Hamilton council approves Councillor Reimbursement for the Ontario Heritage Conference 2026 16-0

Hamilton council voted 16 to 0 on Councillor Reimbursement for the Ontario Heritage Conference 2026 at its Wednesday, May 13, 2026 meeting. The motion carried.

The motion, as recorded in the minutes:

(Kroetsch/M. Wilson) WHEREAS, the Ontario Heritage Conference 2026 is taking place in Hamilton from June 18-20, 2026; WHEREAS, the theme of the Conference is “Forged in Steel, Steeped in History,” highlighting industrial adaptive reuse, sustainability, and innovative, hands-on conservation solutions; WHEREAS, Councillor Cameron Kroetsh will be attending the Conference and has paid the $337.85 in registration fees; and, WHEREAS, having a member of Council attend the conference would be prudent. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That reimbursement for the $337.85 in registration fees for Councillor Cameron Kroetsh to attend the Ontario Heritage Conference 2026 (from June 18-20, 2026), to be funded from the General Legislative Budget (300100), BE APPROVED.

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