) That is how I found out.

It's unfortunate that some people have to use these type of dirty tactics.

Vote BERNARD on OCTOBER 25th.

The stealing of Lawn Signs??

As a first time candidate, I am very surprised that there are people out there stealing my lawn signs and tearing them down.


I would like to thank residents for giving me a heads up and assuring me you will keep an eye out. If you see someone taking down a sign, let me know and even take a photo. Keep your camera's close to your windows and if you see an unknown vehicle or person near your lawn snap a photo and send it my way.

Stealing my lawn signs?? Really?? Coincidentally only the challenger signs are missing.

Fruitland Road keep an eye out for the signs, that's where they went missing. I was given permission to place signs on lawns and the stealing of them is just childish. The funny thing is, that our City is a big joke and MY signs are being torn down?. Yikes.

All I want to do is bring honesty and respect back to Ward 10. I have to laugh that some people have to go to these lengths, but with all that's going on in Ward 10, I can't say I didn't expect this. I was even warned.

On the bright side, at least after the election I won't have to clean up as many signs.

Thanks for the heads up for the kind residents for reporting this. I also have received an email with a vehicle description as well as the accomplices who are turning to these low tactics.

Ferris Park PUBLIC Bocce Courts

Here is an email I have received from a concerned resident regarding Ferris Park.


Dear Bernard, as a resident of the Ferris Park area I have a bit of an issue and overall question regarding the Bocce Courts at Ferris Park. On the City of Hamilton Website it states that it is a public park with PUBLIC Bocce courts.http://www.hamilton.ca/CityDepartments/PublicWorks/Parks/ParkListInfo/ParksListA-F.htm Meaning I and many other residents pay taxes to run this park. Here are a few pictures I took to show you how PUBLIC these courts are. I have walked my dog all summer here and there are maybe 20-30 members who play at these courts and over 20,000 residents who pay the taxes for the upkeep of it. If it is PUBLIC, then why is there a lock keeping the rest of the public out. It is these 30 "special" residents who get the special treatment from Maria in exchange for lawn sign delivery and spreading her flyers. Just thought I'd let you know this. I wish you the best of luck and thought you might post it so the rest of the 20,000 plus residents know this. We are paying taxes for the luxuries of a selected few. If my kids want to play Bocce they are not allowed, but one thing is for certain my taxes will continue to increase while a selected few reap the benefits. I understand people like to play Bocce, but leave the courts open for the rest of us. This is just another example of the unfair treatment that goes on in Ward 10.
If you don't post this, I understand it is a touchy subject.


Linda

This weeks STONEY CREEK NEWS Article

For those of you who haven't read the Stoney Creek News article or yet received it. Here is the link enjoy. Councillor Pearson once again tries to dodge her WEST HARBOUR VOTE.

Ask your neighbors and friends if anyone knows anything about WEST HARBOUR let alone enough info to want to put a stadium there. I also stated during the debate that before any building should be done (IE Condo Developments) we should fix the pipes and sewers that have been breaking and flooding weekly.

Small businesses in the area would of felt a positive economic spin off from a Stadium on the East Mountain. Money and business would have trickled down to the small businesses in the area. I'm positive a stadium in the West wouldn't have the same effects. Something to think about.


STONEY CREEK NEWS ARTICLE http://www.stoneycreeknews.com/news/article/221206
Enjoy!

Kilbourn Avenue Light.

The residents of Kilbourn Avenue have been asking for a light for the longest time. There is no excuse for it. 2 terms have gone by, many accidents and even 2 deaths have occurred and still nothing. Children go to Memorial School and we need lights at the end of Kilbourn to help residents cross the street safely.
With the growing business area across the street like Starbucks and Shoppers Drugmart, this has become a very busy intersection. I invite Councillor Pearson to come and try to make a left turn on Kilbourn and try to cross the street between 3-6pm. Then maybe she will understand what we go through.
We have already had 2 deaths from the lack of lights. Is it going to take another death or car accident for our Councillor to wake up??

1000 Unique Hits

Thank you everyone who has been reading. I am very proud to have reached 1000 Unique hits on my blog with all of your help.

Now if every person can tell one or 2 people in the Ward of the changes that we need, that's 3000 votes right there. I urge the Non-Voters to participate this time around as well as the students. Those of you who are angry with our current Councillors job performance, I also ask for your support.

VOTE BERNARD on OCTOBER 25th. Thank you all for helping me reach 1000 unique web hits.
Let's get it up to 2000, spread the word.

Wishing the best of luck to all the US STEEL employees!!

With the latest announcement to shut down the blast furnace on Monday at Stelco (Us Steel) I am hoping that this works out for all the employees involved. The last thing we need is over 900 men and women out of work. I hope the Canadian Government can step in and help salvage the situation. As a former worker of Stelco, I know from experience that it is full of hard working men and women who just want to earn an honest living.
With the current job situation in our City, we can't have this right now.
Below is an article printed in the Hamilton Spectator. I hope this works out for everyone.

Ward 10 Campaign Update.

Today I spoke to many Senior Citizen residents in the Stoney Brook area. They were very welcoming and many said "finally a fresh face". We have to get rid of career politicians. The passion is no longer there and we need fresh ideas to turn our city around.

I met the most interesting couple today in Stoney Brook. The man is 86 and his wife is 81 and they told me about a trip to Nova Scotia that they took. The amazing thing is she drove. That is so amazing because I know what I feel like after driving up north, let alone to Nova Scotia. Great day today in regards for support.

We need the NON-VOTERS to go out and vote. Yes Maria has her pocket of voters who she sends birthday cards, retirement cards ect. I Have never received a Birthday Card from Maria.I'm assuming you NON-VOTERS haven't either. I also have never been visited by her at Eastdale Park where I play baseball every summer. On her way home from the bocce courts I extend my invitation to Maria to stop by there as well and say hello.


Lastly, I want to declare that I am not taking donations for my campaign from Unions or Corporations, unlike my opponent. I am doing this with hard work 6-7 hours a day and 2-3 volunteers.

I also spoke to 2-3 senior citizens today who have not given permission for Maria's lawn signs. If you or anyone has not given permission for lawn signs it is your Canadian right to take them down. We can't continue with these bully tactics of just placing signage on other people's property without permission.


Thank you for reading. Spread the word. Our City is a big joke in the eyes of Canada. Who's been our Councillor for the last 2 terms? Councillor Pearson.


On October 25th, let's turn this joke that we are the but end of into a positive environment for every resident. VOTE BERNARD ON OCTOBER 25th.