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

The motion carried 16 to 0 at the Wednesday, May 13, 2026 meeting.

Published: 2026-08-07T19:26:01.248Z
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## Record

Meeting: Council
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Item: Motion,
Result: Carried 16-0

## Report

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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Every figure above comes from the [official minutes](https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=497220) and the recorded vote they contain. The roll call shows how each member voted.

## Sources

[1] Council Minutes - May 13, 2026: Council, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 — https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=497220
[2] Council, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (City of Hamilton eSCRIBE meeting record) — https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e3ceff50-dee3-4403-9a7b-09ddd04416d5&lang=English