My Choice for Mayor

Do I Have a Choice for Mayor?

Of course I do. But if I am being candid, what I have right now is less a firm choice and more a leaning. My decision is far from made.

In fact, I am watching the Before the Ballot – Questions for Hamilton's Next Mayor series very closely.

I am not a critic of Mayor Horwath, nor am I an enthusiastic supporter. The truth is that I remain largely indifferent at this stage. I am keeping an open mind and waiting to be persuaded.

What am I looking for?

Two things.

First, vision.

Second, a credible understanding of how to transform that vision into reality.

It is easy to look at Hamilton today and focus on its problems. Indeed, that is necessary. Any serious candidate must be prepared to confront the issues facing our city. But leadership requires more than identifying what is wrong. It requires the ability to rise above the immediate challenges, imagine what Hamilton could become, and inspire others to move toward that future.

The vision itself must be the right one for Hamilton. It must be practical, ambitious, and grounded in the realities of our city. History has repeatedly shown that visionary leadership accomplishes far more than simply managing the status quo.

Hamilton does not need more of the same. It needs ideas, direction, and the courage to pursue them.

For now, I remain open-minded.

Let's see what happens next.