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Candidate — Hamilton Ward 8

Dawn Dankofor Ward 8

Safety · Affordability · Accountability

A strong local voice to build a Hamilton we're proud to call home — for children, families and seniors.

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About Dawn

I live, work, and I'm raising my family here

I've called Ward 8 home for over 20 years. I live, work, and I'm raising my family here, and I want Hamilton to be a place my children want to choose for their future.

With decades of professional experience in health care, policy, higher education, governance, and quality, my commitment is to work with you and our communities to build the city we want for children, families, and seniors — a Hamilton we are proud to call home.

I'm running to serve Ward 8 as we need a strong local voice that will lead to achieve our priorities: safe and vibrant communities, affordable taxes and housing, well-maintained roads, better traffic and transit, and a City Hall that is accountable to you.

Learn more about why Dawn is running

22 yrs In Ward 8
23 yrs Professional experience
23+ yrs Community volunteering
Ward 8

Where to vote

This election works differently: on election day you can vote at any polling station in Ward 8, not just one assigned to your address. Bring one piece of ID with your name and home address — no voter card needed.

Vote early

Advance voting

October 3 & 4
October 10 & 11
October 17 & 18

10 am – 6 pm

Westmount Recreation Centre
35 Lynbrook Drive

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Election day

Monday, October 26

Vote at any of the seven Ward 8 polling stations below.

10 am – 8 pm

Most polls are open these hours; check the city’s page to confirm yours.

Election day polling stations in Ward 8

Queensdale Elementary School 67 Queensdale Avenue East Open in Google Maps Norwood Park Elementary School 165 Terrace Drive Open in Google Maps Westmount Recreation Centre 35 Lynbrook Drive Open in Google Maps James MacDonald Elementary School 200 Chester Avenue Open in Google Maps Courtyard by Marriott 1224 Upper James Street Open in Google Maps Harmony Baptist Church 1763 Upper James Street Open in Google Maps Buchanan Park Elementary School 30 Laurier Avenue Open in Google Maps

Dates, hours and locations come from the City of Hamilton. For advance poll lookups, accessibility details and any changes, visit the City of Hamilton’s where to vote page

Join in

This is a community campaign — and I need your help!

There are many ways you can help get the message out. It only takes a few hours, a few dollars, and/or a lawn sign. Choose how you'll help get Dawn Danko elected as our Ward 8 City Councillor.

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Priorities

Your priorities are my priorities

We need effective, accountable city services that ensure our communities are safe, well-maintained and affordable. Tap a priority to read more.

  • Collaborate with police and first responders to ensure proactive support and appropriate enforcement to keep our neighbourhoods safe
  • Maintain quality local parks and clean, safe, accessible public spaces
  • Support programming for youth, families and seniors
  • Uphold property standards
  • Cut residential taxes by growing the commercial tax base
  • Respect tax dollars by focusing on core city services
  • Work with partners and leverage funding for affordable housing for all
  • Plan ongoing timely repairs and maintenance for our roads and infrastructure
  • Clean up our streetscapes, especially along Upper James
  • Finish the complete streets plan to enhance safety
  • Develop a plan for the Upper James corridor to improve traffic and safety
  • Evaluate traffic options, transit and signal timing to address congestion along key corridors, including Upper James and the Linc
  • Improve communication and reporting from City Hall to build trust
  • Provide regular opportunities for you to provide feedback
  • Improve accountability for city services and response times
Out on the doorstep

Working in our community

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Watch, listen & read

Hear it from Dawn

Dawn Danko speaking in her Vision for Hamilton series Video series · Dawn’s own channel Dawn’s Vision for Hamilton

Over the coming weeks Dawn is walking through the practical steps to build Hamilton’s future — a city her children will want to stay in, and be able to afford to. Episode 1 is up now.

Watch every episode The CABLE 14 Ward 8 municipal debate Debate · CABLE 14 2026 Hamilton Votes — Ward 8

The CABLE 14 Ward 8 municipal debate, recorded September 25. Hear Dawn and the other candidates answer questions on the issues facing the ward.

Watch the debate

Dawn in the local press

When talking to residents across Ward 8, three urgent issues consistently emerge: road safety, road conditions, and affordability.
Dawn Danko, in her Ward 8 candidate profile CBC Hamilton · Free to read Ward 8: Residents to get third councillor in just over a year, here’s who’s running October 1, 2026 Read Dawn’s full answers
The Hamilton Spectator Ward 8 candidate: Dawn Danko September 13, 2026 · Subscription may be required Read the article The Hamilton Spectator Three Hamilton council seats now open with no incumbent running August 4, 2026 · Subscription may be required Read the article The Hamiltonian Before the Ballot — with Ward 8 Councillor Candidate Dawn Danko July 7, 2026 Read the article Bay Observer Dawn Danko makes it official: She’s running for Ward 8 council seat July 2026 Read the article
Contact

I want to hear what matters to you

The best way to reach the campaign is email — I read it personally.