Between June and August 2026, the Social Planning and Research Council (SPRC) carried out a series of pop-up community engagements at local food security programs across Hamilton, connecting with people to find out what their top municipal priorities are ahead of the October 26thh Municipal Election. The intention of these engagements were two-fold:
- Amplify the voice of Hamilton residents who may face structural barriers to voting in the October 2026 Municipal Election by identifying and reporting on key issues
- Provide information and educational resources about the upcoming election to encourage civic engagement and voter participation
This report summarizes the data collected and insights shared through these community engagements.