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Chris H

Walter is a great supporter of the neighbourhood. He’s a very competent individual and very much on top of all the issues in the ward. Ward 3 residents will be fortunate to have Walter as their representative at City Hall.

Lena Sutton, President, Hamilton Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees, Local 10

Walter is a fabulous person and a good friend. I’m president of the Hamilton Steel Workers Retirees Union and we endorsed Walter because of the work that he and Liz have done in the community. We feel you don’t get a call back from the current councillor, but Walter will call you back.

Elvis Mizzau B.A., LL.B., M.B.A.

I have known Wally since he was a baby -- literally. Wally's late Father Bruno and my late Father Angelo were best friends since the 60's who hunted, fished and otherwise interacted together over a period of 40+ years. Wally's family and my family would go on long camping trips together, share special occasions and be there for each other during the challenges life presents. Wally was my Best Man in 1986 and I was his Best Man in 2008.

Wally graduated from high school and became a highly sought over "drawer" of steel for over 30 years whereas I took another path and accumulated university graduate degrees. Despite that, Wally and I saw each other frequently and even enjoyed a memorable season of golf membership together.

Wally and I share some common characteristics and history -- we are both of Northern Italian descent, we both fathered and at times raised alone 3 now adult children, we both have a love of hockey despite rooting for different teams, we both have incredible work ethics and we both share a passion for social justice.

There is no one alive on this planet that I have more respect for than Walter Furlan. As I said in my 2004 Thanksgiving Day TurDuckHen Speech, Wally is a man of tremendous internal strength, patience and focus who has not only survived but thrived after he overcame some life obstacles in the 2000's. It was during that challenging time that Wally completed his degree at McMaster University on a part-time basis while he was working full-time with over-time. When Wally could do no more after 30 years in that industry, Wally went back to school at the age of 50 to retool his career to become a very successful leader in the conservation field. Wally is a man who can work equally well with his hands, head and heart.

I have complete confidence that Wally will make an effective City Councillor for Ward 3. Wally will never self-deal. Wally will never be exploited by stakeholders with profit agendas like developers, business carpet baggers or unscrupulous actors. Wally is foremost for the people of Ward 3. I only wish I lived in Ward 3 so I too could cast a vote on October 24th on his behalf.

Vote Walter Furlan!!!

Tristan Peters

I met Walter when he knocked at my door. He came through very thoroughly and pushed his thoughts forward.

Larry Pattison Jr

I’ve always known Walter as someone who is a community connector; from inviting people in for conversations to advocating for public spaces. I was excited when I heard Walter was running, and I look forward to his reasoned voice at City Hall.

Ward 3 Resident

Great to have an actual person - living & business - right in Ward 3, who knows the issues.

Bill Curran

Architect, community activist, property developer, & committed Hamiltonian

We need a committed Councillor focused on our Ward and our city, not on global issues. Walter is a great local craftsman, business owner, and small-scale developer. He has much personally invested in the Ward. He is not just passing through, he will remain here to see change through. Walter's vision is exactly what is needed looking ahead for this Ward and what it needs to get even better. His passion and energy are critical to achieve positive change!

Ward 3 is a great Ward full of great, hardworking people. We need to keep building the rebirth of Barton St as a vital commercial artery. We need more and a wider range of quality, dignified housing. We need to ‘buy local’ and patronize our local independent businesses.

Walter is the representative we need to make these things happen!

Jolene

I’ve been homeless for 3 months. It’s really hard, harder than anyone thinks. I’ve tried to reach out for help. I left my things at the shelter and they were thrown out. The staff are so busy giving out harm reduction supplies that they don’t call me back. Why is it easier to get harm reduction products than rehab. We need to help people get recovery and rehab. I want to work. A lot of people don’t know how to help themselves. I just stopped by the campaign office and learned about two retraining programs.

Harry Mast

I can’t operate my sausage cart within 200m of another food outlet in Hamilton, but in Ward 3 there’s an injection site proposed 5 doors down from an agency that serves young people with special needs. We need common sense at city hall. Walter has my vote.

Julie Johnson

Walter Furlan really cares about people and their quality of life. I have watched him transform a disused alleyway into a neighbourhood oasis for all to appreciate. He’s committed to improving otherwise forgotten and often neglected parts of the community into welcoming accessible areas that everyone can enjoy. From initiating traffic-calming measures to promoting small businesses, Walter continues to keep resident involvement a key part of everything he does. He’s a friendly and thoughtful person with a whole lot of integrity.

Tanya Bailey

Walter Furlan is an organic voice that supports, collaborates, and engages the needs and concerns of the Ward 3 community.

Petet Z Jantjic

I have lived in Hamilton now for 20+ years. I took a nice Saturday afternoon walk down Barton Street. I happened to see Walter outside his restoration store picking some small weeds that had begun sprouting outside. I have known Walter for a few years now. I like him a lot. He’s very witty and funny. He’s running for a City Council position. That’s great news. Finally, some real human change at City Hall. Those cobwebs have to go. Go Walter Go! Your friend Peter.

John W

I encourage you to treat yourself and meet with Walter. You will experience his observation skills and whole-picture approach which have led to his track record of building community. I’ve seen myself and others benefit from how Walter expertly troubleshoots community issues. He's fully versed to take on Ward 3 issues at City Hall. It’s time for us to launch our passionate and loyal community-builder and problem-solver to City Hall. Walter’s willingness and strength to hear about and deal with issues brought to him may very well prompt non-voters to vote.