The 1991 Hamilton municipal election was a municipal election held on November 12, 1994,[1] to select one Regional Chairman, one Mayor, two alderman for each of the city's eight wards for a total of sixteen members of the Hamilton, Ontario City Council, and members of both English and French Public and Catholic School Boards. This election marked one of the most stunning turnovers in local history, with four incumbent aldermen being defeated by political newcomers and Ward 3 Alderman Brian Hinkley being soundly defeated in his bid for the mayoralty against incumbent Mayor Bob Morrow.[1][2]
Summary of the November 12, 1991, Hamilton, Ontario Regional Chairman Election
Candidate
Popular vote
Votes
%
±%
Reg Whynott (Incumbent)
54,464
64.77%
+29.74%
Janice Wilson
12,139
14.44%
n/a
Julie Tozzi
9,340
11.11%
n/a
Eiflon Ivor Wynne
4,632
5.51%
n/a
Gerard Marchildon
3,516
4.18%
n/a
Total Votes
84,091
100%
Registered Voters
n/a
n/a
n/a
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: Poling, Jim. "Whynott strolls to easy win in race for chair," Hamilton Spectator, Wednesday, November 13, 1991, Metro, B1.
Mayoral Electionedit
In late October, an article ran in the Hamilton Spectator critiquing the mayor for what was perceived as political self-aggrandizing while noting that his 1988–1991 term was marked by successes for the city. In the piece, Morrow noted that he felt his strongest competition would come from Ward 3 Alderman Brian Hinkley, a New Democrat with an extensive record at city hall.[3]
In early debates, most notably one hosted by Hamilton's Junior Chamber of Commerce, Hinkley was an aggressive opponent of Morrow's leadership style, accusing the mayor of "over-promising and under-delivering to the community."[4] Morrow attacked Hinkley for his ties to the New Democrats and his stance on the Red Hill Valley Parkway.[4]
Hinkley focused his campaign on the lack of real choice offered to Hamiltonian voters in past elections, even running with the slogan, "This time you have a real choice."[5] Widely critiqued in local media for leading what was known as the "Gang of Four" New Democratic caucus on council, Hinkley gained a reputation as a strong worker with community-based issues, relating well with constituents and ensuring that Hamilton's marginalized people had a voice at the decision making table.[5]
For his part in the race, Michael Baldasaro attempted to repeat his 1988 success, garnering over 7,500 votes against Morrow. Baldasaro announced he would be creating political trading cards for his campaign, though there was no follow-up as to the status of the project. Though he was contesting the mayoral election, a disciple of his Church of the Universe sought election in Ward 6, dividing Baldasro and campaign manager Walter Tucker's attention.[6]
Political newcomer Bill Jones as, at the time, a 30-year-old employee of Dofasco, was less than enthusiastic about his chances, telling the Spectator he did not expect to win, rather make a statement about the state of Hamilton's politics at the time. Jones was not affiliated with any political party, and had not sought elected office before entering the race for mayor. An advocate of more direct democracy, Jones wanted to cut the mayor's salary and put constituent needs ahead of political goals. When asked why he did not seek the open aldermanic seat in Ward 3 where he lived, Jones said that he felt the mayor would have more say.[7]
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: Peters, Ken. "Morrow took freeway to victory", Hamilton Spectator, Wednesday, November 13, 1991, Metro, B1.
Note 1: Each ward elected two aldermen and percentages are specific to each candidate, not for the overall total. Note 2: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan. Note 3: 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: Morrison, Suzanne. "Incumbents win in a cakewalk", Hamilton Spectator, Wednesday, November 13, 1991, Metro, B1.
Note 1: Each ward elected two aldermen and percentages are specific to each candidate, not for the overall total. Note 2: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan. Note 3: 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: MacPhail, Wayne. "Veteran savours 'last' victory", Hamilton Spectator, Wednesday, November 13, 1991, Metro, B2.
Note 1: Each ward elected two aldermen and percentages are specific to each candidate, not for the overall total. Note 2: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan. Note 3: 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: Lefaive, Doug. "Newcomer pledges 'vitality, teamwork" Hamilton Spectator, November 13, 1991, Metro, B1.
Note 1: Each ward elected two aldermen and percentages are specific to each candidate, not for the overall total. Note 2: Wilson was elected in a 1990 by-election. Note 3: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan. Note 4: 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: Holt, Jim. ""Copps, Wilson sweep back into office", Hamilton Spectator, November 13, 1991, Metro, B2.
Note 1: Each ward elected two aldermen and percentages are specific to each candidate, not for the overall total. Note 2: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan. Note 3: 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: Elliot, James. "Newcomer Eisenberger wins squeaker", Hamilton Spectator, Wednesday, November 13, 1991, Metro, B2.
Note 1: Each ward elected two aldermen and percentages are specific to each candidate, not for the overall total. Note 2:Formosi, Charters, and Eleveid all contested a 1990 November by-election. Note 3: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan. Note 4: 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: Humphreys, Adrian. "Jackson sweeps field in landslide win", The Hamilton Spectator, November 13, 1991, Metro, B2.
Note 1: Each ward elected two aldermen and percentages are specific to each candidate, not for the overall total. Note 2: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan. Note 3: 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: Morison, Jill. "'Gallagher blames media for humbling defeat", The Hamilton Spectator, November 13, 1991, Metro, B2.
Note 1: Each ward elected two aldermen and percentages are specific to each candidate, not for the overall total. Note 2: All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non-partisan. Note 3: 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: Benedetti, Paul. "'Political bully' gets a sound thrashing", The Hamilton Spectator, November 13, 1991, Metro, B2.
^ abEmila Casella, "Heads Roll", Hamilton Spectator, Wednesday, November 13, 1991, News, A1.
^Jim Poling. "Voters performed selective surgery at ballot box", Hamilton Spectator, Wednesday, November 13, 1991.
^Ken Peters. "Ribbon cutting belies backroom boosterism", Hamilton Spectator, Monday, October 21, 1991, Metro, B1/B2.
^ abKen Peters. "First shots fired in municipal campaign battles", Hamilton Spectator, Tuesday, October 22, 1991, B1.
^ abKen Peters. "Candidate would be a 'working' mayor", Hamilton Spectator, Tuesday, October 22, 1991, Metro, B1.
^Ken Peters. "Pot-puffing candidate could be a spoiler", Hamilton Spectator, Wednesday, October 23, 1991, Metro, B1.
^Ken Peters. "Steelworker banking on blue-collar image", Hamilton Spectator, Thursday, October 24, 1991, Metro, B1.
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The 1991 Hamilton municipal election was a municipal election held on November 12 1994 1 to select one Regional Chairman one Mayor two alderman for each of the city s eight wards for a total of sixteen members of the Hamilton Ontario City Council and members of both English and French Public and Catholic School Boards This election marked one of the most stunning turnovers in local history with four incumbent aldermen being defeated by political newcomers and Ward 3 Alderman Brian Hinkley being soundly defeated in his bid for the mayoralty against incumbent Mayor Bob Morrow 1 2 Hamilton Municipal Election 1991 1988 November 12 1991 1994 BHCandidate Bob Morrow Brian HinkleyPopular vote 68 374 17 143Percentage 75 35 18 89 Mayor before electionBob Morrow Elected Mayor Bob Morrow Contents 1 Regional Chairman Election 2 Mayoral Election 3 City Council election 3 1 Ward One West Hamilton McMaster 3 2 Ward Two Downtown 3 3 Ward Three East Hamilton Stipley 3 4 Ward Four East Hamilton Barton 3 5 Ward Five Red Hill Rosedale 3 6 Ward Six East Mountain 3 7 Ward Seven Central Mountain 3 8 Ward Eight West Mountain 4 See also 5 ReferencesRegional Chairman Election editSummary of the November 12 1991 Hamilton Ontario Regional Chairman Election Candidate Popular voteVotes Reg Whynott Incumbent 54 464 64 77 29 74 Janice Wilson 12 139 14 44 n aJulie Tozzi 9 340 11 11 n aEiflon Ivor Wynne 4 632 5 51 n aGerard Marchildon 3 516 4 18 n aTotal Votes 84 091 100 Registered Voters n a n a n aNote 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 Poling Jim Whynott strolls to easy win in race for chair Hamilton Spectator Wednesday November 13 1991 Metro B1 Mayoral Election editIn late October an article ran in the Hamilton Spectator critiquing the mayor for what was perceived as political self aggrandizing while noting that his 1988 1991 term was marked by successes for the city In the piece Morrow noted that he felt his strongest competition would come from Ward 3 Alderman Brian Hinkley a New Democrat with an extensive record at city hall 3 In early debates most notably one hosted by Hamilton s Junior Chamber of Commerce Hinkley was an aggressive opponent of Morrow s leadership style accusing the mayor of over promising and under delivering to the community 4 Morrow attacked Hinkley for his ties to the New Democrats and his stance on the Red Hill Valley Parkway 4 Hinkley focused his campaign on the lack of real choice offered to Hamiltonian voters in past elections even running with the slogan This time you have a real choice 5 Widely critiqued in local media for leading what was known as the Gang of Four New Democratic caucus on council Hinkley gained a reputation as a strong worker with community based issues relating well with constituents and ensuring that Hamilton s marginalized people had a voice at the decision making table 5 For his part in the race Michael Baldasaro attempted to repeat his 1988 success garnering over 7 500 votes against Morrow Baldasaro announced he would be creating political trading cards for his campaign though there was no follow up as to the status of the project Though he was contesting the mayoral election a disciple of his Church of the Universe sought election in Ward 6 dividing Baldasro and campaign manager Walter Tucker s attention 6 Political newcomer Bill Jones as at the time a 30 year old employee of Dofasco was less than enthusiastic about his chances telling the Spectator he did not expect to win rather make a statement about the state of Hamilton s politics at the time Jones was not affiliated with any political party and had not sought elected office before entering the race for mayor An advocate of more direct democracy Jones wanted to cut the mayor s salary and put constituent needs ahead of political goals When asked why he did not seek the open aldermanic seat in Ward 3 where he lived Jones said that he felt the mayor would have more say 7 Summary of the November 11 1991 Hamilton Ontario Mayoral Election Candidate Popular voteVotes Robert Morrow Incumbent 68 374 75 35 n aBrian Hinkley 17 143 18 89 n aBill Jones 2 723 3 0 n aMichael Baldasaro 2 507 2 8 n aTotal votes 90 747 100 Registered voters n a n a n aNote 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 Peters Ken Morrow took freeway to victory Hamilton Spectator Wednesday November 13 1991 Metro B1 City Council election editWard One West Hamilton McMaster edit Summary of the November 12 1991 Hamilton Ontario Ward One Alderman Election Candidate Popular voteVotes Terry Cooke incumbent 6 969 64 53 21 44 Mary Kiss incumbent 5 608 49 15 12 51 Charles Renauld 2 542 23 54 n aJoyce Lowe 1 409 13 05 n aPat Ielasi 983 9 1 n aTotal votes 10 799 Note 1Registered voters n a n aNote 1 Each ward elected two aldermen and percentages are specific to each candidate not for the overall total Note 2 All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non partisan Note 3 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 Morrison Suzanne Incumbents win in a cakewalk Hamilton Spectator Wednesday November 13 1991 Metro B1 Ward Two Downtown edit Summary of the November 12 1991 Hamilton Ontario Ward Two Alderman Election Candidate Popular voteVotes Vince Agro incumbent 3 643 44 15 5 63 Bill McCulloch incumbent 2 851 34 55 13 61 Peter Hill 2 408 29 18 n aWilliam Laidlaw 1 938 23 49 11 92 Brian Morris 763 9 25 n aDolores Marks 617 7 48 n aBob Mann 505 6 12 n aTotal votes 8 252 Note 1Registered voters 28 848 30 44 n aNote 1 Each ward elected two aldermen and percentages are specific to each candidate not for the overall total Note 2 All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non partisan Note 3 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 MacPhail Wayne Veteran savours last victory Hamilton Spectator Wednesday November 13 1991 Metro B2 Ward Three East Hamilton Stipley edit Summary of the November 12 1991 Hamilton Ontario Ward Three Alderman Election Candidate Popular voteVotes Don Drury incumbent 5 123 51 98 n aBernie Morelli 3 505 35 56 n aDoreen Johnson 1 868 18 95 n aAlan Whittle 1 271 12 90 n aFabio Chiapetta 906 9 51 n aJohn Crawford 731 9 20 n aEdward Partito 668 6 78 n aDanny Stanidis 525 5 33 n aRoger Lavoie 290 2 94 n aJames Steven Faner 120 1 22 n aTotal votes 9 856 Note 1Registered voters n a n a n aNote 1 Each ward elected two aldermen and percentages are specific to each candidate not for the overall total Note 2 All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non partisan Note 3 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 Lefaive Doug Newcomer pledges vitality teamwork Hamilton Spectator November 13 1991 Metro B1 Ward Four East Hamilton Barton edit Summary of the November 12 1991 Hamilton Ontario Ward Four Alderman Election Candidate Popular voteVotes Geraldine Copps incumbent 6 554 66 20 3 15 Dave Wilson incumbent 4 964 50 14 Note 2 n aMurray Kilgour 1 669 16 86 n aJames Monahan 1 453 14 68 n aTotal votes 9 900 Note 1Registered voters n a n a n aNote 1 Each ward elected two aldermen and percentages are specific to each candidate not for the overall total Note 2 Wilson was elected in a 1990 by election Note 3 All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non partisan Note 4 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 Holt Jim Copps Wilson sweep back into office Hamilton Spectator November 13 1991 Metro B2 Ward Five Red Hill Rosedale edit Summary of the November 12 1991 Hamilton Ontario Ward Five Alderman Election Candidate Popular voteVotes Dominic Agostino Incumbent 7 697 62 35 1 46 Fred Eisenberger 3 191 25 85 n aReg Wheeler 3 159 25 59 n aFred Lombardo Incumbent 2 984 24 17 8 56 Tommy Tarpos 2 178 17 64 n aFiore Manganiello 347 2 81 n aTotal votes 12 344 Note 1Registered voters n a n a n aNote 1 Each ward elected two aldermen and percentages are specific to each candidate not for the overall total Note 2 All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non partisan Note 3 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 Elliot James Newcomer Eisenberger wins squeaker Hamilton Spectator Wednesday November 13 1991 Metro B2 Ward Six East Mountain edit Summary of the November 12 1991 Hamilton Ontario Ward Six Alderman Election Candidate Popular voteVotes Tom Jackson Incumbent 7 916 58 55 4 83 Bob Charters 3 733 27 61 Note 2 n aVince Formosi Incumbent 3 519 26 03 Note 2 n aDon Clarke 2 894 21 40 n aGreg Peitchinis 2 224 16 45 n aCharles Eleveld 1 355 10 02 Note 2 n aPeter O Hagan 686 5 07 7 11 Daniel Henry Morgan 191 1 41 n aTotal votes 13 521 Note 1Registered voters n a n a n aNote 1 Each ward elected two aldermen and percentages are specific to each candidate not for the overall total Note 2 Formosi Charters and Eleveid all contested a 1990 November by election Note 3 All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non partisan Note 4 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 Humphreys Adrian Jackson sweeps field in landslide win The Hamilton Spectator November 13 1991 Metro B2 Ward Seven Central Mountain edit Summary of the November 12 1991 Hamilton Ontario Ward Seven Alderman Election Candidate Popular voteVotes Henry Merling incumbent 8 218 50 66 15 23 Terry Anderson 7 298 45 00 n aJohn Gallagher incumbent 4 118 25 38 25 04 Michael Ecker 3 609 22 25 n aCarol O Hagan 3 008 18 54 n aTotal votes 16 223 Note 1Registered voters n a n a n aNote 1 Each ward elected two aldermen and percentages are specific to each candidate not for the overall total Note 2 All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non partisan Note 3 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 Morison Jill Gallagher blames media for humbling defeat The Hamilton Spectator November 13 1991 Metro B2 Ward Eight West Mountain edit Summary of the November 12 1991 Hamilton Ontario Ward Eight Alderman Election Candidate Popular voteVotes Don Ross incumbent 8 407 55 67 9 06 Frank D Amico 6 524 43 20 n aTom Murray incumbent 4 813 31 87 13 17 Mike Oddi 2 438 16 14 2 16 John Ross 2 128 14 09 n aJohn Lewis 546 3 62 6 08 Total votes 15 102 Note 1Registered voters n a n a n aNote 1 Each ward elected two aldermen and percentages are specific to each candidate not for the overall total Note 2 All Hamilton Municipal Elections are officially non partisan Note 3 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 Benedetti Paul Political bully gets a sound thrashing The Hamilton Spectator November 13 1991 Metro B2 See also editList of Hamilton Ontario municipal electionsReferences edit a b Emila Casella Heads Roll Hamilton Spectator Wednesday November 13 1991 News A1 Jim Poling Voters performed selective surgery at ballot box Hamilton Spectator Wednesday November 13 1991 Ken Peters Ribbon cutting belies backroom boosterism Hamilton Spectator Monday October 21 1991 Metro B1 B2 a b Ken Peters First shots fired in municipal campaign battles Hamilton Spectator Tuesday October 22 1991 B1 a b Ken Peters Candidate would be a working mayor Hamilton Spectator Tuesday October 22 1991 Metro B1 Ken Peters Pot puffing candidate could be a spoiler Hamilton Spectator Wednesday October 23 1991 Metro B1 Ken Peters Steelworker banking on blue collar image Hamilton Spectator Thursday October 24 1991 Metro B1 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 1991 Hamilton Ontario municipal election amp oldid 1174389391, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
