Bob Charters, Chairman
Citizen Representative
Bob Charter’s bio to follow.
Jim Cimba
Port Authority Representative
Jim Cimba was born in the City of Hamilton and has been a life long resident of Hamilton except for a period in 1984 – 1985 when Jim practiced law in Pasadena, California. Jim received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario in 1976, and graduated with a Juris Doctor Degree degree in law from the University of Windsor in 1979. He was called to the bar in 1980 and practices business law, commercial litigation and real estate. He has practiced in the Hamilton area for over 30 years. Jim is currently senior partner with Cimba & Associates. Jim is a big booster of the City of Hamilton and is involved in numerous organizations and community activities.
Jim is an active member of the north end community, waterfront precinct and was appointed in 2008 by City Council to the Board of the Hamilton Port Authority. He is currently the Hamilton Port Authority’s appointee to the Board of the Hamilton Waterfront Trust.
Willem de Ruijter
Citizen Representative
Willem de Ruijter’s bio to follow.
Tom Jackson, Councillor
City of Hamilton Representative
Tom has served on City Council since November, 1988.
Tom was born and raised in Hamilton. He and his wife Barbara live in Ward 6. He is past owner of two Second Cup stores in Hamilton and a past employee of Stelco Hilton Works, Production Planning. He also speaks fluent Armenian and has some conversational knowledge of Russian as well.
Tom graduated from McMaster University in 1979 with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
Tom is currently a member of: City Council, General Issues Committee, Emergency & Community Services Committee, Public Works Committee, Hamilton Library Board, Hamilton Housing Board, Grants Sub-Committee, Hamilton Waterfront Trust and the Hamilton Conservation Authority.
Priorities for this term include maintaining services without increasing taxes, greater Police visibility in our communities, fight against the privatization of public facilities and services such as Macassa Lodge, recreation centres, golf courses, H.S.R., libraries, etc.
Tom’s personal passions at City Hall include: Quad Pad Arena; South Mountain Community Centre (encompassing Library, Recreation Centre, Police Station); Seniors Programs and Facilities; enhancement and expansion of our trail systems particularly at the waterfront.
Jason Farr, Councillor
City of Hamilton Representative
Jason Farr’s bio to follow.