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Mayor, Members of Council and other key stakeholders in the Pan Am Games,

goeastmountain.com was launched at the request of the thousands of Ticats fans and concerned citizens interested in having a platform to learn the facts about the stadium debate and register their support.

As of noon on Monday August 9, 2010, the site had in excess of 3,300 registered supporters. It is worthwhile to note that not all who registered as a supporter were required to provide a comment.

Enclosed you will find a collection in excess of 3,000 registered comments. Some of these comments are as simple as just "Go East Mountain", others more detailed and articulate. What they all represent is the tremendous ground swell of support in our community and region to construct an easily accessible, financially sustainable stadium on the East Mountain.

Please note the privacy regulations stated on our website prohibit us from disclosing the email addresses of the persons submitting the comments in a public document. However, their names and date of submission are included. If any member of Council would like to receive the email information of a particular person, they will be shared in a confidential manner. We ask that you contact the Tiger-Cats office if you wish to email a supporter personally and the email address will be provided.

On behalf of the THOUSANDS of supporters of the East Mountain stadium, and the tens of thousands in the community to support a financially sustainable stadium, we thank you for your consideration as you ponder this incredibly important decision.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club HElms 2010-08-06 14:05:46

I work for 20 years at 160 Bay St N. I can tell you there is no safe parking in that area. Please say NO to WH.

Jessica Romano 2010-08-06 14:10:32

This NEEDS to go to the Mountain, Ti-Cats will do better they will have more support!!!! ryan risidore 2010-08-0614:20:52

Nicholas Copeland 2010-08-06 14:25:35

Putting the stadium in the west harbor location is completely crazy. If you place the stadium at the east mountain it will be far more accessible than what it will be in the west harbor. It just doesn't make sense to place it in the west harbor. timothy 2010-08-06 14:27:36 i want the stadium on the east mountain

R Moriarity 2010-08-06 14:35:56 Dave Balcomb 2010-08-06 14:43:06

Ted Stanton 2010-08-06 14:51:29

Not sure why Fred Eisenberger and crew cannot understand they can accomplish what they want using another strucure such as the amphitheatre same as Toronto's Molson Amphitheatre. In fact, why not build the amphitheatre with Ti-cat or B. Young involvement, give Labatts naming rights for big cash since they closed Lakeport, tie in Katz and friends from Edmonton if they want and build a wonderful "entertainment" complex that covers many ages, acts (music or theatre), dinner, bars etc., etc. It does not need to be a stadium. Derek A Smith 2010-08-06 14:55:02

Katrina 2010-08-06 14:59:51 Norma Holliday 2010-08-06 15:02:24

Darlene Forget 2010-08-06 15:12:04 Richard Beaul 2010-08-06 15:27:18

I fully support the initiatives put forth by Bob Young in building a great stadium, with ample parking on the East Mountain, as well as utilizing the west harbour area to build an outdoor ampitheatre. I am sure that an outdoor ampitheatre at the west harbour site along with more housing will be a much better fit to what this city's downtown needs. It will be harmonious to Hess Village, tourism and a future vision of downtown Hamilton. A sports stadium on the East mountain will have better access, ample parking, and easy to apply an HSR route, or special during events. The city is growning and we should not be trying to cram everything downtown. Think FUTURE!! Andrew Haines 2010-08-06 15:28:17

Oskeeweewee!!! This pissing contest between City Council and the Hamilton Tiger Cats management over the location of our new stadium has only served to irritate the voters and polarize this city. And it may even result in PanAm pulling out completely, leaving the people who've had no say in the stadium discussions: really upset with everyone involved in this fiasco. In the end, I hope that the majority of City Councillors will vote in favour of the East Mountain site so we can move forward. Again: Oskeeweewee!!! bill powles 2010-08-06 15:28:20

Terry 2010-08-06 15:35:27

Moving the stadium allows for easy access as well as much neeeded parking. This also is a better move for the people living in the residential area's not to be disturbed when the game time comes around, they are able to access their streets with out having to wory about being blocked in by a ti cat fan using the street to park. buzz 2010-08-06 15:49:01

Deborah Carr 2010-08-06 15:49:43

Building the Pan-Am/Tiger Cat's stadium on the East Mountain site is the only logical solution. It is the only proposed site that can accomodate growth, decent advertising, and a place for visitors to park. Yes, I wrote park. The reality is that we will have visitors from out of town for the Pan Am games. Shuttle buses are not going to cut it! Moreover, the City of Hamilton has a triple bottom line approach to City decision-making that is incorporated into the strategic plan. This approach, includes weighing economic development considerations in ALL decisions. The City can only attract a larger Tiger Cat fan base from the surrounding areas (including their monies in the form of spending and advertising revenue), if fans can reasonably travel to the stadium. To do this, they must be able to park their cars because the Hamilton Street Railway does not extend to the rural Hamilton, Grimsby, Niagra, Halton, Wellington-Dufferin Guelph, or Haldimand-Norfolk. Unfortunately, the West Harbour site does not make travel from surrounding areas possible. In keeping with the City of Hamilton's Triple Bottom Line approach to decision-making and current strategic plan, the East Mountain site is the only site suitable for consideration. Samantha 2010-08-0615:49:47

Cindy Jones 2010-08-06 16:21:40

The east mountain location is the way to go. It is accessible to everyone coming from any direction. Whether it be from Niagara, Toronto or London it is so quick and easy to get to. Why spend the time revitalizing an area of Hamilton that no one feels safe being in? I have been a Hamiltonian all my life and would still not venture down that way. It is a complete waste of time and money. The smart way to go is definitely the east mountain location. steve smith 2010-08-06 16:41:53

I LIKE THE EAST MOUNTAIN but it looks like Young is in bed with Carmens AND THiER PLAN FOR a hotel to further line their pockets, i fear this will back fire on us and the city will end up putting some money in IVOR WYNNE and the cats will get screwed.

Keri Raphael 2010-08-06 16:50:50 Jay 2010-08-06 16:52:59

Lisa Dunne 2010-08-06 16:54:33

Put the stadium where the Ti Cats want it! the Pan am games are for a couple of weeks and the Cats have been here and will be here for years to come! Stephanie Evans 2010-08-06 16:55:09

Brian O'Neill 2010-08-06 17:06:32 Hope Sawatsky 2010-08-06 17:19:42

Eric Blainey 2010-08-06 17:24:28

It is about time someone put this City council in it's its proper place. + the Mayor Go Cats GoEast Mountain. EJB. Rory Gillan 2010-08-06 17:25:49

wayne davis 2010-08-06 17:42:05 i hope you build it on east mountain because it would be less of a problem getting to the games Andy Melo 2010-08-06 17:42:56 poor city hall wants to dump millions in a shit hole with crime, poverty, and congested traffic and welfare bums clogging the streets. I can see myself going to a game down town and some bum asking me if i have spare change or a smoke, west habour is residential zone, and the east can handle the traffic, and has alot more room to offer, you would have be retardted to spend that kind of money in that hole, you want to fix downtown? nuke it! start with a clean sheet, get all those lazy bums and welfiesa job! marty olds 2010-08-06 17:43:23 thers no place like home WENDY YOUNG 2010-08-06 17:57:37

AS A NORTHEND RESIDENT I DO NOT WANT TO SEE ANYMORE NOISE OR CARS IN THIS AREA. IT IS HARD ENOUGH TO PARK IN THE OLD PART WHERE WE DO NOT HAVE DRIVEWAYS. IT'S BAD ENOUGH WHEN SOMETHING IS ON AT BAYFRONT PARK, THE NO PARKING SIGNS ARE A JOKE. ALL THE CITY IS GOING TO DO IS MOVE THE HEADACHE FROM THE CURRENT STADIUM TO A NEW HEADACHE AREA WHERE IT WILL BOTHER RESIDENTS. LET'S PUT THIS NEW STADIUM WHERE IT WILL SERVE ALL PEOPLE THE BEST WAY. BOB, I'M BEHIND YOU 100%. WE DON'T SHARE THE SAME LAST NAME FOR NOTHING. GOOD LUCK. Patti holt 2010-08-06 17:57:58

Has to be there. There really is no other option. Bill 2010-08-06 18:01:47

val bonotti 2010-08-06 18:02:53 Sue Main 2010-08-0618:21:05

william heinbecker 2010-08-06 18:24:27 i dont under stand city council if the tigercats left the only people play in the statium would be schools who would not to be able to pay for it use it would sit empty if in west harbour show your support let bob young help he said he would put money into it where elsewould you get the money tonyg 2010-08-06 18:29:00

ADZ 2010-08-06 18:41:59 lu 2010-08-0618:43:21

Zachary Hiscock 2010-08-06 18:48:30 [email protected] 2010-08-06 18:50:41

Jenn Leatham 2010-08-06 18:57:46 Jimb 2010-08-06 18:59:01

Finally a stadium with its own parking, and now we can stand up and cheer in the crowd without having to choke on some terrible air just blown over from Stelco or a west wind with the stench of the Bay water and RandellReef.

Lisa Hardie 2010-08-06 19:00:42 danny santoli 2010-08-06 19:01:27 east mountain or no where.

leanne 2010-08-06 19:01:32

Hamilton needs to stop ruining the bay with buildings that only some people can enter. Hamilton has already ruined most of the Lake Ontario shoreline with houses. Sure there is a walkway, but you can't see the lake just by driving by like in Burlington. The shoreline is for everyone to enjoy. Greenspace should be the only option for the bay! Connor Ling-Dolan 2010-08-0619:05:01

Donna 2010-08-06 19:06:41

Comment optiHamilton's West Harbour area is steeped in history. First Nations peoples occupied the area for thousands of years before the arrival of European immigrants to Canada began in the early 1800s. Burlington Heights, where Dundurn Castle sits, figured prominently in the War of 1812 .. this is quoted in the set sail article..what makes them so sure after stadium built and clean up of the area at WH, that the first nations arent going to claim it... TarigAbdellatief 2010-08-0619:07:11

Let the team have the East Mountain.. It will be a shame if Hamiltons stubbourn decisions make us loose this team

Candice 2010-08-06 19:15:46 D. Veri 2010-08-06 19:21:36

Mike Mitchell 2010-08-06 19:26:03

The East Mountain location for the 2015 Pan Am Games and for the Hamilton Tiger Cats is a much better place for this event of this magnitude to take place to have it downtown is totally crazy with the residents that are there and the parking issue for this venue would be quite impossible and would just cause problems and maybe even violence for a silly thing such as finding a parking place, without having to pay outrages fees to do so. Lila Hamilton 2010-08-06 19:28:17

The city already owns the East Mountain site, and there is no buliding or chemicals to dispose of.

Sherrie Westover 2010-08-06 19:43:12 Diane Dennett 2010-08-0619:46:16

Have traffic flow and parking been considered where the harbour site is concerned???

Pat Conroy 2010-08-06 19:51:26

We live not far from the East Mountain site. We've taken the bus down to Ivor Wynn for the football game. No problem. Now its time for the "city" to ride the bus up here. We pay our taxes to the city of Hamilton and are considered part of Hamilton so why not build out here. Don Wilson 2010-08-0619:52:20

I was speaking to my mother at her cottage today, and an acquaintance and his wife are driving all the way from Southampton for the football game on Saturday. Thats almost a 3 hour drive. Thats fan support!! K. Wilson

Pete Robson 2010-08-0619:59:18

East Mountain. Tiger-Cats are the main people going to use the stadium. Bob Young has more then went out of his way to offer millions to invest not only in the new stadium but on a Ampatheater and Velodrome in the North End. The Mt site offers lots of parking (North End having 600 spots says it all that this is not a good siteJ.There is also plenty of access into the Mt for people from Hamilton, Niagara, HWY 6 South. It worries me that the city council has another agenda why would they fight so hard against all this money being offered and with everything Bob Young has offered. Something stinks at City Hall and I don't want to find out down that road how many people got rich off tax payers of Hamilton (like what happened in Montreal with Olympic Stadium in 1976) because they were able to put the stadium in The North End! Vernon MacDonald 2010-08-06 20:02:19 this is the best site. But it there.

Jared Humenik 2010-08-06 20:05:08 Richard Petri 2010-08-06 20:19:49

Dawn Keith 2010-08-06 20:28:13 Rosario Ciancanelli 2010-08-06 20:42:35

I prefer the new stadium to be built on the East Mountain because it will be accessible by 2 highways, namely The Lincoln Alexander Parkway and the Red Hill Creek Expressway. The downtown location is terrible because there are no major roads fro cars to use to get to the stadium downtown and parking downtown is extremely Iited. There is lots of room on the mountain to build something new, big and tljat can seat 70,000 people. We need a stadium that can seat at least 70,000 people.

Todd Wilson 2010-08-06 20:43:36 Scott Bell 2010-08-06 20:48:25

Its the only viable solution

richard klerks 2010-08-06 21:15:26 the future grow of hamilton as a far reaching modern city would best suit the hamilton of tomorrow as well as the hamilton of today and the establishment of this stadium on the east mountain would surely benefit the present and surpass in the future of our city Donna Klerks 2010-08-06 21:17:56

Laura Switenky 2010-08-06 21:20:05 adam hinchliffe 2010-08-06 21:27:49

Nikola Levnaich 2010-08-06 21:43:26 goeastmountain.com! Charles Dass 2010-08-06 22:03:13

Doug Linton 2010-08-06 22:12:57 Linda 2010-08-06 22:15:41

It is the sensible thing to do.

Paul Field 2010-08-06 22:29:54

Where does this incompetent mayor get his facts from? He says the majority of Hamilton want the stadium built in the west harbour. I think he should have had a vote on the site instead of leaving out the tax payers. The east mountain is a much better location. I'm tired of my tax dollars being wasted downtown. Scott Woronchak 2010-08-06 22:30:02

Go Cats! I'm behind you 100%.

Scot Cooper 2010-08-06 22:52:26

The water front needs to be walkable, musical, playful and calming- not a sports rush! ed hordyk 2010-08-06 22:55:15

Paul Kosubovich 2010-08-06 23:10:41 Les & Connie Zsiros 2010-08-06 23:13:39

We think there is no parking in west harbour

Ray Paddock 2010-08-06 23:17:05

I feel that the best site is east mountain. I ahve stated the first when the debate started a couple of years ago. I feel the best place would be at the area south and east of Pritchard at the very edge of the mountain. Just east of Albian Falls. Some land would need to be purchsed but what a veiw from the Stadium and also showcasing the stadium, from here the stadium could be seen from all over the lower city and the QEW. Great for naming rights. Deborah 2010-08-06 23:22:50

If this is passed they should not be able to make another stadium in the west end. I'm sure if they took a pole they would find that most Hamilton people do prefer east mountain.

David Delville 2010-08-06 23:27:00

The Mayor has proposed a West Harbour location for a new stadium. Like Copps Coliseum and Hamilton Place, people will flock to the downtown core, buying up housing and starting numerous businesses so that they can be close to the throngs of people going to the stadium. Moreover, with the conversion of one way streets to two way, most people would love to be in the congestion and pollution that snarled traffic brings. A West Harbour stadium = no Ticats = no Pan Am Games = no money to remediate the lands down there. This is a complicated math problem and when you think about it, who amongst council could figure this out? Leanne Keddie 2010-08-06 23:38:41

Let's make the right business decision for the City here folks. Go East Mountain. We'll buy 2 sets of season ticket in the new east mountain stadium.

Neil 2010-08-07 00:03:17

The city council and its mayor - complete idiots. If they think a stadium can revitalize the downtown core they are delusional. What have they done in the past 20 years to revitalize the core? Not much evidence of anything really... now they think a stadium located near the water is going to improve this city? Downtown is the only part of the city that is not growing. The mountain (west and east), Ancaster, Grimbsy, Stoney Creek, Flamborough, etc.. etc.. are growing and have been for years. Perhaps downtown should not be the focus of growth? Bob Young is a real business guru (look at his business experience) - he has chosen a location for the stadium which will benefit the cats and Hamilton in general. He is a master of strategy - have faith. At the end of the day if the Tiger Cats are not playing in the city - what good is a waterfront stadium? -- Message to the MAYOR —- #1 Wake up who is your number one long term tenant going to be? #2 Bob Young has the ability to bring another pro sports team to the city i.e. soccer.... do you really want alienate him? #3 We have already lost the Pan Games "real deal events" because of your lack of leadership. We are in jeopardy of losing the games (which would be the first global sporting event at such magnitude to he held in this city) Bottom line events like this are needed to put us on the map. You have jeopardized this opportunity. Stop screwing around and do what your really suppose to do - lead the city and improve the city. Lillian and Tom Lauritzen 2010-08-07 01:03:51

It is all about the Ti-Cats....you need to go where the team will be viable

P Becker 2010-08-07 06:22:14 Stefan Lozinski 2010-08-07 07:26:25

A. Wade 2010-08-07 07:41:51

EAST MOUNTAIN for sure... Folks, stop and think about this... "Parking"... If you have ever been down to the pier for any festival, you know parking is hell. As the stadium sits now, there is parking issue... East Mountain is wide open and has tons of room... Then stop and think of the traffic... Can you see York Blvd., backed up for God knows how long and how far. The streets down there are not ready for the traffic or the parking... Ti-Cats are in the blood and in the city... Jason Haywood 2010-08-07 07:51:35

dave galoni 2010-08-07 09:09:00 i believe the east mountain is the best location for the stadium because you have a growing population of supporters out there and more oppertunity to continue the development thats going on out there. The harbour is our hamilton's oppertunity to finally have a beautiful waterfront community condos shops coffee shops markets the rest of the gta has waterfront living why cant we the stadium will take from that ther is not enough land for both Amber Webster 2010-08-07 10:09:44

lance 2010-08-07 10:11:31

Thank-you federal and provincial govn. for making the right choice for the councillors !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anthony groleau 2010-08-07 10:39:59

It's the only thing that makes sence

Shannon 2010-08-07 10:47:16

While I strongly believe that some form of revitalization should take place at the west harbour site -1 don't think a stadium is the solution. East Hamilton needs help too. I believe the real crux of the matter is that City of Hamilton officials - from top to bottom - need a shake up. They pat each other on the back and line each other's pockets with their decision making. I believe that Mr. Young knows that and has tried through this venture and others to show it. City politics and middle management needs a wakeup call - a revolution. Wipe them out and start again - Out with the old and in with the new! Until the city is cleaned up (from the inside out) it will not be taken seriously by outside sources - Hamilton is considered such a mess politically and in it's policies that others city's etc don't even want to deal with us - they don't even want to try half the time because of the ordeal that will most likely ensue. It's time to wakeup Hamiltonians - stop voting for these people! Revitalize the West Harbour - YES Do it with a Pan Am stadium - NO Roberta Sicanica 2010-08-07 11:03:11

It only makes sense to put the stadium on the east mountain because it is already for building. There is no need to tear anything down, or displace anyone. There is also extra land around that could be bought if needed (also ready to be developed). The Red Hill Express Way will make it easy to access the stadium. I feel in the long run this will save the city money and keep our Cats in Hamilton. GO CATS!!!!!!

Brent Hoo 2010-08-07 11:33:16 Taryn Switenky 2010-08-07 11:42:53

Katie Switenky 2010-08-07 11:43:33 Vern Nelligan 2010-08-07 11:46:00

Thank goodness someone could make a decision. Our City Councillors and Mayor should be thankful that the two governments could see that the East Mountain was the better of the two sites and will be a show place for Hamilton for a long time to come. Councillors now must vote to use the Future Fund in support of this stadium site and also support the efforts of others in making the West Harbour a People Place for all to enjoy all year round and not just a few months. Let us become a City of Progress and NOT Digress which has been the case over the last 40 years. Plan it - Build it and Enjoy it. Let us make our City's involvement in the Pan Am Games a memorable one for all to enjoy and the facilities that we will build for years to come. Bob Chwalyk 2010-08-07 11:51:03 Don Waddell 2010-08-07 11:51:28

I fully support the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the East Mountain Stadium. I believe the city council is trying to get the west harbor toxic waste brownfield cleaned up with Pan-am games money and we have no idea how long this will take or how much it will cost. What could be simpler than giving your anchor tenant, who is willing to pay a large portion of the cost, what he needs or wants to run his business.

wayne 2010-08-07 13:08:30 I support a stadium site that has a future potential to hold Olympic games. Whether harbor front, or east mountain, doesn't matter. I strongly believe that the city of Toronto will have a turn to host summer Olympic games in near future. 1976 Montrial summer Olympic game was the only one Canada had ever held. Toronto is strong candidate for the next one in Canada. The investment on this Pan Am games shall be considered as a preparation for the game bid. With a stadium of Olympic standard in place certainly will put Canada in superior position in our game bidding proposal. Harbor front has no future to meet that requirements. Of somewhat 6000 to 7000 parking spaces proposed in Harbor front site plan, 4000 are street parking. That is a joke. Traffic is another problem. We only experienced T- cats games every other week where majority of people are T-cats fans from within Hamilton. These are local events. I can not imagine how tens of thousands people pour in from hwy403 through York Blvd to get to Harbor front stadium, and spread all over our downtown streets to find a parking spot Secondly, If I put myself into upper levels government's shoe, I would reject Harbor front site too. The city of Hamilton can put yo'ur money whereever you want to invest. You tne city of Hamilton want to take this Pan Am opportunity to facilitate Harbor front revitalization projects? That's fine. But don't even think about of touching my pocket for non-game related expenditure. My investment is for the Pan Am game, and Pan Am game only. I prefer a site where I can easily monitor where my money goes into. I love our downtown life. Whenever T-cat game time, people are walking fron all directions wearing black/yellow jersey toward Iovr Wynne. The stadium speakers are so loud that you can hear from upper mountain. I always watch the game schedule, and empty my driveway one hour ahead of game time for parking. My daughter will make $10-$20 bucks for waving a parking sign for 20 minutes or so. And a couple of hours later, we will hear horn blowing, although now-a-days that sounds less and less often. This is our life, our passion for downtown Hamilton. Soon, lor Wynne stadium will become quiet. And nothing will happen at Harbor front either. It is emotional. Poeple are reluctant to accept changes. But when it comes, it comes. Let it go. Life moves on. We only hope our officials from all levels can present us a better, clear picture of East Mountain area plan, not only just the stadium itself, but surrounding areas too. What will it look like in the area of Rymal Road, Upper Ottawa, Upper Centennial once the stadium is built over there? What will we gain in exchange for losing Ivor Wynne and Harbor front, That concret bunker stadium in a middle of nowhere? That's it? You've got be kidding. William F. Lucken 2010-08-0713:13:14

Its a very good thing that the Provincial and Federal Governments could finally step in and solve Hamilton Council's Dilema. When actually there shouldn't have been a dilema at all. The East Mountain is really the only viable place for a stadium that will be accessible for all the public who want to attend any program held there.

gerrys 2010-08-07 14:39:57 Elena Suffoletta 2010-08-07 14:50:27

Go East Hamilton!!!!!

johnc 2010-08-07 14:51:34

From tiger cats to mountain lions! vince naccarato 2010-08-07 15:23:58 i think the east mountain site would be great, not only for the ti-cats, but for the city in whole, finally an owner that has a vision, and sense of direction to make it happen...

Rob 2010-08-0715:54:22

Thank you Mr. Primier, you finally made a right decision...East Mountain, I think I will go over right now and start digging... Debbie MacNevin 2010-08-07 15:56:51

e. macdonald 2010-08-0715:59:30 Dana 2010-08-07 16:24:44

Accessibility by highway access is important for a stadium site. Downtown site is not appealing at all. There are other things required there not a stadium.

Shawn shapardanis 2010-08-07 16:26:59 MARKO MRMAK 2010-08-07 16:27:16

I will be the first in line for tickets when the new East Mountain stadium is ready...Oskee Wee Wee

PAUL KERNAGHAN 2010-08-07 17:08:54 B. Ransom 2010-08-07 18:14:29

Darrell Hodge 2010-08-07 18:23:27 Matt 2010-08-07 18:23:44

Get this going!

Steve Grzenda 2010-08-07 18:27:45

Letter to Councillors sent last week and published in Ancaster News this week! East Mountain Stadium Wake up Call!! Dear Councillors: It is very disappointing to hear that Hamilton has lost the track and field component of the pan Am games. This should serve as a wake up call to all councillors. It is very simple, $60m from federal/provincial governments for a new east mountain stadium or nothing for a west harbour stadium, the message was sent yesterday. Toronto once again acts swiftly and decisively and pounces on the opportunity from Hamilton as council continues to debate and fumble the ball. Why does Hamilton always fumble the ball and Toronto always takes advantage? We are going to lose any hope for a new stadium, the Tiger cats, a soccer team, two grey cups because nobody on council wants to show leadership. For developers and investors in Hamilton this clearly shows Hamilton is not open for Business and take your investment dollars elsewhere. There is only one choice the Pan Am games wants to see, a joint agreement between the Tiger Cats and the City on an east mountain site otherwise no stadium. With regards to the Heritage funds. These funds are for all of Hamiltonians, not just the downtown or west harbour areas. A $30m investment gets the city a $100 m asset plus all the future economic spin offs. This is a no brainer. Not to Mention that Mr.Young has committed funding for the Stadium on East mountain and proposed to contribute to a velodrome and amphitheatre in the west harbour. Again a win/win for the taxpayers. How long do you expect Mr.Young to continue to lose money in Hamilton? So far Mr. Young is the only credible party that has committed funds to the stadium. The Pan Am Stadium and the future fund is to provide a legacy but the way council is acting the only legacy will be how they fumbled the ball and lost the government funding for a stadium to Toronto and Hamilton lost out once again. Hopefully, this is not the legacy you want your term in office to be remember for. An East Mountain location may not hold all the merits but it is a compromise and will at least allow the city to move forward and get a stadium which in the end it will be a win\win for the city, taxpayers, community and councillors. With a new stadium on the east mountain the Tiger Cats and the Stadium will be in this community a lot longer than any councillor holding their seat. But a debacle at this stage and all councillors will have formulated their own legacy. Vote for the sure thing rather than the unknown west harbour site with all the potential unknown environmental issues, cost issues and wishful thinking collateral development that is envisioned. The west Harbour will take atleast ten years if not longer to be transformed. The east mountain site would be a City showcase immediately providing economic spin-offs. Steve Grzenda Lisa 2010-08-07 18:48:30

East Mountain is a better location and fit for the Ti Cats and stadium. Parking would be terrible at the Bayfront and so would traffic. Don't be crazy! Support the East Mountain

Deborah Page 2010-08-07 18:51:06

It is about time East Hamilton got something. Everything seems to go to Downtown or West Hamilton. Todd Aldgate 2010-08-07 19:04:52

steve kusch 2010-08-07 19:28:19

When will the city council realize that there is more to Hamilton then just below the escarpment. This city only spends you tax dollars on things that they can see from the top of city hall.the mountain gets nothing. Christine young 2010-08-07 19:29:18

Obvious choice! Highway accessible. West harbour site more suitable for park or rec centre.

Jim Bowman 2010-08-07 19:38:34 km contesti 2010-08-07 19:47:26

evan contesti 2010-08-07 19:48:25 ron contesti 2010-08-07 19:49:00

Steven Hey 2010-08-07 22:06:00 east mountain NOT west harbour, think for once city council remember election year eh Frank McKinney 2010-08-07 23:07:16

I would attend games on the mountain that had PARKING and the option to bring my family and tailgate and be able to get home with ease

Nick Frankovich 2010-08-07 23:11:17

Obviously, we need an anchor tenant to make this project worthwhile. Also, parking and access to a venue has a huge influence on whether or not I bring my 3 children to an event. The east mountain as well as the Binbrook area continue to grow with new development and this location is the only one that makes sense. Furthermore, the growth in Winona would also benefit the east mountain location because of the Red Hill Expressway. Linda Schumacher 2010-08-08 00:02:53

Mike Comeau 2010-08-08 10:22:30

To me this makes so much sense !! How much of the total cost is needed to clean up the west harbour site?? Then at the other end of the city you have this readily available piece of land, waiting for the stadium to be built!! Somebody should have thought of this months ago and then the Pan-am bid would not be in jeopardy, Enough bickering folks !!! JUST GET IT DONE Mark Cunningham 2010-08-08 10:48:00

Jonathon 2010-08-08 10:57:08

Comment: I think we risk losing the cats if we keep screwing around. I think the province and the Feds, have our best interests in their hearts, minds, and pocket books. Jon Danya Scime 2010-08-0811:25:59

Bravo to Bob Young and the Supporters of the Hamilton Tiger Cats ! I firmly agree that the West Harbor needs to be revitalized to bring Hamilton back into a sought after destination for living, working and playing. Use the amazing water front to its' full potential!!! Develop condominiums, office space and more recreational areas for EVERYONE to enjoy 24/7/365. A guaranteed tax base without any loss to the City. If there is room, build the VeIedrome...as long as it does not interfere with the views to and from the water. If it can be incorporated with the Stadium, on the East mountain, do it!!! Real estate with water frontage SHOULD be worth prime dollars ! It is everywhere else in North America... If the City of Hamilton really does want to do the best for all tax payers, look into what will be sustainable on its' own...not with up keep, or possible loss in any way. Keep with the original plan for "Setting Sails"... Move forward with that vision and let our "Caretaker" run his business in a location that will finally be a positive investment...Bob Young knows how to run multi million dollar corporations, he knows what his Team needs to succeed. Thank goodness that the 'higher powers' that be, have intercepted this ball ~ move forward everyone and let's make this a win win scenario for both locations ! Linda Jacobs 2010-08-0811:29:24 Mike Tibbar 2010-08-0811:38:46

Let's get 'er done!

chris kovacs 2010-08-08 11:46:19 i was at last nites game and it was a nightmare trying to leave the game and someone wants to put the stadium way downtown thats even worse i drive from stoney creek and my family drives from grimsby the easy acsess is the way to go. on top of all that if u want to built the downtown u have to establish corporate who will make money down there 24hrs aday Dennis Cook 2010-08-08 12:44:42

chris 2010-08-08 13:13:46 to whome ever this concerns: I.m a 3rd genration ticat season ticket holder and if the city of hamilotn don't build this new stadium on the east mountain i'm afraid to say this but i will never renew my season tickets let alone never go to another game again. The east mountain is a better spot of the stadium with alot more space, the west harbor is nothing but the city using their mayors back door deals and hand shacks with friends to screw the tax payers of their hard eraned money for nothing but a waste. Paul Poirier 2010-08-0813:49:21

If each person takes the time to evaluate the facts, it is obvious that the best decision for all involved, including those who have no personal interest in football or soccer is the East Mountain location. Tax payers in no way should be responsible for this business venture; which it clearly is. We only need to look as far as the facility that sits downtown, that never produced the revenues that were promised or an NHL team.

Char Baker 2010-08-08 13:49:23

Totally agree with the mountain location, I can tell you I would never go to harbor location. Karl Gower from Muskoka 2010-08-08 14:05:45

Rod 2010-08-08 14:07:09

I support the East Mountain site all the way. Lori Dimmock 2010-08-08 14:36:24

Arthur Deveney 2010-08-08 14:44:05 Rob Selvaggi 2010-08-08 14:50:36 come on people show Mr young you care too...,

glenn mcisaac 2010-08-08 15:03:59 Kristen McCormack 2010-08-08 15:32:28

The Tiger Cats are a huge part of Hamilton and I believe the best location for the new stadium is the East Mountain. The PAN-AM 2015 games/ Tiger Cats keep us on the map, and the best way to promote and give a positive impression to others about the city of Hamilton hosting the games and our CFL team is to choose the east mountain as our "new home".

Mike Wallach 2010-08-08 15:57:13 Dana Trigiani 2010-08-08 16:39:30

Please do not screw this great opportunity up for our City. Time for a new Stadium on the East Mountain, and time for a new City Council!!

carolyn clarke 2010-08-08 16:50:15 you need a lot more then a stadium in the downtown core to help bring it back, give the tax payers of our city a break and let it be built on the mountain, public transportation will happen,the mountain will thrieve.THIS SHOULD BE WHAT THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY WANT NOT THE POLITIANS!!! Cindy Zawislak 2010-08-08 16:54:44

Patricia DelMonaco 2010-08-08 16:58:05 Tom Hyslop 2010-08-08 17:03:14

It is a no brain decision. Fred has his head up his ass. The future of hamilton is up on the mountain anyway. I avoid downtown except when necessary. Put a bulldozer downtown and clean it up then maybe some day down the road developing things like this would make sense in the core.

Adam Bridge 2010-08-08 17:06:37 William A. Hoch 2010-08-08 17:40:30

Susanne LeBlanc 2010-08-08 17:42:17 peg harrington 2010-08-08 17:46:46

That man needs a good wake up call his way or the highway ,no wonder our city is in such a mess.I don.t blame bob young if he goes some were else.AIl we do is pay for the mayors screw ups.The east mountain would be a better place then what he wants,if it goes down at the west end i will never step foot in there or support any thing that takes place.I can see more of are hard earn money going out the window.

jay lannin 2010-08-08 17:57:22

The East Mountain location for a stadium is aligned with all the ongoing commercial development in the area. Keep the West Harbour location residential. lily diberardo 2010-08-08 18:02:23

go east hamilton go. this is our future.

Brian Downey 2010-08-08 18:08:56 Stephanie Sullivan 2010-08-08 18:17:35

Lori Richard 2010-08-08 18:18:26

Better than the West Harbour site more ways in and out, better access to the highways and will bring more people in from other areas. Peggy Brasnyo 2010-08-0818:20:40

I think that this would be the best location for traffic, parking and people from out of town would be easier for them to get to from all highways.

Jayne Bentley James 2010-08-08 18:22:21 John Brasnyo 2010-08-08 18:22:37

This would be the best location for everyone, as far as traffic, parking and being able to get to it from all highways

Dave Harrington 2010-08-0818:23:17 Keelan Mckillop 2010-08-08 18:24:25

Breanne Thomson 2010-08-08 18:24:48

In my oppinion the downtown core and harbour have enough. Also if the stadium is moved to the harbour then we are going to be running ino alot of the same problems as ivor wynne stadium, such as lack of parking, excessive hagglers, as where i beleive if you were to put it up on the east mountian their is room for it for one and alot less problems that will have to be overcome. John 2010-08-08 18:25:26 why did city buy up land property before site picked. maybe someones goihg todo alright.

Edward Smith 2010-08-08 18:27:07

I would like to make a comment on our "esteemed" mayor Mr. Eisenberger's comment regarding the governments statement not to fund the west harbour location. Why doesn't pull his private little head out of his private little ass and listen to the constituents and financial experts. The east mountain has been expanding exponentially for years now, why not give those businesses a fighting chance for success and, why not make that waste of money and greenspace called the Red Hill Expressway actually useful for something other than flooding out during a heavy rainstorm. And have you ever tried to get into the harbour area from the 403 what a pain!!!! Keith Houston 2010-08-08 18:30:30

It's about time we on the mountain got a say in the stadium debate. It's a no brainer. Easy access to both the 403 via The Link and the QEW via the Red Hill Expressway. A lot less traffic congestion and less impact on residential areas.

Tom Allen 2010-08-08 18:30:43

I wouldn't be surprise if the Pan AM games get totally pulled from Hamilton. And the Tl-Cats move out of Hamilton. Given the lack of leadership on the whole city council. I can't wait to vote this fall in the municiple elections. Randy Biyson 2010-08-08 18:32:00

Lynda Chandler 2010-08-08 18:35:07

The Mayor forgets the Hamilton Mountain is a very large part of Hamilton. The Mayor and the City Councillors are out to lunch. I don't think they have the ability to make a decision without the temper tantrums of a two year old. All of them should grow up and use the brains they were supposed to be born with. Matt Duckworth 2010-08-08 18:35:48

Shelley Oldfield 2010-08-08 19:05:33 Jonathan Gibson 2010-08-08 19:05:52

If everyone keeps dragging their feet, we will not get the Pan Am games, and Im willing to bet that there will be alot of disappointed Hamiltonians. The East Mountain location is actually a better location because you won't need to clean up the land like with the North End Iocation...and Im a North Ender and, I would love to see it down here, but it is better suited for the mountain.

Patrick Engel 2010-08-08 19:09:31

As a former resident of Hamilton and a current resident of St. Catharines, I would like to present an 'out-of- towner' opinion. The drive to the East Mountain site would be approximately 15 to 20 minutes shorter (each way] than the West Harbour site for residents of the Niagara Peninsula at the best of times. On a game day or event day, that time would likely double. This fact, coupled with parking, which will be an issue for the out of town crowd who cannot realistically utilize mass transit, make the East Mountain site the only feasible choice. I understand that it would be wonderful if 25000 Hamiltonians all took the HSR Downtown on Game day to shop, dine, stroll, and cheer on the Ti-cats 10 times a year, but it is as unrealistic as it is idealistic. This stadium doesn't work without out of towners driving to it. There are 500,000 people in the Niagara Peninsula. Why not make it an hour closer for them? They will come. Out of town dollars being spent in Hamilton, that is how your stadium pays for itself. Build some condos on the West Harbour site - people pay more for water view. Mark 2010-08-0819:26:27

Do the right thing for the Ti-Cats.

Lizzy Young 2010-08-08 19:28:15

Why shouldnt we be allowed a studium up here downtown has Copps, Hamilton Place, The Art Gallery, What do we have up here nothing. Frederick Allcock 2010-08-08 19:40:41

After enjoying the game on Saturday, I also had the pleasure of walking it seemed like miles before I reached my car. I "like" the "driveway to driveway" concept. Oh and the shuttle bus to Eastgate was jammed, standing room only. You have to love breathing in all that stale beer odor in close quarters.

Susan Wells 2010-08-08 19:47:55

Hamilton has a reputation as not being friendly to business opportunities I can't believe that this city again wants to lose another business rather than look at the business case for the East Mountain Mike Buchan 2010-08-08 19:49:17

Diana Pearce 2010-08-08 19:52:21 brenda dickens 2010-08-08 19:54:58

Jen 2010-08-08 20:02:38

I would love to see the stadium on the east mountain since there is alot of space that can hold a large stadium in witch we need. I really wouln't want to see it down at the harbour since there would be no parking at all. Linda Allcock 2010-08-08 20:03:03

My first choice was Confederation Park but it wasn't even presented as an option. I am a supporter of the east mountain for a stadium. I have been down to the Waterfront area and enjoy the facilities there such as Discovery Centre as well as the natural enviroment. To travel in that area for a football game would not be pleasurable. It is not an easily accessible place with large numbers of cars which I found out during fireworks displays. I certainly wouldn't want to be at a game down there during cold damp days in the fall at the Waterfront The east mountain has good access, the airport is near and parking would be great. My husband and I park a long way from the stadium when attending games. We would like parking at the stadium. We could have outdoor events at the east mountain stadium besides football games. My vote is for the EAST MOUNTAIN. Linda Allcock JT 2010-08-08 20:06:41 Joyce Moulton 2010-08-08 20:09:25

[email protected] 2010-08-08 20:36:17

East mt makes the most sense Kevin Francis 2010-08-08 20:37:00

Mary De Jong 2010-08-08 20:39:54

The Hamilton Council needs to listen to the recommendation of the mediator and select the East Mountain site as the location for the PanAm Stadium Richard De Jong 2010-08-08 20:46:56

Putting a stadium on the harbour will not do anything to revive the downtown. Nice sentiment but putting the Pan Am Stadium will have a negligible effect on the downtown area. Put the stadium on the east mountain if you can't put it in Confederation Park.

Don & Judy Harman 2010-08-08 20:58:12

It only makes sense to put this stadium on the east mountain. The funding supports the east mountain. There is no logical reason to pursue any other location at this point. Allison Ward 2010-08-08 21:17:46

Chris Eager 2010-08-08 21:21:05

A west harbour site is ridiculous. I will not support a west harbour stadium...plain and simple. mark Gardner 2010-08-08 21:28:36

John & Glenna Prokopp 2010-08-08 21:47:23

Come on City Council please get your act together before we lose everything the City is getting larger not smaller we need to build were there is better excess to highways no one will use city transit get your heads out of the clouds and do whats right for the City and for further expansion down the road planning ahead is everything East Mountain has all the necessary land for extra parking and more area for building a retractable roof for the stadium would also encourage a better attendance to all sports and games Gino Porco 2010-08-08 21:59:50

I am in support of the Hamilton East Mountain stadium location.

Andy Coburn 2010-08-08 22:02:22 Dave Deyell 2010-08-08 22:08:10

Jeff Laing 2010-08-08 22:13:27 Scott Fairbairn 2010-08-08 22:24:48

For the love of God, listen to Bob!

Constance Campbell 2010-08-08 22:35:20 Jim Hyk 2010-08-08 23:23:41

For over 30 years now we have faced many challenges with having a stadium in a residential neighbourhood and for 30 years now we have said that if we were to do it again, we wouldn't subject the users or the residents to that again Here we are debating the location with one of the locations (west Harbour site) being directly pinned in a residential area. Haven't we learned anything in the past 30 years ??? The current stadium which I truly admit has the best sightlines for viewing CFL games in the league (I know I've been to all the ball parks ) however its location, age and amenities hold it back from being anything more then a good park to watch CFL football. Residents put up with hosting the 10-11 CFL games a year, but have not and do not appreciate any other major events in that Building. Major events ( ones that are needed to financially support a stadium of that size) are a nuisance to all residents living in the area...and believe me the promoters aren't thrilled with having to put up with the restrictions either. Set ups and tear downs of concerts are frequently done at night. Having tow motors, Stadium lights and tractor trailers moving around just outside of someone's house at 3:00am isn't pleasant and doesn't do much for the neighbour in general. We need to build a stadium which is inviting to promoters and users alike. This is the only way the stadium can become successful and operate without having the citizens having to subsidize the building on an annual basis. Therefore it needs to host at least 35 -45 major events (15,000 people++) a year. Promoting and hosting those events takes a stadium that is not only functional but appeals to the masses as well. You can't do that in a building that is "Land Locked" by homes and rail yards. As for the economic impact the stadium would have in the West Harbour??? All you need to do is look at the impact Ivor Wynn Stadium has had in the Barton / Cannon St area for the past 30 years to see that it hasn't happened yet ...and never will. Bob Young has a good grasp of what's needed to make this business model a success ..let's work with him to make this East Mountain Site the new home for the Cats and one that all Hamilton residents can be proud of for years to come. Jim Hyk Don McCormick,Calgary,Ab. 2010-08-08 23:27:28

Lets ALL get behind and get this STADUIM biult before its too late people. Put ALL your support behind and get this done for ALL HAMILTIONONS THAT LIVE IN THIS GREAT CITY. ginger ellsworth 2010-08-08 23:28:17

Trin Wight 2010-08-08 23:29:10

We my family would go see more games if located on the east mountain. And it would be a lot easier to access for all. Accessibility for those who require it and parking. I hope you will make the right decision, in my opinion east mountain. Chris Ward 2010-08-08 23:29:23

Let me get this straight, on one side you have Bob Young and the Ticats who will be the main tenant in this new facility for the next 40 years or more and in the other corner you have a mayor who seems to be trying to push a political agenda. The Bob Young camp has, provided up to ten different locations for the stadium, showing their willingness to compromise. Young has pledged millions of his own money to assist in the project, illustrating his commitment to the community. The Ticats have talked about bringing professional soccer to the city and making the stadium a multi• purpose facility that thousands of kids in the GTA will benefit from, and has given many compelling reasons why his desired location on the East Mountain would work better than the West Harbour location. This Mayor Fred Eisenberger, as far as I have read, has not given any real reasons as to why his location is better with regards to the stadium, or the sports it is being built for in the first place, and has only argued that it will revitalize the area; which is a revitalization project by the way, that is something that Bob Young is apparently willing to help with as well. Oh and you can bet that Mr. Eisenberger has not put a penny of his own money behind any of his thoughts or ideas, politicians are really only good at spending other people's money. Like most, I'm on the outside looking in but if this local government gets stubborn and blows this it will go down as one of the biggest municipal government gaffes in the history of our country. The funding is there, the feds and Provincial government have signed off on the money, and yet there is a mayor who is poised to scuttle the whole deal. All I can say to the folks in Hamilton is, if I were you, I would circle the next Election Day on your calendar. It may be a complex problem, but there is a simple answer, build the stadium on the East Mountain.

AngAmore 2010-08-08 23:29:39 M. Fabac 2010-08-08 23:35:57

As a big fan of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and a fan who attends only 2 games a season, I would become a season ticket holder for an east mountain stadium. I choose not to be one at Ivor Wynne or at a west harbour stadium simply because of access. Parking is horrible and leaving the stadium with no highway access is just as bad. City council, you need to listen to Mr Bob Young and the people of Hamilton and go East Mountain!

dmartini 2010-08-08 23:37:15 BRENDEN 2010-08-08 23:44:48

Tyler Adams 2010-08-08 23:45:04 Karen Binkley 2010-08-08 23:46:13

Neil Jung 2010-08-09 00:05:33

The East Mountain is such a logical and sensible choice, it's not funny. It's easy to access the site through the expressway, which means I don't have to go through miles of local roads to reach a stadium. Choosing the East Mountain site means having fans from a wider area coming to the site. Don't make the mistake of choosing the west-site. Sonya Richardson 2010-08-09 00:51:46

East Hamilton is a perfect spot, living in the north end of hamilton I've seen way to much traffic in the area if there is an event at Bay Front park. The site on the mountain is perfect for parking and is able to handle the traffic and the people.

paul wilson 2010-08-09 01:04:44

Im in total favour of building a bigger seat (35,000- 45,000] stadium for The East Mountain and hopefully keepping the park and smaller venue downtown.. It would be a great asset for Hamilton,..which could use both venues!! we have a huge need for both,..everyone wins!!!! Linda Brown 2010-08-09 01:39:58

1. traffic with one-way streets at the west harbour and no parking should be reason enough not to go there! July 1st fireworks traffic was a nightmare. 2. let's develop a new part of Hamilton with restaurants etc. on the east moutain. 3. wind from lake will affect the game and will be chilly for fans. 4. Bob Young is intelligent and shoud be listened to and supported for his loyalty. Experts agree with him, so lose your pride city council.

Kim Salai 2010-08-09 03:28:03

Yes this is by far the best place, easy highway access for visitors, and east mountain is expanding amazingly, its the place to be. People from everywhere complain about the hamilton downtown area, access, it should never be a place that draws large football crowds, just annoying. Where as the East Mountain, is happening, great atmosphere, and would attrack, even more business opportunities for Hamilton, if the stadium where there. Many new comers to the area haven't seen the built up area of the East Mountain, nor the new highway access, its truly something to be proud of. J. Melnyk 2010-08-09 06:44:03 access...access...access.

Jennifer H 2010-08-09 07:01:39

Everything is always downtown and I think it's time to bring something up the mountain, the Stadium should be built where there's more room and that's East Mountain mark branco 2010-08-09 07:02:12 we are wasting time

Cindy Caputo 2010-08-09 07:14:15 Laura Keith 2010-08-09 07:45:43

Frank Trivieri 2010-08-09 07:49:03 Rob 2010-08-09 07:51:53

Go East Mountain.

Gail Henderson 2010-08-09 07:53:17 Dave Hutt 2010-08-09 08:04:10

chris doug 2010-08-09 08:31:37 Cameron Bond 2010-08-09 08:34:27

Councilor's, If this was a democratic process from the start, meaning council took unbiased open views on all site applications...there would at least seem to be a process. But as the mayor and the spectator like to say repeatedly "the city's" and/or "Hamilton City Council's" West Harbour location like it was their own creation. It's was a done deal from the start. Everyone else that came along like Bob Young was an annoyance. The mayor says West Harbour is the view of "every" Hamiltonian...always has been from the start, offending anyone who doesn't reside in wards 1 or 2. Most I talk to can't fathom why you'd want such a venue in that congested location. You don't care if the Tiger Cats make a profit or come or go. I don't get it and it's the most suspicious part of this whole debacle. Vote East Mountain please!!!! Show that democracy still exists and hasn't been replaced by a dictatorship. All those CC'd please forward by any means possible before this vote!!!! Yours Democratically....Cameron Bond. Melissa Thompson 2010-08-09 08:42:55 Stacey Long 2010-08-0611:49:25

I would actually go to a Tiger Cat game if you were on the East Mountain. It's a great location and easy to get to PLUS the east mountain needs to grow more. Parking will not be an issue as well and everyone could take public transit. They could even do up an HSR bus or 2 and make an official route for people attending locally. Tiger Cats -1 hope you get the east! You have my support as well as my family.

Morna Ahlstedt 2010-08-06 11:49:32 Bob Stark 2010-08-0611:53:40

Why would anybody want to go down town to attend anything ?????

steve wolkowski 2010-08-06 12:07:44

East Mountain is DEFINITELY a better site both physically and estetically for the team and the Hamilton patrons! Shawn Hamill 2010-08-06 12:10:19

Eric House 2010-08-06 12:12:24

There are 3,000 homes on hold in Summit Park until Rymal Road is widened to 4 lanes. Re Ropa 9 Brad Brock 2010-08-0612:21:55

There is a lot more access for easy in and out. More room for expansion. It just makes more seance.

Peter MacDonald 2010-08-06 12:22:42

Lets Go East Mountain!!!! Listen to the Caretaker...the city of hamilton needs to, relocate to the east mountain! Donna 2010-08-06 12:23:57

If the new stadium is built in the down town area, I will NOT go to any games. The traffic to leave the site will be unbearable. I do not want to wait a couple of hours just to leave the area. Look at the havoc with traffic when the Bulldogs play.

Lindsay 2010-08-06 12:26:27 Otis 2010-08-0612:27:11

TOM NEEB 2010-08-06 12:28:33 John kustor 2010-08-06 12:29:43

Come on the sun rises in the east and sets in the west it is time hamilton looked to the future, embrase it and stop trying to prop up the past, ther is only one clear choice the future GO EAST MOUNTAIN

Angus MacKay 2010-08-06 12:38:12 Cathy 2010-08-06 12:47:47

For conveince, More parking opportunities, and closer. But the main reason is cost of construction would be less in my opinion

DIANA GUNDERMAN 2010-08-06 12:48:30 RYAN GARRICK 2010-08-06 12:49:48

WILF GUNDERMAN 2010-08-06 12:52:41 Mike Kawchuk 2010-08-0612:57:08

• Dana 2010-08-06 13:11:57

If the Ticats are not going to use a stadium, it shouldn't be built... if this is where the Ticats will play, this is where it should go. It is a site that both sides agreed to during facilitation... end of story. Nathan Heemskerk 2010-08-06 13:24:39

Time to give up on Hamilton's West Harbour - it's a wasteland of poor decisions. The east mountain is the only decision that makes sense.

• Fred Dent 2010-08-06 13:51:33

- Lets build this Stadium in the wide open spaces,not stuff it into the West Harbour.Think of the future?

• Rosslyn & Scott Dawson ^k 2010-08-0613:53:36

Parking and congestion would be a major problem if the stadium is built at west harbour. The mountain location would be perfect, count me IN!!!!!!

• Andy Del Col 2010-08-06 14:05:40 Wes Mott 2010-07-2117:46:47

Build the stadium on the East Mountain.

Victoria Blainey 2010-07-2118:02:25 torn sebisty 2010-07-2118:15:51

Cam Evans 2010-07-21 18:20:49 just do it Mike (Earl on cfl.ca] 2010-07-21 18:23:07

So far the EM site, while not perfect, provides the best compromise and fits in with what the facilitator has delivered as part of his mandate. Some people wish to dismiss what Mr. Fenn was paid to do. I don't.

David Winchester 2010-07-21 18:23:24

There is also space for future expansion, something that isn't available at the West Harbour site Jeff Bailey 2010-07-21 18:23:55

Let's come to an agreement and finally move on.

Todd Laidman 2010-07-2118:23:56 kyle 2010-07-21 18:25:20

GO CATS GO

Blake Macleod 2010-07-21 18:27:29

This is the right way to go. Cathy Wood 2010-07-2118:29:01

nancy young 2010-07-21 18:30:17 Alan 2010-07-2118:30:30

The East Mountain just makes too much sense. Land Accesibility Shopping Close by Restaurants Close by Room for expansion Room for parking Ability to hold concerts Place for tailgating Place where the city is expanding Land that can actually support a stadium The city needs to spend money elsewhwere other than the core/waterfront.

Anne 2010-07-21 18:30:56 Michael Buckingham 2010-07-2118:31:59

Zoe Young 2010-07-21 18:32:04

Go East Mountain! Fight the West Harbour money pit! Steve Vukovic 2010-07-21 18:32:19

I've been saying this all along, i think its the better option, it will show a side of Hamilton that not much people know about yet, the area is booming and its the perfect time! Used to live around the corner of Ivor Wynne, would love to live around the corner of the new stadium! GO CATS!

Samantha 2010-07-21 18:34:47 DanM 2010-07-2118:34:54

There hasn't been a business case made for the West Harbour stadium. No private entity (Ticats, developers, Katz) has committed money to a West Harbour stadium, which should be a big clue that there IS no business case for a stadium there. A business case should be made for West Harbour and the East Mountain, and then council or a third party should review the findings.

Dale Fearman 2010-07-21 18:36:05

When I lived in east Hamilton, my wife and I would take the bus to Ivor Wynne. But with limited Sunday service, or none at all on Holidays we would walk. Once upon a time, a ticket holder for game day could get a free bus ride to the stadium. (HSR where are you?). I live out of town now, and I use the car to go to games. With the knowledge of a bus ride to and from the game, I could park further away from the stadium and thereby help to ease traffic congestion. Good luck Folks! Sean Coates 2010-07-2118:36:40

I support the mountain stadium

Mike Borger 2010-07-21 18:37:19 G. Carol Zonnekeyn 2010-07-2118:37:41

dave day 2010-07-21 18:37:49

it's a great idea, west harbour is a very bad idea SHIRLWARD 2010-07-2118:38:36

Mountain makes more sense than downtown

Jackie Earle 2010-07-21 18:38:48 thank goodness...this makes so mcuh more sensc.lots of room..no one way streets ..who thought that one up. hwy and road access...thats the ticket! Charles Lutz 2010-07-2118:39:05

BUILD IT!!! GO TICATS!!!

WILLIAM MCGRATH 2010-07-21 18:39:57

I support the Hamilton East Mountain stadium location< I don't want not part of a West Hamilton Toxic Dump Site Tom Armellini 2010-07-21 18:42:14

The East mount stadium makes perfect sense for the Tiger-Cats and the city of Hamilton.

james harron 2010-07-2118:42:41 David Outhwaite 2010-07-21 18:43:25

Mark Fadden 2010-07-21 18:43:28

I support Karen Ironside 2010-07-21 18:43:57

Beth Hibbard 2010-07-2118:44:33

East mountain is the only location that makes sense. Good land and lots of parking. Love it Sheri Oak 2010-07-21 18:44:52

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Cam 2010-07-2118:44:55 go east mountain! and go ti cats go msd 2010-07-2118:45:27

Once a West Harbour supporter, and I'll go wherever the stadium is built in town but I think this option makes too much sense. And I'm all for redevelopment in West Harbour but I don't think a stadium belongs as part of it.

Jason Pegg 2010-07-21 18:45:41

The only site that makes sense. Darlene 2010-07-2118:45:50

I think it should be up there because the mountain is growing and we need something like that there...hopefully it will give the customers somewhere to park also..

Sharron Wilcox 2010-07-2118:45:59 Doug Lightheart 2010-07-2118:46:04

Go Cats go East Mountain, both the city and the team have to survive and thrive, and the City has too many other options available on the waterfront to force the Cats into a money losing deal.

Ron Gillen 2010-07-21 18:46:39

Keep it clean not in the industreal core !! Marco A. Tollis 2010-07-2118:46:51

Sean 2010-07-21 18:47:14 Anish Gaji 2010-07-21 18:47:47

Tom Riddell 2010-07-2118:47:57

I Been season ticket Holder for past 7 Years If the stadium is in West Harbor Will not be attending games as I don't feel safe in Downtown Core. Also Want a stadium where I can Tail Gate with Friends. David E. Smith 2010-07-21 18:48:20

Box J Seats 34 & 35

Mark-Alan Whittle 2010-07-21 18:48:56

This web site is a fantastic resource for Hamilton taxpayers to reference, as we follow the progress of the East Mountain Entertainment District proposed by Hamilton Tiger-Cat business experts and supported by hundreds of thousands of Hamiltonians. Kudos. shawn ,amanda ,sue 2010-07-2118:49:07 east mountain is better it is less money to easy clean up ,and easier to get access too tigercats fan go cats go

Stan Byrdziak 2010-07-21 18:50:34

CoWest harbour location is a great place for a hotel, boutiques, arts, restaurant and cafes, and I could also see a CASINO, which would bring needed dollars for our city coffers. Don't waste this beautiful area for a stadium which will be used few times a year. Jen Horak 2010-07-2118:51:35

I'm happy to finally see a viable option presented for this stadium. This is a step in the right direction for both the Ticats and Hamilton as a city overall.

Rob Henderson 2010-07-21 18:53:04

I support the East Mountain location for the Pan Am Stadium. This location provides the City of Hamilton, and the Tiger Cats with a site that is sustainable financially, for both parties. The west harbour site should be developed, as an entertainment district, however, after fighting the traffic for the Canada Day fireworks, it is very obvious that the site is not suitable for a 30,000 seat stadium. Brandon 2010-07-2118:54:07

Ive lived in hamilton all my life and i think that this location is a great idea. GO ticats GO

Lenore Besman 2010-07-21 18:54:13

One of the reasons I don't attend as many games as I'd like is because of the traffic jams going to and leaving a game, as well as walking a mile after parking the car. The traffic going to a game in a West Harbour location would be a nightmare! The Easr mountain is accessible to everyone with some form of transportation. Alex Dan 2010-07-2118:54:24

I love it. Great site, great cause, great team. Can't wait.

Ron Barlow 2010-07-2118:55:03

A stadium/commercial complex "fits in" with the East Mountain neighbourhood whereas building one at the the Rheem factory site does not fit in business-wise nor does it fit in with the City's Official Plan for the area. Julie Elliott 2010-07-2118:55:28

Marie Grasley 2010-07-2118:55:30

Love this east mountain option...coming from Haldimand...awesome access!! Brian Torrance 2010-07-2118:56:10

Anna Marie Sears 2010-07-21 18:57:38

If the stadium has to be moved than I support the East Mountain stadium location. I just don't understand why you can't tear down the old stadium and build a new one right where it is now. Just tear down Scott Park school and add it to the stadium. (It might be cheaper on our pocket books.] Someone special 2010-07-2119:00:35

I support

Colton Taylor 2010-07-21 19:07:31 Shelley Oldfield 2010-07-2119:08:15

Liza Sharp 2010-07-21 19:08:49 randall wright 2010-07-2119:09:04

Jason 2010-07-21 19:10:46

Lets keep the Ticats in Hamilton and lets get them a stadium on the east mountain. Tom Lewington 2010-07-2119:11:15

Eriks Ragis 2010-07-2119:11:37 Cara-Lea Suttie 2010-07-21 19:11:43

This is the location that makes the most sense. Sure, there are issues, but that would be the case with any possible location. Please, use common sense and go with the East Mountain location for our new Stadium!

jason zelem 2010-07-21 19:11:45 yes i want the east mountain it will be nice to play football they on the east mountain go ticats go i am a big ticats fan Brydon 2010-07-21 19:13:12

Sylvia Jansons 2010-07-21 19:13:23 Lynsay 2010-07-21 19:13:38

Rob Aspinall 2010-07-21 19:13:43 will miss old ivor wynn but a new stadium is needed, i live in b.c. but was born in hamilton. still a die hard ti- cat fan chris 2010-07-21 19:14:25

Ralph Reynolds 2010-07-21 19:14:47

ent Optional. Michael geer 2010-07-2119:15:07

Ray Zivanovic 2010-07-2119:15:58

I would much prefer a site on the mountain. As it is, the traffic around IWS isn't the greatest on game day. From a business point of view residents do not want things such as concerts at the current stadium because of excessive noise. Why put the residents through the same trauma in a different part of the lower city. Accessibility, convenience, and more attractions can be successful given the right area for the stadium. Time to let level heads prevail and put the stadium in a location that is feasible for the tax payers of the city, and the respect for the peace and quiet for its residents. Ray Zivanovic Eric Grossnickle 2010-07-21 19:16:26

Allan Easson 2010-07-2119:19:06 i really believe a stadium on the east mountain is the perfect location. With access from red hill and the line it would be really accessable. Lets get this done people!!! Pat Hanley 2010-07-2119:20:00

Jim Hughes 2010-07-21 19:20:12 Rudy DeRosa 2010-07-2119:24:09

Ronald John Mclnnis 2010-07-21 19:24:19 Ian Temple 2010-07-2119:24:29

Thomas Utter 2010-07-21 19:24:54 Cheryl Szonyi 2010-07-2119:25:10

Jennifer Crosgrove 2010-07-21 19:25:18

Comment Marguerite Utter 2010-07-2119:25:36

Jeff Mooney 2010-07-21 19:25:54 Jeff 2010-07-2119:27:32

Michael J. Atkinson 2010-07-21 19:28:00 D Raposo 2010-07-21 19:28:21

Adam Webber 2010-07-21 19:28:34

This is a great idea. The location on the East Mountain is growing every week. With the additions of the the new theater, and shopping complex this location would be prime for a stadium. I hope Hamilton invests in this area. Heather Morgan 2010-07-21 19:33:16

If the Caretaker and the rest of the organization cannot get the City to see sense, they need to join forces with business and build it themselves and then rent out the space at 15 % less then the City rents their spaces out and make more money. I support our Caretaker!!!!!

Eden 2010-07-21 19:33:20

Perfect spot for a stadium. Great access in and out, beautiful view, parking (fans can finally have real tailgate parties). Perfect for live concerts and other venues. Will definitely start going to ti-cats games again if the stadium is on the east mountain. Alex 2010-07-21 19:36:08

Great stuff. Easy to support and idea that makes sense.

Lisa Morrison 2010-07-21 19:36:48 David Beltrano 2010-07-21 19:38:17

Sean Webb 2010-07-2119:38:48

I fully support the proposal put forward by Bob Young and the Hamilton-Tigers for a the new stadium. It is clear that Mr. Young is prepared to help finance the building of the new facility and not only generate new revenues for the Tiger-Cats, but help manage the facility so that it does not cost area tax payers more money.This is an excellent opportunity to construct a facility that recognizes the need for Hamilton to move forward and stop this cycle of failure. In addition I would be happy to offer $50 cash towards the new stadium. And I challenge others to do the same. Diana Peavoy 2010-07-21 19:40:18

Ryan 2010-07-21 19:40:43 ed 2010-07-21 19:41:19

Dan Arsenault 2010-07-2119:41:56

I agree a stadium with no parking will not work. The trafic must move quickly in and out of the stadium. I 'am a resedent of the east end and public transit would require two buses and over an at least an hour in time if not more. The east mountian would mean driving it would also be a quick trip. Building a stadium in a resedental neighbour hood would also have limitations and how long before the resedents would be blocking concerts and load events much like the resedents around ivor wynn did after a pink floyed concert in the 70's claude B 2010-07-2119:43:31

ellen lewandowski 2010-07-21 19:43:48

Great Idea!~ Tarah Chapman 2010-07-21 19:45:46

Jim Narbonne 2010-07-2119:46:08 there is no transportation to the harbour front area and the main roads to get in and out are terrible, it would be very congested trying to get home from there. Many more options on the east mountain. Kathleen Foster 2010-07-2119:49:45

Stan Burditt 2010-07-2119:51:07 Monica German 2010-07-21 19:51:17

Michelle Lee 2010-07-21 19:51:22

Couldn't put it in a better place!! Enough trying to accomidate the downtown core!! Margaret Martin 2010-07-2119:52:50

Janet Szymanski 2010-07-2120:00:15

The East Mountain is by far the best location for the new stadium. It is unfortunate that there is so much misleading misinformation being spread in support of the West Harborfront location and so much misleading misinformation being spread that is against the East Mountain location. The East Mountain is easily the best option of the two options on the table. carol addison 2010-07-21 20:00:58

Bill 2010-07-2120:01:11

It seems funny to me that no one has commented on the cost of the cleanup for the Bay Front site. The years of dumping oil, antifreeze, and a lot of chemicals on the wrecking yards, Canron, Rheem properties seems to have been forgotten. Just how deep are they going to have to go to get the site pollution removed??? Maybe someone should investigate??????????? Tim Kenney 2010-07-2120:05:36

I'm tired of politicians not being able to admit they are wrong until caught red-handed. For once, can the mayor please just admit he made a mistake and let's get on with the East Mountain location!

Glen Sanderson 2010-07-21 20:06:28

Yes I support the East mountain location.I believe the West harbor location would be a huge mistake not visible enough and too difficult to get too and from.I still maintain that Confederation Park would still be the best location with the QEW right there and the Red Valley expressway. High visibility easy access beach trail restaurants Motels Swimming pools water slides all kinds of parking And the most important factor I think is people from far and wide drive by everyday on the QEW The wow factor. lam sure some company would love to put their name on that stadium no doubtReally what has Hamilton counsel got right in the last few years i mean rea!ly.Don,t let them make another poor decision Example millions on newly renovated undersized city hall to name one thing. Be aware Bob Young you could be bankrupt too if you follow Hamilton's lead Annie Broadwater 2010-07-2120:14:09

Brendan O'Brien 2010-07-21 20:14:51 Wayne Thiessen 2010-07-2120:15:31

As a season ticket holder from Newmarket, ON, this site makes absolute sense!

lance whittaker 2010-07-2120:17:08

Lets get it DONE !!!!!!!!! Brad 2010-07-2120:18:34

John young 2010-07-21 20:20:49 Jeffrey Bell 2010-07-2120:22:03

Sophie Young 2010-07-21 20:22:05 Gene bakody 2010-07-2120:23:10

John Dickhout 2010-07-2120:23:37 Doug rapko 2010-07-21 20:24:46

John Geloso 2010-07-2120:25:24 Ken Kurucz 2010-07-2120:36:48

Kris McKillop 2010-07-2120:37:18

Build the Cats the right home. Oskee wee wee! Aaron Love 2010-07-21 20:37:46

John Ballantine 2010-07-2120:39:38 Phil Perry 2010-07-2120:42:08

The Tiger Cats,need a new stadium and if they are to survive,they must be competive and have the resourses to acquire best talent possible.so it is critical the fan base be expanded.This location will satisfy both requirements. Ti Cat fans are grateful to Bob Young for everything he has done to revive the team. I must travel a good distance to be at a game. I go when I can. As fans we cannot expect Mr Young to just keep diging deeper.So lets all get behind Mr Young and give our support for the new stadium and if s new location. I hope we can be as close to the field as we are now.that atmosphere is the signature of a Hamilton Tiger Cat home game. PHIL BRIAN WALKER 2010-07-21 20:43:19

I believe this stadium location will be an ideal one for all those involved. It is easily accessible by car, public transit and is easy to locate by those fans coming in from out of town. Mike Milne 2010-07-21 20:44:11

karl 2010-07-2120:46:52 Bill Harrison 2010-07-2120:48:15

Craig Hennessey 2010-07-21 20:49:46

EAT EM'RAW!!!!!!! Paul Seguin 2010-07-2120:52:13

Lucy Shepley 2010-07-21 20:53:42

My family comes to games from out of town,we always meet at Limerage mall so they can park their cars and take the bus.lt would be the best idea ever.Parking and accesablity is a must. Chelsea 2010-07-2120:55:42

Brandon Williams 2010-07-21 20:56:17

I support the East Mountain Stadium location. Rob Storr 2010-07-2120:59:13

Chris Gulka 2010-07-21 20:59:53 Teresa Sertic 2010-07-21 21:00:49

Edwina Evans 2010-07-2121:01:19

Looking forward to a new stadium on the East Mountain site. Mark Sertic 2010-07-2121:01:22

Marcus Vandenburg 2010-07-2121:01:36 Pat Murphy 2010-07-2121:01:48

If the facility is built here. I would like to see a direct transit route from Iver Winn to this stadium on game days. I drive 2 hours from north western Ontario and there is a great appreciation on my behave, at seeing Hamilton providing good clean fun at a reasonable cost, to the not so rich and famous.

Jessica H 2010-07-2121:02:12 John Szymanski 2010-07-2121:03:16

Born in Hamilton, grew up and went to school in Stoney Creek, worked at Dofasco as a summer student while attending university. The West Harbour location would be a terribly inconvenient site for driving and parking. I am totally in favour of the Hamilton East Mountain stadium location for convenient access from the QEW, Hwy 403 and Hwy 6 as well as convenient onsite parking, revenues which could also help to support the team.

Anthony Mostacci 2010-07-2121:03:57 Jamie Chapman 2010-07-2121:05:02

I just became a season ticket holder and really like the idea of where the new stadium is going to be placed. I travel by car from Burlington and of course parking is huge for me.

Tim Lamb 2010-07-2121:05:26

I am a former resident of west Hamilton and I support the east mountain stadium option only. David Graham 2010-07-2121:06:39

Tim Anderson 2010-07-2121:09:53 Alex Simpson 2010-07-2121:10:35

I have been to several Ti cats games since the military has posted me to Toronto. I live in Scarborough so this site is welcome news to me. I dont go to Argos games because the Rogers Centre is a horrible football venue. Ivor Wynne is a great stadium but needs to be replaced. Build the stadium at this proposed site, make it great for football and I will be there.

MARK DAWSON 2010-07-2121:12:29

EASY TO GET THERE, LOTS OF PARKING. Deborah Szymanski-Potts 2010-07-2121:14:54

Mark Wallace 2010-07-2121:14:55

Don't pick a site that won't have at least 10,000 ground level parking spots and Freeway on ramps that minimize traffic congestion on the surrounding streets. A 25,000 seat stadium generates that much traffic. Football fans come to games nights and weekends and I don't know of a single stadium downtown that is successful without a subway system with a stop at the stadium gate. Ryan Strang 2010-07-2121:14:59

I support this site, but I also just support a new home for the Tiger Cats in general. I will be there no matter what!

Michelle Afinec 2010-07-2121:15:12 Allan Taylor 2010-07-2121:18:59

Brendan Smith 2010-07-2121:20:04

A stadium fed almost directly by 2 highways makes a lot more sense than a stadium fed by residential roads Sean Wiseman 2010-07-2121:20:10

Jackie McFadden 2010-07-2121:20:12 John Anderson 2010-07-2121:20:16

M Eleftheriou 2010-07-2121:20:29 Ian Couzens-Brown 2010-07-2121:21:13

John Bereczki 2010-07-2121:22:55

Time for a new stadium - something that will last another 75 yrs - East Mtn a GREAT LOCATION!!! chris kovacs 2010-07-21 21:23:54

I LOVE the tiger cats, I LOVE the idea.i have been a tiger cat fan all my life, a die heart one at that and i used to drive from grimsby to watch any game ....now i live in stoney creek and i still and always will fully support the team... thank you bob for all u have done we need more people like u around this city. so with that said i hope this site wins, and let the newest meanest tailgate party begin!!!!!!!!

Scotty 2010-07-21 21:24:57 all in! great spot! Raymond Jonasson 2010-07-2121:26:03

Dear Council: As a long-time resident of the area and supporter of the Tiger Cats, I beg you not to destroy the opportunity to redevelop the beautiful west end of the harbour by locating the new stadium in that difficult-to- access area. You only have one chance to change the image of the city from one where the waterfront is dominated by sterile industrial buildings to a new, more vibrant and affordable place to live, especially for GTA commuters. I am excited by the East Mountain option; it supports the expected future population growth and offers easy access for all.

John wilson 2010-07-21 21:29:16 much more accessable for me as i drive in from hagersville for games. Dana Trigiani 2010-07-2121:29:42

City council, please don't screewthis up. East mountain is by far the best choice.

Kim Saunders 2010-07-2121:32:17

I respect Bob Young's opinion. He helped the Ti-Cats survive. He used his own money. Is Fred Eisenburger going to use his when the Ti-Cats lose money at the Harbour? There are die hard fans in Hamilton and Bob Young deserves return on his investment and the fans derserve the best venue to watch their home team. Shame on the City of Hamilton that I have lived in for 45 years and remember seeing the Ti-Cats with my father from when I was 7 years old. Go Cats Go!!! David M. Young 2010-07-2121:32:50

Larry Warren 2010-07-2121:32:59

I think building a stadium down town would be disastrous for the naibour hood. That is the reason why the old statium looks the way its. The naibours did like the shadows it cause they had to redsign it to keep every one happy. If 30,000 fans were to show up and 20,000 were to pay for parking say $10.00 per car that would be $200,000.00 would be in the city coppers. At 8 home games that would be $1600,000.00 per season. Trish Vergata 2010-07-2121:33:09

Kate Ruff 2010-07-2121:34:13 Paul Oliveira 2010-07-2121:41:39

I think that putting a stadium in the West Harbour would be a mistake. Hamiltons image is one of being run down and dirty and by putting a new stadium there, fans coming in from out of town would continue to see the dirty side of Hamilton. If we were to put a stadium on the East Mountain, it would show a different side to Hamilton. One that is clean and developing. Make the right choice for Hamiltons future, choose East Mountain.

ashley whicher 2010-07-2121:45:09 daphne whicher 2010-07-2121:45:42

Laura Rye 2010-07-2121:46:07 Dennis Sendecki 2010-07-21 21:46:39

Based on the reports provided by Hamilton Tiger Cats and Hamilton City reports, and the TigerCats compromise position as to East Mountain. Remember this was not their first desired site. I therefore support the East Mountain stadium location.

Celine Seguin 2010-07-2121:52:57

OSKEE WEE WEE!!! Go Cats Go! Charles Emberson 2010-07-2121:53:53

This site makes sense, west harbour is a bad idea.

Tim Pettitt 2010-07-21 21:54:44

I believe that if an owner is willing to buy a team, he has a right to say where the stadium should go. Richard Nielsen 2010-07-2121:55:07

The waterfront site is totally inadequate because we cannot get to it on the tiny residential streets. Talk of LRT & Go Train service is just that: TALK I haven't seen a GO Train on Hamilton Mountain.

Barry Cadeau 2010-07-2121:55:48

West is a bust, parking is a necessity. Sue Murray 2010-07-2121:57:11

paul weiler 2010-07-2121:58:21

come city council,let get this started,before we let another chance to showcase our to n/america lisa 2010-07-2121:59:07

Lindsay Wilcox 2010-07-2122:00:06 Mark Oddi 2010-07-21 22:00:47

I support the east mountain.

barry smith 2010-07-2122:00:57 torn drewery 2010-07-2122:02:15

East Mountain will be the only choice for my friends and I. We live out of town and can access the lie and red hill express quickly from Brantford. We will consider buying season tickets if the new stadium is built on th East Mountain.

Patricia Gorman 2010-07-2122:05:12 John Bartlett 2010-07-2122:05:33

This is the only viable option on the table. As a long• time season ticket holder who drives in from a fair distance out of town, I cannot ever see the attraction of driving in for an hour and then sitting who knows how long waiting for some HSR public transit connection to eventually take me to the game. Forget about it. I'll just end up watching from home on TV.

Michelle Robie 2010-07-2122:12:55 Chad Arsenault 2010-07-2122:15:14

Best choice for the fans. Go Ti-Cats Go

Peter Vanderveen 2010-07-21 22:21:39

Do the smart thing for everyone...go east mountain. Nancy Lang 2010-07-2122:22:16

Rob Katz 2010-07-2122:25:22 Paul Martini 2010-07-2122:25:44

The east mountain location will promote the Tiger Cats to residents outside of Hamilton. Easy access by various routes and parking. Like it or not parking is a priority. Public transit to the stadium will continue to be important. I woiuld rather stay with Ivor Wynne rather than move to the harbour.

marla katz 2010-07-2122:27:19 N. McNee 2010-07-2122:27:35

Nancy Mcnee 2010-07-2122:27:59 garry woodcock 2010-07-2122:31:28

Stephen Aikman 2010-07-2122:33:26

Dear Mayor of Hamilton...or simply Fred I wanted to let you know that I agree the west harbour needs help, however, building a new stadium in that area will not solve the issue. After the game or an event is over...then what? What will draw people there when there is no game? If there are no people, why would a retailer set up shop??? If you want to help the city, buy back ALL of the land, bulldoze it, build a road access from the 403, sell the land to developers to build condos, parks, retail shops, schools, etc many folks from the GTR would pay $300-$500K+ for a waterfront condo ONLY if the entire area has been redeveloped...then you will have people, shops, tax payers and a nice area for people to live Now for the East Mountain location. I live in Oakville, and love the Tiger-Cats. As a supporter outside of Hamilton, I will make the easy drive with my family to buy tickets and go the games to at least 5 plus games a year....the east mountain location, for me, is perfect....if it was in the west harbour I may only go once a year at most Finally, Mr. Mayor, please work with the Bob's of the world who want to help Hamilton, some of your current tactics only make them go away, and makes you look silly John erickson 2010-07-2122:33:29

I side with the caretaker so long as he owns our team. 100 per cent supporter of Mr Young

Richard Hirschmann 2010-07-2122:36:45 Andrew Chechalk 2010-07-2122:38:25

Go East Mountain! Lets make this city ROCK!

Lauren Roberts 2010-07-21 22:40:15

Make the stadium make financial sense in the long-term and make the waterfront appealing and a draw in the long-term. They don't go together. Alanna 2010-07-2122:42:11

Mark Snowdon 2010-07-21 22:42:14

The Tiger cats, and Most of the Cfl has needed an upgrade of it stadiums for years. As a Canadian living in North Carolina, it makes me ashamed that North Carolina A&T university, A low grade college football program, has a nicer stadium than my Tiger Cats. Let's make amends and bring the Cfl up to standard of other professional sports. Barry Wright 2010-07-21 22:46:30

I live in Brantford and have been a season ticket holder for past 5 years. Lov it

James Sexton 2010-07-21 22:47:45

I support the east mountain stadium location. I travel from Waterloo to go to Tiger-cat games and I am supportive of a location with lots of parking, and accesses. Bonnie Crouse 2010-07-2122:50:38

Chris Breen 2010-07-21 22:56:07 angelo sferrazza 2010-07-21 22:56:43

The city staff needs to understand the best buisness case scenario for the stadium location and be honest about it. Realistic stadium comparisons need to be made, lets not forget every city environment differ each other. Parking in the harbor front area is very limited. There are very few homes in the area that have driveways, I estimate 95% of the local residents park their vehicles on the street. Therefore, where will the fans park? I will drive to the games,and not walk any further than a few blocks for parking, therefore it may end up that I will not be going to the games because of the parking issue. Harbor front location is surrounded by 100 year old plus homes that are not appealing, this is not a very good impression for both Hamiltonians and visitors. We need a fresh and clean looking location with the appropriate parking needs for the size of facility and good access. I support the East Mountain location by far - it makes real sense. Megan 2010-07-2122:57:59 Liam Keenan 2010-07-2122:58:01

Chris Stewart 2010-07-2122:59:19 Ron Martin 2010-07-2123:01:18

Teresa 2010-07-2123:03:42

West Habour is a terrible idea, a stadium will not fix the downtown core's problems, my vote is for the East Mountain..\go cats go heather 2010-07-2123:05:38

Todd Newton 2010-07-2123:06:46

Makes sence to me. glen forsyth 2010-07-2123:06:48

Paul St. George 2010-07-2123:10:12 David Folk 2010-07-2123:10:21

Darren Green 2010-07-2123:11:04 Kim Houghton 2010-07-2123:11:53

Yes Its about time!!! Most of Hamiltons population is on the Mountain. We are tired of going downtown to all events. I wont go to a Ti cat game to waste an hour or so in a residential neighbourhood and if I'm lucky landing a spot Downtown gets all the venues. Lets give the majority of the population a chance. The residents down by the Bay don't even want it there!

David Anderson 2010-07-2123:12:23 IVAN D LA FORME 2010-07-2123:13:13 go cats go

John Cooper 2010-07-2123:13:54

It is the best option. Sean Z. Kramer 2010-07-2123:14:04

mike 2010-07-2123:14:35 Ingvar Rammo 2010-07-2123:15:16

curtis browning 2010-07-21 23:16:01

Hamilton needs to get it together. They spent millions on a city hall that looks the same. We could have had a new one. Stoney Creek has a nicer one than we do. The ticats are a long standing franchise in this city. The pan am games is an event that is temporary. I believe they have a say. For the 8th largest city in Canada we look like a small town and can never compete with Toronto as long as we keep counting pennies and thinking small. pete codsi 2010-07-2123:17:28

Few people with full families live downtown, they live on the mountain. The downtown is full or rentals owned by toronto folk and you can support the real hamilton people giving us a healthy stadium not a fix me upper, we don't need two of them. Fix the Bayfront some other way like water related.

Jason Byron 2010-07-2123:20:06

I love this site it's shovel ready did anyone see the 6:00 news that west harbour is gross if they put it down there I have name for it toxic Stadium what the he'll are thinking to put it down there? Parker Griffin 2010-07-2123:25:43

As a CFL fan and loyal supporter to Canada and this unique game we have up hear, it is vital that this stadium be constructed in Hamilton in this location. It is extremely important because without this stadium it has been said that the Ti-Cats will not survive. Without AT LEAST the current 8 teams in the CFL, this league will not survive and the existence of the Hamilton Tiger Cats is extremely important to myself as well as people all across our nation who support this league, something that is truly Canadian.

Eric Hanley 2010-07-2123:27:20 Mona Fell 2010-07-2123:40:02

Tony Delville 2010-07-2123:41:56

East mountain is not as good a choice as Confederation Park, but in politics there must be compromise. The West Harbour exists as an option only because influential people stand to make windfall profits from land speculation. It would be nice to know the names of all the "new" landowners in that area, and the names of the principal shareholders in the numbered companies that probably own a lot of that land. It would be even better to know who they were fronting for. That, in the final analysis, is the only possible scenario that makes any sense to me for supporting an option that is so obviously preposterous. No businessman in his right mind would invest his own money in a west harbour stadium; neither should the city. I'll take East Mountain, but I'd prefer Confederation Park. Anne Lindsey 2010-07-2123:45:41

Kevin Browne 2010-07-2123:45:44 Joe Kremyr 2010-07-2123:47:34

My wife and I support east mtn. site ...BUT!!!![...please don't put a track around the field.We have watched Argos and B.C. etc plus NFL games and it's too far away from the game.I am sorry to say we won't be renewing our season tickets if that happens.Mac and T.O.have world class tracks and I don't think it is necessary to have one for just a one shot event and having fans watching a game from so far away.

Lori Bursey 2010-07-2123:50:57 adam bugiardini 2010-07-2123:51:36

Season ticket holder for the past 11 years and I live on the mountain, and honestly I think it's an awesome idea. I didn't like the West Harbour idea at all, although I think Confederation will work as well. Only issue I have is the 1 lane roads in the area up here, so the MUST be expanded.

T 2010-07-2123:56:12 Mark Bowden 2010-07-22 00:10:11

craig blondin 2010-07-22 00:15:40

EAST MOUNTAIN Dennis Pearce 2010-07-22 00:38:02

Candace Fattore 2010-07-22 00:42:58 Ryan Cino 2010-07-22 00:44:00

Bring the Ti Cats to the East Mountain.

Laura Fair 2010-07-22 00:51:22

Our City Council, will come and will go; but the Hamilton Ti-Cats KNOW how to grow; by putting the stadium where it will count; in the best possible place.. . our Hamilton Mount! Do NOT back down, your fans command; for it is us cheering up high in the stands! We are behind you, and need to be heard; and Mr. Bob Smith, you'll get the final word! Good Luck Ti-Cats! Mike Moffat 2010-07-22 01:05:49 season ticket holder since 1995 Great location for a compromise lots of parking, easy access. A no brainer.

Gordon Howard 2010-07-22 01:09:34 Jim 2010-07-22 01:20:46

Roger Redman 2010-07-22 01:21:07

East mountain site makes so much more sense to me. The west harbor site would suck for many reasons including the obvious parking problem, even though I don't have a car. Its a industrial area, dirty and a scummy part of town eg: railway hub, contaminated with numerous hazardous materials. Another thing is, do you ever wounder why all the houses in the north/west end are so small and close together, how about limited space. This site has little opportunity for any expansion for any supporting facilities, venues and support services. Someone give the mayor a shake and use some common sense, and think ahead. You have my support for the east mountain site. Roger Redman. Ron Philipp 2010-07-22 01:21:34

Terry Melnyk 2010-07-22 01:23:40

East Mountain is the only sound choice. Melissa North 2010-07-22 01:37:03

Dakota 2010-07-22 01:41:15 i think a new stadium would be great and putting it on the east mountain would also be great. Rebecca Morikawa 2010-07-22 02:48:33

I support East Mountain.

Ferd Buckles 2010-07-22 02:58:49

That site makes the most sense, but transit should also be a priority to the new stadium...with shuttle buses and future light-rail and GO connections. A Strang 2010-07-22 02:59:43

Richard Beaul 2010-07-22 03:21:54

Thanks Bob Young for supporting our City! Walter Marais 2010-07-22 03:48:09

Len Farraway 2010-07-22 03:56:17 Jon 2010-07-22 04:08:55

David Temple 2010-07-22 04:16:04 Anjelika Paranjpe 2010-07-22 04:19:06

torn griffin 2010-07-22 04:23:29 johnny boich 2010-07-22 05:39:49 best possible spot in a growing community, please consider a retractable roof

Chris Linkert 2010-07-22 05:42:04 Kenny 2010-07-22 05:58:15

Marilyn Owen 2010-07-22 06:20:08

Easy access for all areas. Lots of parking. The East mountain area is already built up with stores and restaurant to give more fans an opportunity to spend money in Hamilton. West habour has none of that. Who wants a stadium that you can't drive to without the frustration of a traffic jam everywhere and can't park. No shopping, and no nice restaurants in the immediate area. We will always need the car because most of us live out of town. Who wants to try and get a bus from out of town? When you drive, who wants to drive downtown (where there is nothing-- not even any parking spots) These people that say we can walk or take a bike must live next door and not drive a car. What about bad weather? The promise that came in yesterday about all the buildings around the stadium in West Harbour is just a smoke screen and nothing more. The Mayor has cost us enough already with all his delays. All he wants is to get the West Harbour cleaned up with minimal expense to the city. Toxic waste?? He isn't thinking about the Tiger Cats. You are on the right track and shouldn't give in to the Mayor and his demands. Maybe the Mayor should think about taking money out of own bank account (just like Bob Young )and put the staduim where he wants too. Refuse him and stick with the East Mountain. It is very wrong that some people are putting Bob Young down. He has done more for the City and the Tiger Cats than anyone else has done. Thank you Bob Jay Godsall 2010-07-22 06:31:37

Having just returned from the World Cup in South Africa and witnessed what well designed, efficient stadium can do for a sport and a community, I strongly support the East Mountain stadium location and concept.

Catherine phillips 2010-07-22 06:37:01

I grew up in the Hamilton area and I'm a longtime supporter of the Ticats. Please, please, do the sensible thing and support the Hamilton East Mountain stadium for the good of the city, the community and the future. kevan browne 2010-07-22 06:37:34

This site is the right choice. The area will allow for future development and keep the special events when scheduled the required space for easy access and parking.

Mike Jackson 2010-07-22 06:45:18 Jay MacDonald 2010-07-22 06:46:19

Make the north end family friendly, not a dangerous traffic nightmare.

Sally sagodi 2010-07-22 06:54:36

My big thing is the parking when I go to the stadium with the kids 1 am tired of driving all over looking for parking then having to walk a mile to get there the mountain makes sense the other one you mideaswell leave the stadium where it is in residential area. Building the harbour area isn't going to change anything in Hamilton it will stay the same so let's build this where it makes sense and support our cats like we have all these years win or loose Vic Weingartner 2010-07-22 06:59:10

bernadetta lewis 2010-07-22 07:08:13

Yes Yes yes. Think its the very best idea. Am very excited to see the stadium on east mtn location. Richard Czok 2010-07-22 07:20:05

Steve Townsend 2010-07-22 07:28:48

I am physically disabled & the west harbour site would be hard for me & my mother because of the major hills around the stadium. Hopefully they will take into account that people in wheelchairs like football & make proper arrangements for seating in the stadium. Robert Moscardini 2010-07-22 07:36:16

As far as putting the stadium in the West Harbour goes, there is a saying that applies to those with that thinking. A fool and his money are soon departed.

pat malleau 2010-07-22 07:40:06

I think this is the greatest location with access from QEW and 403 Hwys ample parking and people wont be so nervous in this area Grant Morrow 2010-07-22 07:42:46

Paul Crouse 2010-07-22 07:46:41 John Maida 2010-07-22 07:47:39

Lisa Weber 2010-07-22 07:47:39

GO CATS GO! way more convinient & nicer on the Mountain! Ron Southern 2010-07-22 07:57:09

Better bus access for me

Jen Fair 2010-07-22 07:58:02

My self and my family support the Hamilton East Mountain Stadium. I have a daughter that is a member of the junior cheer team for the Ti-cats and love watching the games-but I feel that moving the TlOcats to an area that is not accessible by public transport would not be a wise choice. This location provides plenty of room, public transit and room to grow if ever needed. Tom Bury 2010-07-22 08:09:25

Henry Mizzi 2010-07-22 08:09:39 Carol Taylor 2010-07-22 08:11:12

Our family supports the East mountain

Ken Costello 2010-07-22 08:15:28 Lui Campanaro 2010-07-22 08:16:58

East mountain is the way to go.The "why pave over arguement" is empty .Why? Its just a mater of time it gets paved over anyway by a resi development or a comm developmentThe roads around it have to be redone anyways,its in the plan,now it will be sooner.If you build it there they will come,who?Restaurants ,bars,people from all over coming to a new entertainment zone.Imagine seeing great football ,great concerts,great whateverHAT THE EAST MOUNTAIN LOCATION!!

David Boyle 2010-07-22 08:22:33 Brian Johnson 2010-07-22 08:25:57

BARRY kEEN 2010-07-22 08:27:06 John Lepore 2010-07-22 08:30:22

I love the city and tiger cats. While the west harbour needs to be developed, a stadium in this area will not create the econic boost this city needs. The east mountain, while outside the city core is hardly a "suburban site". It represents about a 15 minute drive from pretty much any part of the city. This city needs to start making the right decisions and build this city back to what it once was.

Casey Denton 2010-07-22 08:30:43 Gerald pinder 2010-07-22 08:33:41

Barry Thorne 2010-07-22 08:33:58

Parking accomodations and available space for the fans is an added extra. It is also much closer and will allow me to partake in local events, thus boosting the local economy. Ken Dunlop 2010-07-22 08:36:13

Not much more to say except that it would be quicker to get in and out of east mountain then to be trapped down town and have to walk as well fatrher away. I also thinklt would attract more people from niagra and area's

aubrey whalen 2010-07-22 08:37:48

Let's get this done...OSKEE WEE WEE! C.DiStefano 2010-07-22 08:41:43

Matt Miedus 2010-07-22 08:47:49 William Rapko 2010-07-22 08:48:31

This is the only site that makes sense. Building in the West harbour location will do apsolutely NOTHING to stimulate, or enhance growth in the downtown core. People come to the game, see it and go home!! As well, when games in late October, early November who is going to walk from downtown to the stadium ?? Still say, the best location would be Confederation Park!! Amazing tha 1 councillor, Chad Collins can exercise so much control. What happened to democracy?????

Michele Hay 2010-07-22 08:49:00

It's about time we have something on our side in the so called "City of Hamilton". We had no choice in the amalgamation to become part of the City of Hamilton, but now that we are, let us have something substantial in our end, instead of us having to travel into the crowded downtown core yet again. Peter Suddard 2010-07-22 08:49:26

East Mountain is the smart choice.

Robert Johnston 2010-07-22 08:49:50 as a long time fan,and at one time a season ticket holder im in favor with the east mountain location.Its not up to the mayor to force the Cats into a agreement in the area like the west harbour site.The only reason this is his choice is that the government will foot the clean up bill,which means we will cover the cost,the tax prayers.Go East,Go Cats Ryan Brown 2010-07-22 08:51:50

Carla Massi 2010-07-22 08:51:54

We need parking and easy access to the new stadium! Mark Cripps 2010-07-22 08:52:08

East Mountain site is the best compromise. Let's get on with it!

Debbie Klement 2010-07-22 08:52:36

I don't understand why the council feels that everything needs to be downtown oriented. What about the people you have to kick out of their homes to build the stadium in the west end? What about parking? The City of Hamilton provides free shuttle buses for anyone going to a game why should it be any different if it was on the mountain. It will have easy access for all highways and the link, it will provide parking facilities and also provide easy access. We the tax payers should have a say were the stadium should be built. I support the East Mountain stadium location 100%. John 2010-07-22 08:52:39

We need a new facility in a new location. Forcing people to take the bus to a game is not the answer. We need a stadium that has lots of parking and is easy to get to and easy to leave. The east mountain location is the best. As far as the former Transport Ministry and now City Alderman for him to suggest roads on the east mountain need extensive upgrades he should take a look at the Barton St site. That area of the City needed upgrades 15 years ago. Who in their right mine would travel from Niagara or Kitchener to Hamilton only to take a bus to the stadium because they are unable to find a parking spot near the game. Give your head a shake the only way is the east mountain site. Julie Dawson 2010-07-22 08:53:21

It is about time a venue is being considered on the East Mountain. With all the development in the Valley Park, Upper Stoney Creek, and Binbrook area, this site seems the most logical. Locatation,location, location! Tim Lockwood 2010-07-22 08:54:23

As an out of town fan East Mountain site will be far more accessable.

Tiffany Willson 2010-07-22 08:56:51 Lois DuVal 2010-07-22 08:58:39

Janice Virag 2010-07-22 08:59:24

This is the sensible choice, so JUST DO IT NOW. The west harbour has too many complications. Paul James 2010-07-22 09:00:41

West Harbour location = Poor access, limited parking and a "ballpark" cost on site reclamation which will escalate. Confederation Park location = A mistake by the lake just like old Exhibition Stadium in Toronto. Late fall football games with lake effect winds and rain/snow = I'll sit and watch it at home in comfort. East Mountain location = great access, no reclamation, lots of restaurants and services in the area. One drawback is the Red Hill "Aqueduct".

Thomas Collens 2010-07-22 09:01:35

This is absolutely the optimum site.Thanks for not doing the bay! Jessica Taylor 2010-07-22 09:03:41

Arthur Ruff 2010-07-22 09:04:51 Alex Campbell 2010-07-22 09:13:25

Bill Morgan 2010-07-22 09:16:32 Craig Nordeman 2010-07-22 09:18:59

Diane Cino 2010-07-22 09:22:44

I think the east mountain is a great location. Having young children it would make it easier to get them to and from the game. Instead of being in over crowded bus after the game when they are tired. beverly prevost 2010-07-22 09:23:31

-1 believe the West Harbour site is being promoted by people that do not live in the area and would profit from the sale of their properties in and around the site. I live 4 blocks from the site and can walk there in less then 5 min. Anyone who lives nearby can testify to the tangled traffic problems when any event is scheduled for the parks in the area. After the fireworks cars were still jammed in the area an hour after they were over. The comment made at council regarding on street parking spots being available is out of their mind. Most of the available spots are used by residents every evening. Are the same people that vetoed the Maple Leaf plant being built near the Airport the ones that don't want the stadium at the West Harbour? The argument that access roads have to be updated and so the West Harbour should be used has not considered the streets in the north end. There is much more work involved here. I do apologize for rambling on, but we have a unique area that would be destroyed if the stadium is built here. Milan Antonijevic 2010-07-22 09:23:50 Bob Armstrong 2010-07-22 09:24:20

This is great news.Finally a senseable solution,more seating,parking,& easier accessability. Thank you Bob young.

Angela Antonijevic 2010-07-22 09:25:03 Kristen 2010-07-22 09:25:11

Scott Currie 2010-07-22 09:25:13 Jim McLachlan 2010-07-22 09:28:12

Seems that the mayor has too much interst in the west harbor. The fact that the land has to be delt with and people will have to move mkes the west harbor ridiculous. Lite rail is stupid as well

Janet 2010-07-22 09:32:25 Bruce Love 2010-07-22 09:33:16

San Francisco made the huge mistake of placing their old stadium on the waterfront. The thermal cold waves off the water drove fans away just as Hamilton's proposed waterfront location will do likewise. Not to mention it's virtually inaccesible by car and there is and will be no rapid transit system that will serve all ticket holders. The Mayor is "out to lunch" on his stadium location preference.

Mary Lacroix 2010-07-22 09:33:35 Brian Potter 2010-07-22 09:34:20

Thank you to Mr. Young for all you have done for our city and for saving our Tiger-Cats.

Walter Bashak 2010-07-22 09:35:14 Nicole 2010-07-22 09:40:01

Sherry Hagen 2010-07-22 09:47:01

I think this location is the best for accessibility. There is plenty of new development in this region and the new businesses (restaurants] will flourish with all the activity. Kathleen Oliver 2010-07-22 09:49:12

Hi; I have never watched a foot ball game live or on TV, but I grew up in the "North End" near Ferrie St. E. and the East Mountain is the "only" site that would make sense." GO CATS":)

David Smith 2010-07-22 09:58:32

To the members of City Council, just get on with the stadium in the proper place and quite playing stupid games. This Council has been playing games for a long time now and needs to look after the city instead of getting their noses into the print media or radio. PJ Mercanti 2010-07-22 10:02:44

The East Mountain location for the new stadium is a sustainable solution. The City needs to fully endorse this site as it is the only practical route to take!

Mark Springstead 2010-07-22 10:03:11 Christine Isherwood 2010-07-22 10:03:27 the city will spend unknown amount of city tax payers money to fix up all the contaminated land at the west harbor and still have no parking, the east mountain is not the best choice but is much better than down town

Brian Mousseau 2010-07-22 10:04:34 Margaret McNee 2010-07-22 10:10:45

Robert Osborne 2010-07-22 10:12:24

The West Harbor would be a huge mistake for both the Cats and the City. I'll hold city council and the mayor personally responsible when the whole initiative fails if they choose the West Harbor. Gary Stewart 2010-07-22 10:12:39

Michael Pastor 2010-07-22 10:13:11

Please do what is responsible for the Tiger-Cats and the taxpayers. Build on the east mountain. Do not try to force redevelopment in the north end by building the stadium in a poor site. spiske 2010-07-22 10:14:40

James Real 2010-07-22 10:17:59 Tracy Anderson 2010-07-22 10:19:08

Gary Folka 2010-07-22 10:20:02 james browne 2010-07-22 10:21:18

Co mment optional i do not want to park downtown and walk to a stadium in who knows what kind of weather. Put it on the east mountain.

John a danko 2010-07-22 10:24:52 Kevin Killins 2010-07-22 10:26:42

Lack of parking = no tailgating at either Ticat or Argo games. Anyone who has been to a Buffalo Bills game knows the tailgate parties are a huge part of the experience. I don't see this happening in the west harbor location. Also, the parking situation at Ivor Wynn is what has limited the number of games I take my family to each year. We currently go to 1-2 games per season. If getting to and parking at the new stadium were to be improved then I am certain we would go to more games. If the stadium is located on the east mountain location we may even purchase seasons tickets. -Kevin Janet Weir 2010-07-22 10:28:30 strongly agree with Mr. Young. Bill Suddard 2010-07-22 10:38:01

Steven Kirkley 2010-07-22 10:38:34

I have been to events down at the west harbour (pier 4/8) it is an absolute nightmare trying to leave by car Dan Waterston 2010-07-22 10:39:00

The Pan Am games deserve a stadium that has easy road access for both athletes and spectators. After the games, there must be a legacy of use for the stadium. The Ticats have my support as they search for a location with superior road access in the future. My family has had 4 Ticats season's tickets since 1954. Coming from over 80 km away, and with no rail or bus ties from Guelph to Hamilton ease of access by road is a major concern.

Tina Scozzari 2010-07-22 10:40:40 W Jackson 2010-07-22 10:43:01

I feel that if the stadium is built at the west harbour I will be paying a lot more on my taxes to support this whie elephant that will only be used a few weeks of the year.

mike fittante 2010-07-22 10:45:14 get on with it Brian Chaykowski 2010-07-22 10:49:05

A stadium on the east mountain will convince me to buy season tickets which I have never done because am unwilling to visit Ivor Wynn and definitely not the west Harbour site

jorge posada 2010-07-22 10:50:25 Frank Gallo 2010-07-22 10:50:38

Overall I believe that east mountain is the best site for the new stadium. This makes much more sense than west harbour.

Donna Lamarr 2010-07-22 10:50:47

Right choice, highway access, advertsiing, no clean up, parking, shopping, hotels, and we are still hamilton, just because we arent downtown.. Andrew Leinonen 2010-07-22 10:52:09

Matt Macleod 2010-07-22 10:52:52 Kevin Harte 2010-07-22 10:54:27 perfect location for the new stadium the area is being built up now as it is and what better way to add to the area then a new home for the ticats

MALCOLM P. JOHNSTON 2010-07-22 10:54:35

GO TICATS.... NO HARBOUR STADIUM.. HOLD OUT FOR HARBOUR AND WE WILL LOSE WVERYTHING... I DO SUPPORT EAST MOUNTAIN LOCATION. Jason Travis 2010-07-22 10:58:27

Nicholas Hall 2010-07-22 10:59:13 Aaron Lockley 2010-07-22 11:01:26

OSKIEWEEWEE!!!!!

Gregory Smith 2010-07-22 11:01:52 Leanne Hoelke 2010-07-22 11:02:25

People seem to think that the east mountain location is located in never-never land. It is a part of Hamilton, and easily accessed by public transit, car, etc. It is located strategically on major highways in an area that is continuing to grow. Also there is already plans in the works to improve the roads surrounding the east mountain area, regardless if the stadium is built there or not. Also the existing rail trail could accommodate with very little effort transit from downtown Hamilton, to upper Hamilton area. It is already graded, etc, and with the addition of rails, would be a viable access.

Vern Nelligan 2010-07-22 11:04:53

July 22nd Spectator Two Sites - Two view points: I really thought Mr. Mercanti made the best business case for East Mountain... his personal experience outweighs the BIA case by Bullock. City Councillors are as undecided today as they have were 25 years ago when it was suggested the a cross city express route be made... they only know how to postpone the issue until someone else shows them how to do the job. Dan Cecchelli 2010-07-22 11:07:30

Parking is crucial for our new stadium. I would go to many more games if parking was more readily available! Count me in for the East Mountain location!!

Tony Coates 2010-07-22 11:11:07 Scott Letwin 2010-07-22 11:14:11

Paul Baker 2010-07-22 11:15:19

I support this location. I am just tired of hearing about it all, for god's sake. "We" look like morons get it done! Jim Bentley 2010-07-22 11:17:14

Putting a Stadium in the middle of a residential area will be a disaster. A better use would be to clean up the industrial lands and have higher end townhouses built there. This would upgrade the whole area to good residential use and encourage upgrades to existing housing in the area while putting more people in the downtown core. The GO Station planned for Liuna would be a great selling point to encourage people live there along with easy access to the Waterfront Park. Don't replace one inaccessible stadium with another and create even more traffic chaos more the people living in the North End. Chris Taylor 2010-07-22 11:21:52

East Mountain all the way! Brenda Pasetto 2010-07-22 11:24:11

I think it would be the best location!!

Will Jahnke 2010-07-22 11:26:07 Joe Szeplaki 2010-07-22 11:28:39

Dennis Goring 2010-07-22 11:28:54

I drive in from Niagara-on-the-Lake and have been a season ticket holder for a number of years. I xupport the East Mountain site because of easy access and parking which is a problem at other sites. J have also attended other events at present stadium and a East Mountain site will in no way negatively affect any other funds that I would spend in the down town area. Don McCormick,Calgary,Ab. 2010-07-22 11:30:19

Lets get this PROJECT underway SOON. eNOUGH OF THESE DELAYS.

Justin Kersey 2010-07-22 11:31:58 R Kostal 2010-07-22 11:34:37

dave monteith 2010-07-22 11:36:15 Bill Wood 2010-07-22 11:36:41

The newest proposal by a developer seems to me to be more of a shell game, trying to cloud the urgency of a decisive and final decision that must be made now, not at the end of the summer or fall. I find that city council are ill-prepared for this and have several foxes in the chicken coup.

MR AND MRS DEREK COBB 2010-07-22 11:41:11 Jonathan Van Hoffen 2010-07-22 11:44:02

We do not need another Ivor Wyne. We need a stadium that will be fiscaly feasable to promote the Cats, NASL, and anything else that can be attracted there. I support the East Mountain Stadium.

Paul Zarycki 2010-07-22 11:46:46 Linda Daniels-Smith 2010-07-22 11:46:52

East mountain stadium a much better choice — access from Niagara; Buffalo; Toronto areas. More parking -- view better than looking rail lines.

Ryan Cockle 2010-07-22 11:52:26 comment kayla cornale 2010-07-22 11:53:29

Nikki Bothwright 2010-07-22 11:55:17

Big Ticats supporter and support any stadium not located in West Harbour. LORENZO GIANNOBILE 2010-07-22 11:59:26

Robert Hand 2010-07-22 12:01:57

I agree with East Mountain site. I am all about the access. It is about time that the city think about the people who will be going to the games and not what is in the cities best interest. james pryde 2010-07-22 12:02:41 comment optional Would approve condeferation park if not east mountain,but NOT the west harbour. Just do it right

keith giess 2010-07-22 12:09:30 Mari Bernard 2010-07-22 12:09:34 i am in full support of the hamilton mountain location, i can honestly say that i would probably not go to a game if it is downtown. I find parking difficult at Ivor Wynne never mind going all the way downtown, there is no parking in that area now never mind with a stadium there, thanks for listening

Allan Gay 2010-07-22 12:10:04

We require multi-use stadium with adequate parking (buses & tailgate)& easy access roads AL PASTRAK 2010-07-22 12:11:57

Kevin Morrison 2010-07-22 12:15:48

The Hamilton East Mountain stadium location just makes perfect sense. As a Ti-Cat season ticket holder traveling from near London ON, I agree with Mr. Fenn, his statement the Ti-Cats need to be a "regional" team in an accessible "regional stadium." The West Harbour location is a huge mistake and will cost the Ti-Cats dearly for sure. Many of us "regional" season ticket holders would be alienated and unwilling to continue our support due to the hassle of getting to and from the games. And what about the football experience itself with tailgating, etc. If you have ever been to a football game in Toronto (boring] or any event for that matter, it is an aggravating experience getting in and out of events, as well as being very costly. Check out the many NFL stadiums that are not located in the middle of their cities. It works! Yes, I realize this is not the NFL. I also realize we don't have the population base to draw from as do many American cities. We need the ability to attract fans for any event from a larger radius than just the city of Hamilton. Why make Canadian football a tough sell right from the start at the West Harbour? There is a huge market 4 Wl

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Best Location for the fans

Stephen Ansell 2010-07-22 12:18:24

I live in St. Catharines and love the idea of easy access and parking to the stadium. I go to games now and fight traffic down Barton Street before and after the games and short of paying some guy $10.00 to squeeze my car onto his lawn (which is against the bylaw btw) I circle around for blocks before find a parking spot. I don't want to have to do the same at the West Harbour site. Go East Mountain!! Jeremy Kuntz 2010-07-22 12:21:15

Merv 2010-07-22 12:21:44

If you put it on the East Mountain and have the stuffy backwards City of Hamilton approve tailgating you will build a 30,000 capacity stadium that will be too small for the crowds that will want to come-see NFL attendance figures which would be 1/2 without tailgating. I am also a Bills season ticket holder and would be a TICAT season ticket holder if they had tailgating. Come on Hamilton move into the new century! Bob McDermott 2010-07-22 12:24:29

Lets get this thing done before we have another screw up by the city. The east mountain seems to be the best comprimise for all parties.

Katie Kushner 2010-07-22 12:25:29

Doit!!!! Orest Firman 2010-07-22 12:25:39

The only sensible location for a new stadium is in an area that provides adequate access and parking for the people who will be using that facility. With proper planning and design, the east end location can be successful for current needs and future growth. Supporting businesses, services and attractions will quickly grow around it to provide true employment and tax revenue growth.

waiter 2010-07-22 12:28:11 supporting east mountain or confederation park,never go on game if stadion built on west harbour no any exces to highway, no parking, west harbour is only good to built sum apartments building and townhouses Suporting west harbour is only who das now anything about buisnes if building stadiom there bether fix old one for less money ,Mayou who supporting west harbour must think twice i dont thinkso he wno anything about buisnes. Rick Harrison 2010-07-22 12:28:35

Jesse Ross 2010-07-22 12:30:03 Dan Lynam 2010-07-22 12:30:05

As someone who was born in Hamlton and attended football games in the 1950s at IWS and still follows the team even from Victoria BC, I support the business case from the ticats for this site good luck

Ryan Black 2010-07-22 12:30:16 Jason Rossini 2010-07-22 12:30:23

ryan 2010-07-22 12:30:43 make up your mind this stadium location has easy acess to and is where the money is the mountain has the money and the people to support the stadium and if it is going to be supported by 24m dollars why not. This site also has the smart centre right beside the proposed sight which still has open space for restraunts Charmaine Hansen 2010-07-22 12:30:44

Stewart Bowles 2010-07-22 12:31:26 Brandon T 2010-07-22 12:31:42

This teams means to much to the city to be moved anywhere else, Hamilton IS tigertown.

Kendra Bowles 2010-07-22 12:31:51 Dan gillan 2010-07-22 12:33:18 even though i support the east mountain site, i still belive confederation park is the best option

Mike Burgess 2010-07-22 12:34:58

Go East Mountain ! (the only option which makes sense) Henrietta Wasik 2010-07-22 12:35:08

If Confederation Park is off the list (but I don't understand why), then the East Mountain is the only option!

jeff jen 2010-07-22 12:38:45 Stan Sobolewski 2010-07-22 12:39:36

Ed. Cummings 2010-07-22 12:42:44 Caroline Young 2010-07-22 12:43:46

Patricia Brakewell 2010-07-22 12:46:03 barry gushulak 2010-07-22 12:47:55

Randy and Edith DeKryger 2010-07-22 12:48:11

We have been attending games for over 23 years. Please keep fighting to have the new stadium out of the downtown core. We would prefer the current location, but will be content with the East Mountain location. Frank R. 2010-07-22 12:48:21 this stadium should still be @ the confedaration park area,but weasels like Chad Collins who know SHIT about business & worry for their council seat pick west harbour & remove it from happening East mountain is ok with me A SEASON TICKET HOLDER!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brett Dobbs 2010-07-22 12:49:15

Goodluck! Betty Lewington 2010-07-22 12:50:32

Cole Fawcett 2010-07-22 12:50:56 Gordon McCulloch 2010-07-22 12:52:02

I understand that soccer needs to be played on natural turf. If Bob Young brings soccer to the new stadium will the Ti Cats also play on grass? The West harbour site requires people not a stadium.

Matthew 2010-07-22 12:54:04 Douglas 2010-07-22 12:55:05

My dad is on board too !

Andrew Miller 2010-07-22 12:57:05 Vince 2010-07-22 12:58:11

East Mountain location is ideal. I was at the Bon Jovi concert at the Rogers Centre in Toronto and even with all the access routes in and out of there it was tough getting in and out - can you imagine the West Harbour with only 1 major road Barton Street UGHHHHHHH!!!! East Mountain location is by far the better of the 2 locations.

Jake Shimon 2010-07-22 12:59:55 Vince 2010-07-22 13:00:48

East Hamilton by far. West harbour will be a traffic nightmare.

anne walton 2010-07-22 13:02:42 Paolo Mule 2010-07-22 13:06:14

Shannan Coleman 2010-07-22 13:06:45 Mark Mrksic 2010-07-22 13:08:21

Guerino Pala 2010-07-22 13:08:24 Robert McLaren 2010-07-22 13:12:45

brian costello 2010-07-22 13:14:32 Aaron Barclay 2010-07-22 13:16:01

I hate going downtown and parking down there will be a nightmare. HSR is unreliable and packed and usually have to wait a long time for shuttles. Please make this stadium on the east mountain and build lots of restaurants and bars around it where people can go before and after the game like the ACC and the Skydome.

Brenda Szabo 2010-07-22 13:16:04 will attend events here not downtown Johnny Campbell 2010-07-22 13:23:44

Go east mountain yes

Jordan Walker 2010-07-22 13:27:02

I will support anything that will keep the Tiger-Cats not only financially viable, but also successful long term. Making the stadium location more accessible for the Ti- Cat fans not just of Hamilton, but of the whole Niagara region can only be a benefit. Jen 2010-07-22 13:27:19 i live near where they are thinking on putting the new stadium and i am for it. I think it will be good for the busniess in the area and i think that more people will go to the games since there will be tons of parking

DW MAGNUM 2010-07-22 13:38:31

I just drove along Barton Street,the first time in about ten years and decided to turn up James North and check out the West Harbour site...WHAT A FRIGHT!!! Do we really want the athletes from the rest of the World going back home and telling everyone about Hamilton? A new stadium in this area is a joke. It would be like putting a new paint job on a car with a rusted out frame and a blown motor. PARKING??? Let's Do Hamilton Proud! Let's face it Folks, THE NEW HAMILTON IS ON THE MOUNTAIN! LET'S MOVE FORWARD - NOT BACK!!! Jeff Johannes 2010-07-22 13:40:21

We travel in from WNY to see TiCats games. As long as the very useful HSR shuttle continues, the new location seems convenient for us. I agree that it is most important to push forward with some plan.

Kathy Lacasse 2010-07-22 13:42:24 Dennis Tylee 2010-07-22 13:43:29 there are a lot of out-of-town fans that support the Cats, it is to much trouble for us to access the harbor facility. It would be much easier and more convenient if the stadium was located on the west mountain as it has better access from all highways and incoming roads. Traditionally it has been very inconvenient, and very expensive to find parking for a game, it near doubles the price of the event for an out-of-town fan {not to mention the people living on Roxburough St. are getting really mad at fans parking on their street), we would like to see the new facility placed somewhere with adequate parking with-in walking distance to the event we are going to, it has become clear that if the stadium was placed at the west harbor it would create the same situation that exists today with the current facility Ivor Wynne Stadium. Please locate the new stadium on the east mountain! Oski Wee Wee Oski Waa Waa Tigers EAT'EM RAW!!!! anna gilroy 2010-07-22 13:44:59

east mountain is better as there is better parking and access to it and is a lot better then west end as 1 feel it the ti cats field not the mayors and should be where they want it they play there not him so he should stay out of it 1 am with the ti cats all the way David Safranyos 2010-07-22 13:45:17

Kyle McCarthy 2010-07-22 13:49:32 i support the east mountain site 110% Chet Kras 2010-07-22 13:53:49

As a current season ticket holder and a long time Tiger- Cat fan, I have driven to many games at Ivor Wynne Stadium. Parking has always been a problem at this location that we Hamiltonians have accepted but a new stadium should have sufficient parking around it to attract more fans to fill it Mountain location. My only concern is if Bob Young is promising to commit $15 million to building a 25,000 to 28,000 seat stadium, where is the rest of the money going to come from? The Provincial Govt, and the city have pledged only enough money to build a 15,000 seat stadium.

Matt Wilkinson 2010-07-22 13:56:43 phil price 2010-07-22 13:57:40

Shawn Burke 2010-07-22 13:58:05 Alfred L. ofani 2010-07-22 14:08:34

I am totally in favour of the proposed East Mountain Site.

Ron Watson 2010-07-22 14:09:17

This is a great location Aaron Caudle 2010-07-22 14:15:42

I am a huge Hamilton Tiger-Cat fan. Parking is an issue for me and does limit the amount of games I go to. I can't see how putting a stadium in the North end will stimulate growth. After living in Ottawa for five years it is very clear that having a stadium/arena close to the highway makes the experience of games that much more enjoyable. I live in Hamilton and cannot stand the traffic, so I can't imagine how this hurts the potential tickets sales for those that live outside Hamilton's city limits. Please, lets get this stadium in the East Mountain!

Dave Clarkson 2010-07-22 14:17:29 Richard kowalchuk 2010-07-22 14:18:45

The Ti-Cats are the only realistic tenant. To build a stadium in a location that they will fail at is a waste of a golden opportunity. If city council blows this opportunity I, for one, will be calling for a "clean sweep" of council at the November election.

Len Reniewick 2010-07-22 14:20:31 Edith Muise 2010-07-22 14:21:40

Art Cook 2010-07-22 14:22:03

The current location can nont be sustained into the future as there is no area for growth, insufficient parking, and inadequate expeditious transit to bring the fans in from the outlining areas. Time is a premium for everyone now so making providing the football experince with the least amount of delay is prudent management. Building a new faciclty where all the access points are in place only makes good business sense. Bob Lloydlangston 2010-07-22 14:26:16

: Although the West Harbour site showed great promise, I believe that trying to rehabilitate the "brownfield" site would open up a real can of worms environmentally speaking. Also, vehicular traffic access to that area would be horrible unless a goodly chunk of money was spent on building some dedicated accesses.

Marty Gurica 2010-07-22 14:31:47

To put a stadium in a rundown part of the city like the west harbour is typical of the city's management group. No revenue from parking, waste land and waste of time. The mountain is expanding and the proposed location at the intersection of the RHVP and the Line is the best place to go since Confederation Park is not a go (That should have been the No 1 choice). Build it on the mountain-PLEASE!!!!! LISA ALWAY 2010-07-22 14:32:02

I MOST DEFINATELY SUPPORT THE LOCATION OF THE EAST MOUNTAIN AS THE SITE FOR A BRAND SPANKING NEW PAN AM STADIUM. YOU'RE NOT GOING TO LOSE THE VIEW OF THE LAKE BECAUSE YOU'LL BE THATMUCH HIGHER UP WHERE YOU WOULDN'T BE AT THE WEST HARBOUR. YOU'LL STILL GET TO SEE THE SUN GO DOWN AND YOU'LL STILL GET A NICE BREEZE OFF THE LAKE. SO PLEASE DON'T KILL THE EAST MOUNTAIN. LET'S GET ON WITH BUILDING THE PAN AM STADIUM AND STOP ALL THIS NONSENSE. LET'S GO YOU'RS VERY SINCERELY A VERY DISTRAUGHT LISA ALWAY PLEASE E-MAIL ME BACK. MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS [email protected]. Charles Thomas Swarbrick 2010-07-22 14:35:26

My family lives in Lincoln (Beamsville). For fans who live in the Region of Niagara, this makes more sense. DO IT. wayne parchem 2010-07-22 14:40:17

Justin Smith 2010-07-22 14:40:28 Matthew 2010-07-22 14:46:13

I think the stadium should be placed on the east mountain because it's a better location for the stadium plus none of the other CFL stadiums that are currently being used are located in a residental aera so, I think east mountain is the prime location for the new stadium. When it all really come down to it you want to the stadium next to a highway because it could bring in last minutes familes who just want to check out a football game, go east mountain go

doris belmore 2010-07-22 14:53:59 Sharon Durham 2010-07-22 14:55:29

Dave Keeley 2010-07-22 14:56:18 Adam Durham 2010-07-22 14:56:44

grant owen 2010-07-22 15:02:37 Miguel Mansilla 2010-07-22 15:05:01

james mcnee 2010-07-22 15:06:40 Karen Clarkson 2010-07-22 15:08:53

Mary balfour 2010-07-22 15:12:14 Jim Lennie 2010-07-22 15:13:19

Ben Shimon 2010-07-22 15:16:15

I fully support this!!! Good luck sounds great! brian chudoba 2010-07-22 15:17:37

I like the east mountain location because the highway excess . I have frends who live by there I Park my car there and walk to the new stadium, this location is perfect because it was a farming land and there is no toix waste in the ground and there will be no major clean up to think about so the city can start building the new stsdium and be ahead of the game.

Joshua Czerniga 2010-07-22 15:19:18

I am a firm believer that the east mountain site is the best suited place for this new stadium. The MAyor needs to give it up. East mountain is the place to be. If you want to revitalize the downtown you need to do more then throw a stadium into it. Sherri Fields 2010-07-22 15:20:48

Kevin Thompson 2010-07-22 15:21:56 Marc Cobb 2010-07-22 15:26:46

The studies speek for themself. Build the stadium on the East Mountain

gordon evans 2010-07-22 15:27:23 Ron Turnbull 2010-07-22 15:34:19

Allan Perin 2010-07-22 15:38:54 Justin Mencfeld 2010-07-22 15:41:14

Accessibility and branding as simple as that. East all the way.

you suck 2010-07-22 15:44:34 John Henley 2010-07-22 15:51:42

If the stadium is by the harbour, I'll be watching the games on TV and giving up my season tickets.

George Clifford 2010-07-22 15:59:22

I would like to see the staduim in the west harbour area, but it is not feasible. I do support the east mountain proposal that will make my access from the Chatham- kent area easier for my wife, children and eventual grandchildren, I have lived in Hamilton for 30 years just blocks away from Ivor Wynne and I know from personal experience that if you put the new stadium downtown you will have the same issues as the current location. Matthew Prystie 2010-07-22 16:03:35

Sam Quinn 2010-07-22 16:03:59 John Zidanic 2010-07-22 16:10:26

My hats off to Mr. Young and the entire Ti-Cats organization. We are very blessed to have an owner who is commitetted not only to the Ti-Cats but, to the City of Hamilton. I fully support the East Hamilton location and think it is the best location. As much as I enjoy the West Harbour location, I don't feel it's the best location logistically. Keep up the great work Bob and thanks for your dedication, support and not giving up on the Ti-Cats.

Kim Pare 2010-07-22 16:12:06

-1 doubt very much I would renew my season tickets if the stadium was built at the west harbour site. Bryon Frost 2010-07-22 16:13:18

randy hickey 2010-07-22 16:13:22 please dont loose the ti-cats by building the stadium downtown, people are AFRAID to go to downtown now due to the drugs and prostitution and violence Brian Whittaker 2010-07-22 16:13:55

I fully believe that the downtown location lacks vision, lacks exposure and will not "attract" attention

Alex Connoy 2010-07-22 16:16:06 Kurt Braun 2010-07-22 16:16:37

A downtown stadium will end up like Ivor Wynn with no concerts allowed due to noise complaints. There will be endless issues just as there are with Hess Village. Our city wants downtown development but they always erect roadblocks. So go to the east mountain and spur development there....and the land there isn't a toxic dump site

Joseph Mandozzi 2010-07-22 16:17:24 Tracy Frost 2010-07-22 16:19:49

Michelle 2010-07-22 16:21:01

Although the West harbour would be more ascetically pleasing to the eye from above, the East Mtn. location would have less of an environmental impact with no warehouses to tare down, the City wouldn't have to expropriate residents' properties, there is easy highway access (more lanes on ramps may be needed-but not more exits as there are exits on either side of Pritchard), there is room for parking AND there is transit available! How can you lose!? There also will not be any gusty winds coming off the harbour, bringing along rain and snow accumulation in the late fall games!! Joann Rakovich 2010-07-22 16:21:25

It is about time we had a place you could park beside and have tailgate parties not somewhere you had to walk a mile from where you parked your car. I have to drive 45 minutes to get to the stadium, try to find a parking spot which is another $10 to $20 on top of my ticket and then walk another 20 minutes to get to the gate. I also don't like the harbor sight because it is too close to "Drug Central of Hamilton".

Dave Furness 2010-07-22 16:23:50 doug richards 2010-07-22 16:25:00

As a hamiltion native and a long term ticat season ticket holder, I encourge and will support the East Mountain location.

e. macdonald 2010-07-22 16:25:48 comment optional excellent choice. Cathy Huggins-Bard 2010-07-22 16:26:27

To me the other site is absolutely ridiculous. Just a total waste of money. I personally never go down town unless I am going to Copps or something similiar. Build homes where people can live in on the West Habour site. The East Mountain is easy to get to from all directions. I can't believe City Council is even considering this, The West Harbour. Remember how long it took for the Link!! Red Creek Hill Express Way!! What short memories. The Pan American Games people won't fool around and if we don't get the stadium I hope every member of City Council loses their seat in the fall.

Ivan Rogolja 2010-07-22 16:27:16 david w stade 2010-07-22 16:32:09

mikem 2010-07-22 16:35:21

I like many will drive to the stadium. I think the future is with this site, especially if we are going to "sell" the Ticats to more people in the outlying areas of Miss/Oakville/Burlington/Kitchener/waterlooetc Highway access and parking is important Doug Durham 2010-07-22 16:37:04

B & S Dyment 2010-07-22 16:37:06

The logical choice. Len Preston 2010-07-22 16:41:18

Travis Shepherd 2010-07-22 16:42:40

I am an American fan of the Tiger Cats and think a new East Mountain stadium is what they need, not only for the team, but the city and the wonderful neighboring country of my home. Andrew Lynch 2010-07-22 16:44:22

As a long time tiger cat fan and Burlington resident, I support the East mountain site choice. It will have the least impact on existing communities in Hamilton and will also provide the greatest access for visitors to the stadium. Other proposed sites would discourage me from attending games due to transportation / traffic issues such as those experienced at Ivor Wynne.

Ken McKillop 2010-07-22 16:46:35

East mountain local and proud Ti-Cat fan. Make this happen! Linda Manousos 2010-07-22 16:51:07

Go East Mountain!!!!

John Shannon 2010-07-22 16:52:22 Stephen 2010-07-22 16:52:36

Shaun Guest 2010-07-22 16:57:27 Vagn Lund 2010-07-22 16:59:23

Lee Genier 2010-07-22 17:02:16 curtis shuttler 2010-07-22 17:02:59 i always thought there should be a stadium on the mountain more room for parking the area is much safer for family's with little kids coming to the game and really easy to get to from basically anywhere in the greater hamilton area

anthony pellegrino 2010-07-22 17:04:28 Kristin Lecour 2010-07-22 17:08:56

Lance Paradis 2010-07-22 17:09:32

This just makes the most sense! A new den for the Tiger-cats on the East Mountain! EAT'EM RAW Beth Waldman 2010-07-22 17:09:38

Karen Stirrett 2010-07-22 17:10:55 Rob Assimakopoulos 2010-07-22 17:15:05

This is the only sound, responsible choice -1 hope people will look past the rhetoric and see this for what it is, the only choice.

Harry Jodoin 2010-07-22 17:18:23

The council has to remeber that the principal tenant of this building will be the Ticats and this has to be taken into consideration. Parking is a must for the project to makle sense paul hamill 2010-07-22 17:19:15

William Murphy 2010-07-22 17:23:07 Jesse Perlstein 2010-07-22 17:35:35

Go cats! Go Bob!

NICK MARZILLI 2010-07-22 17:36:24 Don Washburn 2010-07-22 17:39:37

Davie Whitaker 2010-07-22 17:41:30 Tony Trigiani 2010-07-22 17:41:50

curtis washik 2010-07-22 17:43:27

You know how ghetto downtown is, people on the mountain won't even go to these games because how sketchy it is down there. We need modern parking to suit the way the city works. One way streets and parking on lawns is not what hamilton wants. Get your ass on the mountain. Joe Muli 2010-07-22 17:44:20

TIM FOLEY 2010-07-22 17:46:04

I am convinced that the financial viability of this project requires it to be located at the Hamilton East location. Peter Soung 2010-07-22 17:46:39

I definitely support the stadium.

robertscanlon 2010-07-22 17:48:44 as a fan of the ti-cats i think its very important that the team moves into a new and exciting stadiam to show that the ti-cats are the back bone of the cfl. Stewart Schneider 2010-07-22 17:49:52

Frank Mcfarlane 2010-07-22 17:55:34 scott ackles 2010-07-22 17:55:42

I am very supportive of this initiative. Scott

Ryan Hornby 2010-07-22 17:56:20

Lets make the right decision and help a the CFL, a Canadian icon, remain viable. Paul Shantz 2010-07-22 17:56:25

Bob has given so much of his time and money into the city and into this team. We as citizens and fans have a fiduciary duty to do the same, which means making the Ti-cats a financially viable operation so the team can continue to stay in Hamilton and be a sense of pride for the local community. If the East Mountain location achieves this objective then we should support it

Dan Ferrone 2010-07-22 17:57:18

This is not only the best decision, it is the only right option! colin back 2010-07-22 17:57:23

B. Jenner 2010-07-22 17:57:53 John Wistow 2010-07-22 17:58:02

Argo Fan that needs the Ti-Cats to beat ever Labour Day! Good Luck Bob! The CFL owes you for your commitment!

Allison Cronkwright 2010-07-22 17:59:35

It is time that the Tiger Cats move. I feel that the location of the Yvor Wynne stadium does not show people what Hamilton is all about. The area that the Tiger Cats presently reside is run down and rough. People from outside the city look at it and think, is this what Hamilton is all about. The stadium is very old, and has uncomfortable seating. I feel the stadium is underused, i think a new stadium on the mountain would give true face to the beauty that Hamilton encompasses. It would be easy access on and off the Red hill, and would draw a lot more talented music acts to the Hamilton Region. I would make the trek to Hamilton a lot more if it had the new stadium. I lived in Hamilton for five years and only attended on ti-cats game because of the venue and location. I would come from St Catharines a lot more. Brian Tombolini 2010-07-22 17:59:47

I support the EAST MOUNTAIN stadium site. I encourage all other tax payers to express their opinions.

Scott Jahnke 2010-07-22 18:05:17

Go Ticats! Wendy Lisson 2010-07-22 18:09:34

Matthew Lundy 2010-07-22 18:12:40

Not only is the east mountain site more viable for Bob Young. It is also more Viable for the town as well we are allready expanding that sector so it would make sence to build it there not a neglected part of town. Duncan Armstrong 2010-07-22 18:12:56

Go east young men! Go east!

Scott Gunson 2010-07-22 18:16:20 Edward Hickey 2010-07-22 18:17:32

Linda Ames 2010-07-22 18:20:05 Shane W. Allaby 2010-07-22 18:21:36

I would like to say, I have travelled from one end of this country to the other multiable times and the Ti-Cats are what this city is known for. Mac, Stelco, Dafasco and any other city staple you can think of are known only to the people who have had a direct connection to them. I moved to this city to watch the cats play at home 26 years ago, and I have never left, the city needs to back the Ti-cats

Gregory Parker 2010-07-22 18:22:55 F. Caruso 2010-07-22 18:47:12

Stuart Forsyth 2010-07-22 18:47:32

I strongly believe that the best option for a new stadium would be on the east mountain! There does not seem to be a more obvious answer when it comes to this subject! The North end is a long way from being renewed and the new stadium would no doubt help this, however with the pan-am games coming in 2015 us Hamiltonian's would like the countries participating to see a more pleasant side of Hamilton rather than a "developing but still not nice" part! Thank You for listening! Please do the right thing for our beloved tiger cats and our city! Stuart Forsyth Claus Wagner 2010-07-22 18:52:13 this is the best place

Neil Finnerty 2010-07-22 18:52:54 Ted Lindstead 2010-07-22 18:55:34

Paul Russell 2010-07-22 18:59:41 Mark Petkoff 2010-07-22 18:59:44

Angela 2010-07-22 19:00:59

It is the only viable venue in the area. greg bowerbank 2010-07-22 19:01:26

Live in Burlington so would need to drive to the games.

chris kitamura 2010-07-22 19:12:32

100% in favour of the east mountain location. marlyn lindstead 2010-07-22 19:16:47 i hope the city of Hamilton smartens up and accepts the east mountain as the new home of the Hamilton Tiger Cats.

Raymond Rohrbach 2010-07-22 19:17:45 BOB MULHOLLAND 2010-07-22 19:19:00

I fully agree with the East Mountain site being the more appropiate site over the The Waterfront site.

Carl Delio 2010-07-22 19:22:11

I live within walking distance of the proposed EM location on Winterberry Dr. and am looking forward to attending football and soccer at this location. Great for the Tiger Cats for the future and for the community in Hamilton. The WH is not the right location. It needs to be cleaned up and developed but with housing, parks and other commercial activities that will enhance not only the waterfront but the downtown core. kacye lavender 2010-07-22 19:23:23

Kevin 2010-07-22 19:25:23

Awesome site I think more will jump on the band wagon as more details are avalible. waiter atkinson 2010-07-22 19:27:23

Comment optiona tell the city fathers to get off their collective asses and do the right thing before they make another fool of themselves which they seem to be very good at. and im refering to the copps arena and many other times they lost out because of thier stupidity

Kristin Scarfone 2010-07-22 19:27:52 Frank Bruno 2010-07-22 19:32:23

Keep The CATS HAPPY KEEP them in the CFL WE UNITE AS A WHOLE FOR THE CFL dat is why we are CANADIAN

kevin may 2010-07-22 19:34:15

Bob Young is a successful business man who knows what it takes to make this work. The City of Hamilton has failed for years to make anything work. Mike Pyc 2010-07-22 19:36:12

Ok lets put the stadium in the west harbour, have a Cats game, a concert at Copps and Ribfest or so at Bayfront Park. Then lets see how long the crowds that can't get OUT of downtown head over to our NEW city hall and make it look old again. Put your heads back on your shoulders councillers and make the right decision for once, east mountain is the way to go if it can't be where our cats want it.

Frank Bernardi 2010-07-22 19:41:33 susan kerr 2010-07-22 19:44:37

Jaak Buss 2010-07-22 19:45:13 John Bozzo 2010-07-22 19:49:03

A stadium in the West Harbour would not revitalize the area. The stadium needs good transportation routes, which the East Mountain site provides. Build it!

Robert Bridge 2010-07-22 19:52:59 Mitch 2010-07-22 19:56:51

Terry Alford 2010-07-22 19:57:15

season ticket holder joe 2010-07-22 20:05:42

FANTASTIC SITE. CANT WAIT.

Gina Comeau 2010-07-22 20:06:41 SEAN ROYAL 2010-07-22 20:06:49

GO CATS GO!!!!!

Wendy Spurr 2010-07-22 20:11:44 John Pawluk 2010-07-22 20:14:20

I support the mountain bid

Michael Phillips 2010-07-22 20:29:29 Raymond Boulanger 2010-07-22 20:37:02

Planning to move from Toronto to Hamilton next year.

Randy Thompson 2010-07-22 20:43:22

I was born, raised and live in Hamilton- 48 years! Even though we should think about inner city revitalization. The ONLY viable location is the East mountain local. I support the business aspect of the team and endorse it, But my heart is feeling the west harbour should be a place for revitalization, It doesn't have to include the Tiger-cats. Thank you Bob for being an endorser of the TRUE Hamilton Spirit! Randy Thompson Josh Metnick 2010-07-22 20:45:13

I visited Hamilton recently from the USA and feel that the Ticats could be much better marketed then I saw — I feel a new stadium would help. Hamilton has the potential to be a world class city and this would help play a part in that.

dana segin 2010-07-22 20:54:27 Steven Cassidy 2010-07-22 21:05:11

DANIEL SHEPPARD 2010-07-22 21:07:55 Cheryl Geerdink 2010-07-22 21:08:07

Defmately the best location for the new stadium. I do not want the new stadium way down by the harbour. Please!! Better access to the stadium if it is on the mountain. It's whats best for the fans, not whats best for the pan am games!!

bill maclean 2010-07-22 21:13:17 Pat Hewitt 2010-07-22 21:18:00

Something that I haven't heard mentioned in reference to transportation is that the Parkdale bus route runs from the terminal in Burlington right up the hill to Valley Park and I'm sure it could add another block to it's route if needed to reach the stadium site.

Derek Bush 2010-07-22 21:21:13

Love the idea, more room for parking which means fans can tailgate, and actually enjoy a day of football! Stick to your guns! Joe D'Angelo 2010-07-22 21:22:51

Great location . Lots of potential for future growth.

Allan 2010-07-22 21:23:00 Morgan 2010-07-22 21:23:43

Paul Bentham 2010-07-22 21:28:16

I believe this is the best choice and i!m very glad that someone has finally stepped up and offered this area as a site for the stadium Sherry Nickerson 2010-07-22 21:41:01

melanie verrier 2010-07-22 21:43:23

Downtown is gross. I would hate for the backdrop of CBC coverage of the Ticat games to prominently display our horrific post-apocalyptic shoreline. Regardless of how much money would be spent on "improving" the northend, it will still be what it's always been, a desolate, scary, industrial wasteland. It's a little late (two generations) for politicians to be concerned about the appeal of the bay area. Carlos Di Tomasso 2010-07-22 21:45:45

Dave Haskett 2010-07-22 21:47:05

I will continue to go to Ticats games if it is accessible easily by car as I come from far out of town. I support East Mountain. dave read 2010-07-22 21:55:52

allister wood 2010-07-22 21:56:03 Marylee Rosenwald 2010-07-22 22:04:44

Katherine Bisnauth 2010-07-22 22:06:20 eric bernard 2010-07-22 22:07:15

D MacLellan 2010-07-22 22:18:21 eddy babineau 2010-07-22 22:21:17

John Millar 2010-07-22 22:25:21

I am a season ticket holder, and I would have to think long and hard about attending even one game in West Harbour. Craig Ono 2010-07-22 22:39:13

Support the CFL!!!!!!

ejaz butt 2010-07-22 22:45:08 i am the president of Ontario taxi worker union strongly suport the location at Eastmountain.i have said many times in the past through media that some of our local polititions are completly arrogant and have no wisdom,no experiance and no knowledge to run this city.They have their own agendas and they only work for themselves or they look after the intrest of those who look after them Georgina Dowd 2010-07-22 22:45:14

shaun driscoll 2010-07-22 22:48:12

Lets get this done. The Ti-cats need to play on the east mountain. Bring the pride back to Hamilton. leo felicetti 2010-07-22 22:55:11

Dan Scarrow 2010-07-22 23:01:59

As a lifelong resident of the East Mountain, I fully support this plan. Anyone with any knowledge of this city should know West Harbour is a terrible idea (which makes it not-so- suprising our city council would be in favour of it). For once, lets do something for this city (and this team) that raises the profile of Hamilton!! Evan Blainey 2010-07-22 23:06:58

Matt Gibbons 2010-07-22 23:07:58

I support all that Bob Young has, and will, do for the Tiger-Cat franchise! William Goursky 2010-07-22 23:11:34

arnab 2010-07-22 23:19:00 super stadium location - go ticats go Steve Grzenda 2010-07-22 23:24:40

The east mountain site makes the most sense from an economical and practical scenario. The economics dictate that the taxpaers do not want to pay for such a stadium and have another white elephant without the tiger cats and from a practical point, this site allows the ticats to become a regional based team thus with the potential to draw out of towners and maybe even businesses. Putting a staduim in the west harbour would be no different than rebuilding the stadium at Ivor Wynn. Time for a change, Hamilton residents do not feel safe downtown and this is the primary reason why the downtown has struggled to be renewed, Out of towners simoply just stay awayfrom downtown! David Cicci 2010-07-22 23:25:52

After all the time and energy spent, the City is close to loosing another gift. It is clear Mr. young is the only one who put his money where his mouth was and the location is a highly visible, accessable location that will provide lots of room for people to drive their own transportation. Domenic Celeste 2010-07-22 23:27:06

The city council is a joke. The decision on the west harbour site reeks of corruption. Who gave Mayor Fred the right to gamble with taxpayers money on a potential $36million cleanup? (You can bet that the price will be higher than Iower).That money could be better spent. Look at the people who will benefit the most from getting contracts on the site clean-up and you will find some of those that are pulling city councils strings. This is disgusting and I applaud the Tiger Cat organization for their efforts. The downtown area has other problems and a stadium will not help it. As a matter of fact I would be less likely to continue to attend Ti-Cat games if I had to travel to the West Harbour location. I live on Stoney Creek mountain near the East mountain site and drive by it each day. I saw on MLS listings several weeks ago even before this potential site was announced, that the property was listed for sale for $7.9M I notice the other day that a real-estate sign listing the property for sale was also posted on the site at a couple of locations. Since the Government of Ontario owns the property and is a contributor to the project, should they not just give it to the project as part of their contribution,rather than selling it and paying a huge commission? Also is there a chance that someone else buys up the property on speculation of turning a profit? (this has already happend up here in Stoney Creek mountain in the past with school properties sold by Ontario realty corp. to middle men who then flipped the properties to the school boards only months later.) On another note, please do not loose what Ivor Wynn offers to the fans. Close-up seating to the field. The best in the league! This will be the home to the Tiger Cats and a track field that will only be used for 2 weeks should not separate the fans from the field for decades to come. Perhaps something like Copps Colloseum with movable lower seats could be incorporated, (maybe paid for with part of the $36M savings?) Or perhaps put in the track for the Commonwealth games, then remove after and put in semi-permanant or permanent seating. Please don't make us sit in the first row and still be 20 yards away from the field. Good luck with your efforts. GO EAST MOUNTAIN!!!!!!!!! David Mendola 2010-07-22 23:30:29 Mercedes 2010-07-22 23:33:04

Chris Fennell 2010-07-22 23:36:37

Dear Bob, I absolutely support your proposal. As an example of what not to do 30 years ago Adelaide built a football stadium 45 minutes from the CBD which as you know is significant for Adelaide. It was done due to competing egos and a desire to develop a new residential area. Needless to say the concept was flawed due to its remoteness, lack of parking, distance from most of the population. After 30 years and having spent $100ml on the current site it has been agreed to spend up to $450ml by either redeveloping the Adelaide Cricket Ground or build another purpose built stadium at a cost of $450ml. Both these options are situated in the CBD. To assist the Council in understanding the potential deleterious consequences of their proposal I would recommend some marketing surveys of the population who attend football games. Good luck Regards Chris Jennifer Fabe 2010-07-22 23:37:35

Please do not throw away our Cities biggest opportunity ever.

Alison Drury 2010-07-22 23:39:04 peter copeland 2010-07-22 23:43:10

alex 2010-07-22 23:43:15 devon czerniga 2010-07-22 23:44:17

Steve McCarthy 2010-07-22 23:51:24

Hold the line on this, it really is doing the city a big favour. Aiden Jones 2010-07-22 23:57:00

Stepano Lee 2010-07-22 23:58:48

The location on the East mountain as described is the only ideal location. There's room for roadway expansion in all directions and public transportation already exists. Parking would be abundant. People from Niagara area to the Burlington and Brantford area would have an easy commute to any event at the stadium. I live in the area and would not be opposed to such a project. Let's hope the logical decision is made here. Mark Leslie 2010-07-23 00:01:10

Get it done!! The Argos need a new stadium to enjoy trips down the QEW,

Brian D Edwards 2010-07-23 00:06:27

My CFL includes a prosperous Tiger Cat team. Paul Josling 2010-07-23 00:18:10

East Mountain!

Zach Goldman 2010-07-23 00:51:51 Robert James 2010-07-23 02:20:36

Patricia Martini 2010-07-23 03:49:02 Bill Young 2010-07-23 04:16:39

These points make a ton of sense.

Kevin W. Clark 2010-07-23 04:40:54

Last time Hamilton has a major out door concert that I can remember was Pink Floyd in the early seventies. Why put a stadium smack dab in a area close to residents who will more then likely not welcome the extras that stadiums will try to hold? A stadium will not make or break the down town core. As someone from out of town I must drive to the games or events. I will not look forward to trying to find very limited paid parking and traffic jams. Hamilton do the right thing and put this on the east mountain. justin chlan 2010-07-23 04:42:07

Derek Curtis 2010-07-23 04:45:43 Lisa Vohra 2010-07-23 05:40:46

As a season ticket holder I want the Ti-cats to have a state of the art, environmentally responsible and welcoming stadium for all fans!

John Weaver 2010-07-23 05:41:23

As a season ticket holder and LIFE LONG FAN I want the Ti-cats to have a state of the art, environmentally responsible and welcoming stadium for all fans! Jim Austin 2010-07-23 05:56:09

Jamie Hotrum 2010-07-23 06:29:49

Your the best Bob!!!! Bill Darrall 2010-07-23 07:02:09

Mike Young 2010-07-23 07:03:10

East Mountain is by far the best location! Terry Middlemiss 2010-07-23 07:11:30

I am in favour of the east mountain site. The building of a stadium in the west harbour is directly against the 'setting sail' study that was done and cost the city and its taxpayers millions of dollars. This study recommends that residential projects are the way in which to revitalize the downtown core. When Jackson Square was built it displaced the thousands of people who lived above the stores and shops in the downtown core. This is the time frame when the downtown started to decline. The building of malls outside the downtown also took shoppers away from the core. The only way to revitalize the core is to build residential units there. There was no mention of a stadium in the core in the report, secondly, if one studies the location of the top ten earning dollar wise stadiums in North America you find that 7 of the top ten are located in suburbia. The myth about drawing people to the core where parking an public transport are virtually non existent is just that a myth. As for the LRT being built to accommodate fans to get to the stadium is a route for disaster. The proposed route runs mainly east - west along Main and King streets yet the city of Hamilton is expanding south in great numbers. How many fans live in lower Stoney Creek or the west end that will take the LRAT to the game? Has the city done any demographic studies (using HSR data) that show the most commonly travelled routes? I think not. For all these reasons I am in favour of the east mountain site - better accessibility, better parking and better sight lines within the stadium for the fans.

Vernon S Arnold 2010-07-23 07:19:26

ity I hope city council does not blow this great opportunity for this city. Pauline Amato 2010-07-23 07:38:46

This site is the most logical spot to put the new stadium....Re: space, Parking, and easy access to move traffic quickly.The city needs to clean up our downtown core, before sinking money into the harbourfront...

Nathan 2010-07-23 07:40:33

I fully support the East Mountain site. I have lived in Hamilton my entire life and find most of the arguments for the West Harbour are filled with inaccurate information. The East Mountain site has space, restaurants, and a new hotel coming. These are all things lacking in the harbour area. BILL KURPEL 2010-07-23 07:43:34

I RESIDE IN THE NIAGARA REGION ( LINCOLN ) THE HAMILTON EAST MOUNTAIN LOCATION IS THE MOST LOGICAL LOCATION AS WE ALL MUST LOOK TO THE FUTURE, THE HIGHWAY ACCESS IS IDEAL, EASILY ACCESSABLE FROM ALL POINTS. PARKING HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR PEOPLE ATTENDING TIGER-CAT GAMES, MORE SO FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE AWAY FROM THE DOWNTOWN CORE, (I GREW UP IN BURLINGTON ). I ALSO THINK THE TIGER-CAT SEASON TICKET BASE WILL INCREASE SIGNIFICANTLY. THE CATS ARE THE HAMILTON-WENTWORTH REGIONS TEAM NOT THE DOWNTOWN TEAM. THE MOUNTAIN AREA IS GROWING AS WELL AS THE REGION INCLUDING NIAGARA AND THE HALTON AREA. THE QEW 403, THE LINC AS WELL AS THE RED HILL ARE PERFECT FOR EASY TRANSPORTATION AND GOOD FOR BUSINESS ON THE MOUNTAIN. IT IS TIME TO CHERISH THE MEMORIES OF IVOR WYNN AND MOVE ON! GOOD-LUCK! P.S. THIS MIGHT EVEN RUB OFF SHOWING THE NHL THAT HAMILTON IS CAPABLE OF BIGGER THINGS IN THE PURSUIT OF PROFESSIONAL SPORTS. Kirk Middleton 2010-07-23 07:58:13

The East Mountain site is the only one that makes sense.I don't attend as many ti-cat games now as I would like because of the parking issues. Since there is no way the parking/access will be better at the other proposed site I do NOT support Fred's FollyfWest Harbour) G Borger 2010-07-23 08:02:24

I If we build i n the west harbour we will end up with Ivor Wynne all over again. Lets get it done before we blow the deal

Dan Edwards 2010-07-23 08:06:11 Ruth and Darrell Ethell 2010-07-23 08:17:26

Sandra Prohaska 2010-07-23 08:23:22

Excellent idea! Bob Peake 2010-07-23 08:24:19

Mark Delio 2010-07-23 08:33:18

Actually, Confederation Park made the most sense, but if this is the only option other than the West Harbour, then I'm all for it! James D'Angelo 2010-07-23 08:49:59

Glenn Gibson 2010-07-23 08:51:47

The Hamilton Hurricanes Junior Football team was resurrected 3-years ago to provide young men 18-22 years old an opportunity to continue to play football. Scott Mitchell of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and his organization have supported us from Day One~! We constantly heard—"What's good for the City of Hamilton is good for the Tiger-Cats". They earned our complete trust and our Board of Directors recently voted unanimously to endorse the East Mountain solution. The Tiger-Cats have presented statistics that allow decisions to be made on "facts". They have also stepped forward to accept financial risk. Many expressing opinions do not have money on the table. We are at crunch time-bottom line-"Who do you trust?" Bob Young and Scott Mitchell have earned our trust with actions and facts. Mike Robinson 2010-07-23 08:52:57

GO CATS GO!!!

Allan Kling 2010-07-23 08:53:44 David Estok 2010-07-23 08:54:38

Alan Raphael 2010-07-23 08:56:56 Andrew Fulson 2010-07-23 08:57:21

I live in Dunnville and this location would be more convenient to get to than a downtown site. Plus there's ample parking a short walk over on the Home Depot side of the Redhill that would would be beneficial.

Wes Bickford 2010-07-23 08:57:34 Steve Chisholm 2010-07-23 09:03:48

Stephanie Wiens 2010-07-23 09:08:35 Jay Lister 2010-07-23 09:08:43 good luck...

Gerry Mackintosh 2010-07-23 09:12:18 John Panikkar 2010-07-23 09:14:53

Please do the right thing!

Ryan O'Hagan 2010-07-23 09:15:23 Paulo Carvalho 2010-07-23 09:16:22

I am supporting the Hamilton Tiger Cats on this issue as they will be the organization that will be the tenants of the new facility for many years to come.

Arie Hoogendam 2010-07-23 09:26:55 Jason G 2010-07-23 09:32:41

The Cats DO have a say on this stadium as the main tenant.

Rick Demers 2010-07-23 09:38:10 C. Celeste 2010-07-23 09:38:35

Maureen Wilson 2010-07-23 09:42:46

This is a site that makes sense! Good location with easy access! Patrick muldoon 2010-07-23 09:56:17

Joe Burley 2010-07-23 10:07:28 david meadows 2010-07-23 10:09:42

... as long as old season ticket holders from ivor wynne are treated fairly

Jennifer Smith 2010-07-23 10:10:38 Dale Norrie 2010-07-23 10:26:21

Dan Deighton 2010-07-23 10:28:07 Jason Thompson 2010-07-23 10:34:11

I want the Ticats to move to Burlington

bruce keltie 2010-07-23 10:34:18 Harvey Elms 2010-07-23 10:34:29

Terance Woodson 2010-07-23 10:36:04 Janet Lang Young 2010-07-23 10:36:55

Larissa 2010-07-23 10:37:25 Ted Fulton 2010-07-23 10:42:26

Putting a large facility downtown really doesn't work in my mind due to the need for parking for 30,000 plus cars!! I will go to wherever Hamilton decides, but building it downtown is wrong. East Mountain and other locations are far better. I come in from Kitchener and driving home now is a huge problem. We need to keep in mind to attract major events we need to build a large expandable facility (30,000 minimum). I drove through downtown the other day, and there is nothing there!! All boarded up. A staduim will not solve this issue. The down town core needs to be revamped for sure and a stadium shouldn't be the focus. It will sit empty more than it is being used so what a waste!! Jeff Smith 2010-07-23 10:44:25 Walter York 2010-07-23 10:47:16

Kent M. Roy 2010-07-23 10:47:31 David Hoy 2010-07-23 10:50:52

Gareth Cunningham 2010-07-23 10:55:39

Critical that the proper location be secured to preserve the pride, traditions, and cultural institution so relevant to Hamilton, Southern Ontario, and the Nation - the East Mountain site is a viable compromise, and far better than efforts in the downtown that are not supported by many business leaders and the most critical long-term tenant! Go East Mountain! David 2010-07-23 11:00:16

Joe Snider 2010-07-23 11:00:49 Torance Black 2010-07-23 11:00:49

Vito Sgro 2010-07-23 11:01:47 Richard Russell 2010-07-23 11:01:58

We need a site with good transportation infrastructure. The east mountain site's proximity to the Link makes it the superior choice of location.

Will Kay 2010-07-23 11:05:24

I read in the paper that McHattie thinks that the Tiger- Cats will get young urban professionals at the game if they locate at the Rail Yards. Wow what a marketing guru - shouldn't the Tiger-Cats put there stadium where their fans want to go. Only 22% of their fans come from the lower city, many more are on the mountain. dan dooley 2010-07-23 11:09:18

It's the only logical alternative for long term growth

Justin 2010-07-23 11:09:18 Dee Fazekas 2010-07-23 11:12:14

Pat Stewart 2010-07-23 11:12:24 Rick Fullerton 2010-07-23 11:15:45

If Bob Young says the West Harbour site will not work, I believe him. I trust his judgement.

Terry Murray 2010-07-23 11:22:53 Paul Redal 2010-07-23 11:25:13

scott 2010-07-23 11:27:52 Matthew Optimae 2010-07-23 11:30:27

Harry Pertern 2010-07-23 11:31:27 Terry Qubert 2010-07-23 11:32:12

Kelly Lamb 2010-07-23 11:32:40

This will have a very positive effective on Hamilton's business community and citizens in general. Olga Carrington 2010-07-23 11:33:57

Dan Brooks 2010-07-23 11:34:51 Paul Reed 2010-07-23 11:35:39

Corey Plester 2010-07-23 11:36:02 Chris Temple 2010-07-23 11:37:28

Please understand the implications of your actions,

Nancy Bentley 2010-07-23 11:44:37 Tom Specht 2010-07-23 11:45:51

Roman Wojtow 2010-07-23 11:47:33

I agree that the harbour front lands should be remediated for the benefit of the city core. However, a stadium is not the best use for these lands. Hamilton is more than just the core and the Ti-Cats draw fans from the entire region. A stadium on the east mountain will benefit all of Hamiltonians. It will be easily accessible and an opportunity to justify rapid transit accross the entire city.. Steve Specht 2010-07-23 11:48:00

Marilyn Emmett 2010-07-23 11:48:21

Seems to be the best compromise. Max Prostenza 2010-07-23 11:49:01

Natasha Egorenkova 2010-07-23 12:12:21 Matt Brock 2010-07-23 12:15:49

The Ti-cats have obviously done their homework here, push politics aside and move on.

Bill Wilson 2010-07-23 12:25:42

It seems the right place! Braden 2010-07-23 12:27:21

Love the location od east mountain Lots of room to put other businesses and parking Love it

David Young 2010-07-23 12:29:32 Ron Eickmeier 2010-07-23 12:30:04

I live in Brantford, easy to get there to see the Ti-Cats!!!!

RobertCooper 2010-07-23 12:34:33 erica di tomasso 2010-07-23 12:36:38

Michelle Di Tomasso 2010-07-23 12:38:33 John milnes 2010-07-23 12:44:03

Linda Jacobs 2010-07-23 12:45:51

I think that if Bob Young and his management team have studied it and decided they can't attract people to the west harbour, we should pay serious attention. They're probably saving us from building a white elephant. Look at Carmen's. They located 'in the middle of nowhere' and they're very successful. I think it'll work. DOUG PLUMB 2010-07-23 12:49:30

Mark Lametti 2010-07-23 12:50:33 Will Kay 2010-07-23 12:51:25

David Lachapelle 2010-07-23 12:56:59

Yes! I support the East Mountain stadium location. greg glen 2010-07-23 13:00:55

John Ross 2010-07-23 13:02:08 Ken Beatty 2010-07-23 13:05:41

Civic Stadiun does not have enough seats between the 40 yard lines. These are the higher income seats and many people who want them live in suburbia. They don't want to take their business associate or their wife to a game on a bus. So the Tiger cats need plenty of parking if they want to sell tickets. And they need a location people can get to and from without being stuck in traffic like the traffic jams we experience on the July 1st weekends after the fireworks at the harbour. And I'll bet that 95% if the people who attend those foreworks don't live more than 5 or 6 miles from the harbour. The owners of any of these professional teams must show a profit. If they don't do it one way, they will ultimately find another. My concern is that if these guys on council try to force their agenda, it would only be a matter of time till Bob Young finds another way to make it work. Bob Jones 2010-07-23 13:10:03 Bruce R Thomas 2010-07-23 14:00:55

Mark Morosin 2010-07-23 14:02:11

Come to an agreement that makes sense for all parties not just a handful of politicians with political agendas. The Ticats are the heart and soul of steel town not the Pan AM games. Lets get this one right. Peter Kaetl 2010-07-23 14:06:41

Norm Opetinal 2010-07-23 14:08:24 Larry Yertle 2010-07-23 14:09:08

Gerry Peters 2010-07-23 14:10:24 Bernie Huinink 2010-07-23 14:10:27

Art Model 2010-07-23 14:11:01 Charlie Scibetta 2010-07-23 14:12:45

It makes sense, people will adapt and understand that after it is built.

Woodson Beagle 2010-07-23 14:12:47 Mary Kozak 2010-07-23 14:13:21

Chuck Scibetta 2010-07-23 14:13:48 Cathy Scibetta 2010-07-23 14:14:34

Lina Alfano 2010-07-23 14:14:58 Charlie Scibetta 2010-07-23 14:15:26

Chucky Scibetta 2010-07-23 14:15:55 Mark Pleascence 2010-07-23 14:16:39

Mark Griese 2010-07-23 14:20:28 Pare Sun 2010-07-23 14:22:20

KEEP STADIUM OUT OF MY NORTH END NEIGHBORHOOD....ANYWHERE BUT WEST HARBOUR

Lloyd Franks 2010-07-23 14:24:22 Brian Rieth 2010-07-23 14:26:27

Thanks Bob for everything you have done for the Ti- Cats and the city of Hamilton. My wife and I have 2 young children and live in the Hess Village/ Locke street area and would rather travel up to the mountain to see a game than have to deal with the back log of traffic (both vehicular and pedestrian) that would congest the downtown location. Oskie Wee Wee!

Kerry Thomas 2010-07-23 14:27:48 Paul Henderson 2010-07-23 14:28:46

Let's get on with this. Can't wait for the shovels to get in the ground. This will be the greatest thing to happen in Hamilton since Tim Horton's!

Nick Brescia 2010-07-23 14:30:41

As a proud east mountain resident, I couldn't be happier about the stadium Oh yeah, Fred is awful. Go Dianni Go Mark Myers 2010-07-23 14:31:01

John Harrison 2010-07-23 14:32:19 David Terell 2010-07-23 14:33:34

John Funkhouser 2010-07-23 14:34:12

We have to have a place that generates profitability or we will just be in the same predictament again and without a Bob Young to absord losses! Real estate is about location; football requires good access. No brainer!!! John myers 2010-07-23 14:38:08

Aaron Redcliffe 2010-07-23 14:39:49 Chris Scott 2010-07-23 14:46:54

Highway access is key to get people outside Hamilton to the stadium. The Ticat's fan base will grow with support from surrounding cities (Burlington, Kitchener, St. Catherines...)

Wally Urgenson 2010-07-23 14:52:38 Andrea Woodside 2010-07-23 14:53:20

ron hubert 2010-07-23 15:14:02 parking is a huge concern Jim Burke 2010-07-23 15:17:57

I suppoet the East Mountain stadium location for the simple reason that I commute to games from St. Catharines. For me it is easy access and much quicker to get in and out then driving into the City.

Andre Kee 2010-07-23 15:20:02 Gord Andrews 2010-07-23 15:25:21

April Doneston 2010-07-23 15:26:10 Howard Breen 2010-07-23 15:27:05

NanjitSundahar 2010-07-23 15:33:08 Alex Prograss 2010-07-23 15:33:51

John Gerpaons 2010-07-23 15:34:52 m. tivador 2010-07-23 15:35:41

Carol Riseing 2010-07-23 15:38:59 Jerad Smitherman 2010-07-23 15:42:28

Steven Soliman 2010-07-23 15:48:50

This stadium is for our future.Getting set for the times Keith F 2010-07-23 15:50:20

All this white knight stuff about the stadium at the west harbour is so inflated. This stadium is an East Hamilton landmark and should stay that way. Move the Chedoke twin pads or other items to down town, better yet maybe Flamborough Downs and see what everyone says. It started in East Hamilton, provides wages to the locals, and should stay that way. The commnets that I have heard about urban sprawl, or suburbs...give yuor head a shake, it is the East HAMILTON mountain!

Jessica 2010-07-23 15:58:28 S.collier 2010-07-23 16:44:28

This is a no brainer! They (citycouncil) want to improve Hamilton- the last I heard this area IS part of Hamilton. Not everything can go downtown- no one is going to go to the core before or after a football game besides which the core is a fair distance from the harbour site.

Matthew Conry 2010-07-23 16:51:14

I have read many comments and proposals about this issue and I believe that the only ones that address the issue with a serious look at long term future usage are those made by Bob Young and the Ti-Cats. So, I support the choice they have made. steve mcinosh 2010-07-23 16:51:27 get it done already !

Walter Richards 2010-07-23 17:03:20 Hank Lip 2010-07-23 17:14:40

Nick.K 2010-07-23 17:19:13

East Mountain all the way! I'd get Season tickets in a heart beat! Ernie Moore 2010-07-23 17:21:53

Yes, I support the East Mountain Stadium Location

Tom Mercante 2010-07-23 17:27:43 Mike Chaykowski 2010-07-23 17:28:00

Tell the city to plant trees in the West Harbor site and turn it all into park land

Matthew Abraham 2010-07-23 17:29:16

The East mountain location contains the highway infrastructure required to support the large influx of traffic that major events will draw. A location that will ensure the long term success of the team & stadium through viability and ease of access is of the utmost importance. Otherwise the project as a whole becomes an act in futility. Wally Boonstra 2010-07-23 17:34:35

We are season ticket holders- love the game- hate the location of the stadium- put it in an area that is easy to get to.

Peter Vasoff 2010-07-23 17:45:45 Virginia Swartz-Moncrieffe 2010-07-23 17:48:48

... an East Mountain Location is what I would prefer. East Mountain has so much room for parking and it is easy to get to.

Kevin Allan 2010-07-23 17:54:35

GO Ticats GO!!!!! Calogero Charlie Agro 2010-07-23 17:55:10

Debby Russ 2010-07-23 17:55:46

It should be the tax payers that make the decisions, let's face it, as tax payers we should have some input as to where the money is spent, stop throwing good money after bad in trying to revitalize a city core with a stadium that will attract 10 games per year. Jeff Marshall (East Mountain Resident) 2010-07-23 18:00:10

100% East Mountain all the way.

Lisa Mercanti-Ladd 2010-07-23 18:01:11

This is the right thing to do! Rafael Ramirez 2010-07-23 18:01:33

Ryan Harrison 2010-07-23 18:07:16

go ticats! Jason Oberfrank 2010-07-23 18:18:50

Most people drive to games, it just a fact! I am all for fixing up downtown - but a stadium with only 10 games a year wont do that - they should put some mixed residential home in that area.

Paul MacKenzie 2010-07-23 18:31:01 Jason Cooper 2010-07-23 18:32:40

Doreen Harrington 2010-07-23 18:38:51

I have alway thought the best place for a new sadium would be on the mountain and was very disappointed when the city turned down harold ballards offer to build their years ago i welcome this new site Phil Nelles 2010-07-23 18:41:35

Excellent option- has to be there.

Linda Celeste 2010-07-23 18:43:21 Gord Bereza 2010-07-23 18:47:34

Joe Rouleau 2010-07-23 18:50:02

This location is far better then the waterfront. John szalai 2010-07-23 18:54:46

rino cazzola 2010-07-23 18:55:38 im 56 i was a season ticket holder for more than 25 years i sat in box b row 10 seats 20 and 21,i cant attend games anymore because of my hearing problems ,i love the team i live on hopewell cresent in stoney creek mountain ,i would be a 10 to 15 min walk to the stadium,im in favour of the stadium coming here,i support mr young,and i hope one day to see them live again.i think the idea is wonderful .i hope we get on the east mountain ,ty for your time Colin Farquharson 2010-07-23 19:09:10

Highway access, pure and simple. Ample parking, pure and simple.

Missy 2010-07-23 19:11:00

i think it would be great and it would be great to be able to find a parking spot and being ripped off with parking when u have season tickets u should have a parking spot at no extra cost and I love the old stadium and nothing will compare but we have a great looking team we should have a great looking stadium to match! Jamie vanSydenborgh 2010-07-23 19:30:53

Exciting proposal!

bill knight 2010-07-23 19:37:43

This is by far the most reasonable site to build the new stadium,I give my full support to this new venture for Hamilton. Dave Watkins 2010-07-23 19:46:39

This city owes so much more to Bob Young than just this one logical decision to put the stadium on the east mountain.

Steve Fazekas 2010-07-23 20:15:21 Lillian Haskett 2010-07-23 20:26:28

adam wesley 2010-07-23 20:33:43 closer to home Craig 2010-07-23 20:54:45

doug bachura 2010-07-23 21:33:38

I lived in hamilton over 30 years but am now in brantford. If you live downtown the west harbour might be great. For anyone VISITING from out of town I avoid the downtown and its two way streets, traffic sucks on a good day. George McGee 2010-07-23 21:42:18

carol Stockton 2010-07-23 21:46:44 Heather Corke 2010-07-23 21:47:28

We live in Burlington and are long time Tiger Cat fans. We would prefer the East Mountain stadium location because of faster, easier access for us. Everything in the information package on this site makes perfect sense. I am originally from Hamilton and have seen many attempts over the years to revitalize the downtown, to no avail. Jackson Square, Gore park renos, Hamilton Place, Art Gallery and Copps Coliseum are all wonderful assets to Hamilton, but if they can't help the downtown, what makes council think that an outdoor stadium at a 20 minute walk away from downtown, that can only be used for 8 months of the year will have any greater benefit. Go East Mountain! Mike Clark 2010-07-23 22:16:39 Christina French 2010-07-23 22:30:14

Brian Whittaker 2010-07-23 22:30:36 Sandy McCabe 2010-07-23 22:33:15

gordon jamieson 2010-07-23 22:35:20 alan browne 2010-07-23 22:36:44

Benjamin Caton 2010-07-23 22:41:17

Yes! I support the financially responsible Hamilton East Mountain stadium location. Linda & Barry Murray 2010-07-23 22:51:25

We are behind Bob Young and the Ti-Cats all the way. West Harbour is just not an option and yes we are season ticket holders!

Wayne Lockhart 2010-07-23 22:57:33

Swallow your pride Mr. Mayor and let's get this thing rolling. The Ti-Cats have compromised, so should city council! Ted Snyder 2010-07-23 23:01:33

As a rural Cat fan our excuse for not going to games was always PARKING, thats why we would only attend a game every couple of years, I would love the new East mountain site. If Bob reads these comments I think you would get huge support at this new big parking lot location if you created a mini NFL like gameday expierience. You got my support for this new location. Go Cats GO!

Fred Meyer 2010-07-23 23:27:58

Make it happen Chris Shewfelt 2010-07-23 23:33:16

allan jackson 2010-07-23 23:59:40 JEFF Kelly 2010-07-24 00:14:57

Ron Hagel & Ron Pesowsky 2010-07-24 00:18:14

Leave the west harbour for condos, restaurants, bars and entertainment and BUILD THE STADIUM ON THE EAST MOUNTAIN WITH PARKING AND HIGH VISIBILITY!!!! Kenna and Peter Erkelens 2010-07-24 00:33:08

We absolutely oppose the West Harbour local, the East Mtn. is a viable choice financially, permits, space, venue allowances, transportation.clean up the West Harbour for waterfront park, God knows the cost of developing this tainted land. Ridiculous location for Ti-Cats. We cannot lose our Cats....

Rod Romanoski 2010-07-24 00:33:16

I think this is the best alternative. Dave Loschan 2010-07-24 01:10:35

As a die-hard Ticat and CFL fan over my last 25+ years I have enjoyed the many trips to IWS. Growing up in Norfolk country my family/friends made a couple of trips every year. Moving to Ancaster made the drive more convienent, however, I/we still would only made it to a few (at most) games a year. Why, well despite the fact that the sightlines at IWS are the best in the league, it's the hastle in locating a decent parking spot without experiencing any other nuisances that go along with it ?!? Nonethess, now living in Brantford I would only strongly consider buying season tickets because of the Ticats support of the East Mountain Stadium location. Myself along with many other friends from the surrounding Brant county would now simply get in their cars on motor down the hightway straight to a convienent parking spot (possible tailgating experiences). You want to talk about an INCENTIVE to get people who normally will not go to IWS, well rest asured this will do just that. Think about how many more families espeically those with young children will now choose this option simply because of the practicality of the EHM location.Everything that is in the Ticats reports/research only supports this same theory. Looking forward to a new stadium on the East Mountain!! Thanks again Bob Young, Scott Mitchell and the rest of the Ticat Organization for your continual community support. Go Ticats!! Brent Stirrett 2010-07-24 02:14:02

Support the East Mountain stadium location michelle 2010-07-24 02:55:19 go carmens! :D SWEEDDDDD

Gary Parker 2010-07-24 06:09:10 parking and good roads make this far better than the west harbour Chris Robertson 2010-07-24 06:35:25

The first principle of any business decision is financial integrity. The East Mountain location has the support of the Tiger-Cats and does not not have the burden of cleaning up undiscovered toxic wastes of the brownfields. Let's move forward with the best decision for Hamilton. Once made, Hamilton taxpayers will no longer be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and operational costs of a major facility. I also object to the Our City - Our Future Campaign misleading rhetoric. The Hamilton East Mountain Stadium "is" in the City of Hamilton. The community of Stoney Creek has just as much right to economic prosperity as any other region of Hamilton. East Hamilton residents are not second- class citizens and we do not pay taxes to support economic projects that only downtown Hamilton wants. The Season Ticket holders pay the bills so give them the driveway to driveway experience they want. If you think Public Transit is the answer then you have never stood outside in the pouring rain in a lightning storm waiting for a HSR bus with no shelter in sight... Proud supporter of the Tiger-Cats East Mountain Stadium Chris Robertson www.chrisrobertson.ca Bestselling Author & Award-Winning Professional Speaker Sharon Dore 2010-07-24 06:42:11 Jim Pettitt 2010-07-24 07:09:38

I've had the opinion for 20 years, a new stadium should be on the east mountain.

Jan Lukas 2010-07-24 07:10:40

This is the only solution to so many concerns regarding this issue Jean Moscardini 2010-07-24 07:16:09

Comment optiona lGive us parkng!!!!!

D Mills 2010-07-24 07:21:14 bob crevatin 2010-07-24 07:40:04

Tony 2010-07-24 07:44:03

I travel from Brantford and love the idea of getting off the highway and I would be at the stadium, right now a little bit of a pain. And parking right now terrible, I am looking forward to parking at the stadium and getting on the highway to get home. Go Cats Go! Jasdev Bhalla 2010-07-24 07:49:41

Avoid congestion downtown Other areas of Hamilton also have to be developed

Peter 2010-07-24 07:51:04 Dick Dinelle 2010-07-24 07:54:37

scott mather 2010-07-24 07:55:45 r bielecki 2010-07-24 08:02:33

LARRY CSICSAK 2010-07-24 08:24:28

BEST LOCATION EVER, GREAT THINKING GO CATS Tracey Luxon 2010-07-24 08:57:48

Strong Support for East Mountain Site! Go Cats!

mike matson 2010-07-24 09:04:46

I totally agree that East Mtn location is better for parking and access via Red Hill Expressway and Line. Alex Dalton 2010-07-24 09:06:16

jack willis 2010-07-24 09:10:15

We think the east mountin site is the best. teresa maracle 2010-07-24 09:16:20

Christine 2010-07-24 09:19:04 Kevin Patershuk 2010-07-24 09:23:37

Henri Zapora 2010-07-24 09:24:25 Georgie Moore 2010-07-24 09:33:18

D. Macfarlane 2010-07-24 09:38:34 Michael Kovacs 2010-07-24 09:56:07

Cailin Versace 2010-07-24 09:56:53

I think having the stadium makes financial sense, there is more room for parking. It is much more accessable that the west harbour site in my opinion and that area is already growing. Lorenzo 2010-07-24 10:02:45

chris 2010-07-24 10:04:06 E & R Ladniak 2010-07-2410:19:19

Candise Thomas 2010-07-2410:22:23

The East Mountain stadium seems to make a lot more sense. There is room for parking and easy access. Finally, it is so hard to find parking close to the stadium now. We have to drive for 3 hours to get to the game than have to search forever to find parking now. If located in the West Harbour my family will probably not be coming to the games anymore. It is located in a bad area to start with so we would have to worry about something happening to our vehicle or ourselves. I cannot imagine there being enough parking there plus the traffic trying to get into or out of the game will be horrific. Not to mention all the extra money that will have to be spent to even somewhat clean up the area to make it possible. Come on people, stop thinking with your bank accounts for a change and start thinking about your community. Rob Duncan 2010-07-2410:23:30

Sarah 2010-07-2410:27:18 Todd Martin 2010-07-2410:29:25

The East mountain site makes the most sernse for everyone. It is a location that provides easy access for people driving and people taking public transit. The Line and Red Hill open the stadium up to such areas as Niagara, Brantford, Guelph and even London. Aloso with the East Mountain business community growing as fast as it is it will provide unique partnership opportunities for the city, stadium and the Tiger-Cats. The West End needs residential and small business revitilization not a 25,000 seat stadium that will be empty 340 days a year.

Peter Mercanti 2010-07-2410:30:10

Looking at the West Harbour location made me think of a War Zone.There are and will be so many future problems,Parking,contaminatedsoil,expropiation etc.The east montain is ready to go ,great access,Supported by the Tiger Cats and Less TAXPAYER dollars and much more Revenue for the city. HAMILTON WINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brian Rogers 2010-07-2410:30:42

CThr West Harbour site is too difficult to get to and to park.

Charlie 2010-07-2410:31:15

Parking... nuff said! Scott Brown 2010-07-2410:50:07

Carrol Kremyr 2010-07-2410:51:17

There are many other facilities that can be built near the downtown site other than the stadium. The east mountain site is far better for all the right reasons, including access, parking, high visability, and public transit availability as well. As a person with a disability east mountain gets my approval. Raymonne West 2010-07-2411:12:53

Perfect location

Steve Lee 2010-07-2411:13:51 Marlene Gibson 2010-07-2411:15:57

Paul Totzke 2010-07-2411:28:37 Yves Dubeau 2010-07-2411:30:00

Nelson Phillips 2010-07-2411:30:47

To Whom It May Concern The Stadium should be placed where our future is going, not where it began. The Stadium should be located where it will have little effect on the current "flow" of our City and the discomfort of our residents. The West Harbour location will be in a state of chaos, before and after each event. This location offers no express traffic flow to and from the Stadium. If the Stadium is built on the East Mountain, the City can grow around the Stadium, to compliment it, instead of trying to make a Stadium fit inside the confined limits of the present city. Hamilton's future LRT will have a destination with lots of parking that can be used, 7 days a week, by commuters. The West Harbour will become an LRT destination, that no one uses unless there is an event happening maybe once a week!! 40 years ago, I was 16 years old and along with my cousin Don and my friend Ziggy, we began campaigning to have the new Stadium erected at the Confederation Park location. Polling indicated that our argument, for a new Stadium at this location, was a better site than renovating the Civic Stadium location. The people of Hamilton saw what we saw, in our future. A downtown business group, seeing that the people liked the Confederation Park location, decided that they would offer the "people of Hamiltion" $100,000 for"Astro Turf, if they voted for the renovations of Civic Stadium. We worked harder to tell the people of Hamilton that Transportation and Parking will always be a problem at the Civic Stadium location. We continued to have the people of Hamilton believe in the future and then the CFL pushed the Knife deeper into our suggestion, and the Confederation Park Stadium died when the CFL announced to the people of Hamilton If you renovate the Civic Stadium, and the downtown business group install "Astro Turf1, we, the CFL, will award Hamilton the 1972 Grey Cup. We all know, now, that the Hamilton Tiger Cats won the 1972 Grey Cup at the new Ivor Wynne Stadium, where all of the old problems and many new problems still exist!! Harold Ballard created many new problems for the people of Hamilton when he owned the Tiger Cats all because the "New Stadium" could not offer what he needed and allegedly, the Stadium was already obsolete and falling apart. Hamilton, I do not live here, so it is NOT my problem, with what you decide, but as long as you live in the past you have no future. Build it, and they will come!! Who are "they" They are the Concerts, Sports Teams, Businesses, and most importantly, the People of Southeast Ontario & Northwest New York, supporting whatever event takes place at the new East Mountain location. "Do the Right Thing" and let Mr Young put the icing on you cake!! Nelson Phillips G Restauri 2010-07-2411:43:32

Oski wee oski wawa

peter holubowsky 2010-07-2411:55:31

The east mountain stadium is the only sensible option from my perspective as a hamilton ti-cat fan Lee Norrie 2010-07-2412:09:45

Jeff Lamarr 2010-07-2412:10:23

East mountain is still Hamilton, we are part of Hamilton, makes sense to build hear, access, not throwing people out of their homes, congestion downtown compared to highway access. Advertising visibility, parking not everyone are athletic and can walk the distance to stadium in harbour..and it takes more than 10 min from hunter st to habour..stop dragging your heels mayor and make the right choice..E Mountain.. Lawren Guldemond 2010-07-2412:22:34

Bruce Vaughan 2010-07-24 12:46:04 Kyle Boucher 2010-07-2412:58:08

Lauren Watkins 2010-07-2413:10:02 Craig 2010-07-24 13:16:43

The Stadium should be where people can easily get to by CAR, park, tailgate, and where the Ticats can generate revenue from parking, something that has hurt them at Ivor Wynne. We do not need a Stadium in the Downtown, Downtown is NOT SAFE, too many halfway houses and violent offenders in downtown. City Counsel continues to miss the point, that if you make downtown safe than people will come. Also, if they think having 10 games in downtown is going to help rejuvenate you are crazy. You won't be able to have summer concerts in the neighbourhood just like Ivor Wynne. The Stadium would be best suited for the Mountain area, Save the waterfront for a Casino, Hotels, and possibly a new hockey arena if Katz can deliver us an NHL team in 4 years as he promises. That would help rejuvenate the downtown core more than a football stadium that will sit empty as the TiCats owner cannot continue to lose money. How much money has City Counsel, Mayor Eiseberger (who has lost my vote) and these idiot citizens who think the building a Stadium that no one will use on the waterfront makes sense. It makes as much sense as having an expanded airport for 25 years that has 1 airline with limited flights. Give Bob Young want he wants. Because if we do not we will lose the only Pro sports team the City has and may ever have! sam spadafora 2010-07-2413:25:31 Justin Joseph 2010-07-24 13:28:04

I support, yet please don't bombard me with emails. Thanks

D. Simpson 2010-07-24 14:06:01 Ross Skuse 2010-07-2414:11:29

Let us build a full sized (35000-45000 seat]stadium that can handle many sports and shows.One that also has restaraunts and some stores nearby. LET US GROW UP AND BECOME A LEADING CITY,no longer a place for Toronto to dump their garbage-

Jack Barr 2010-07-2414:12:42 Alicia Seroski 2010-07-2414:12:55

Paul Milburn 2010-07-24 14:24:08 Liz Miller 2010-07-24 14:24:28

This makes so much more sense to me. I for one will not be going to downtown businessess because I am on the way to or from a game

Fred Cunningham 2010-07-2414:26:15 danniella mulas 2010-07-2414:51:52

dcharette 2010-07-2415:01:12 Len O'Hoski 2010-07-24 15:04:43

Using the downtown land for occupency projects makes the best sense. The Mercanti editorial in the Spec, was the best I have read and some of our politicians should listen to a "successful business" person not the hope and prayer ideas!@

Milan Matejka 2010-07-2415:09:27 don rohr 2010-07-24 15:22:05

Ron Reed 2010-07-2415:35:46 nancy rohr 2010-07-2415:39:07

Brady Morassutti 2010-07-2415:45:53 slavko 2010-07-24 16:04:41

Imin!

Jane Skeffington 2010-07-24 16:26:55 Peter Clark 2010-07-2416:30:20

Barb Hastings 2010-07-2416:32:18 L. Irwin 2010-07-24 16:40:39

Rob 2010-07-24 16:44:00

You men and women sitting in that newly renovated city hall MUST think long term here, the cats will not survive down, WAY down there in that corner of the city..By building a stadium that only seats 15 000 to host the pan am games for 2 weeks and THEN adding an additional 15 000 seats after the fact is a colossal waste of my money..If you can't sell out 30 000 seats for the games then maybe we shouldn't be hosting them.Build the stadium in lshot where it belongs (east mountain) and you know what FRED you might, no no, you will save alot of $$$. Then maybe take that extra $$$ and spend it on the harbour front for other infrastructure.. Christine Suddard 2010-07-2416:53:50

Doug Stickle 2010-07-2417:02:27 Wayne Gallant 2010-07-2417:11:13

steve brown 2010-07-2417:15:31 Lisa Beattie 2010-07-24 17:24:06

My daughter is a junior cheerleader for the Hamilton Tigercats and it is a nightmare to try to find parking downtown. I strongly feel that a location on the Hamilton Mountain would be the best idea and it would allow for enough parking for everyone.

Vanja Radotic 2010-07-2417:32:02 Markie Dell 2010-07-2417:41:30

aaron petrie 2010-07-2417:42:06 Gavin Roth 2010-07-2417:47:01

luke wetselaar 2010-07-2417:51:26 Darlene Minchak-Young 2010-07-2417:54:37

Tom Gravelle 2010-07-2418:00:32 Marty Hall 2010-07-2418:14:17

Rachel Moniz 2010-07-2418:27:22

Go East Mountain! Woo! The development that this building will bring to the east mountain will be very welcomed by many! Werner Anders 2010-07-24 19:07:36

Doug Stuive 2010-07-2419:11:52

The East Mountain makes the most sense Brad 2010-07-24 20:01:45

The future of the Tiger-Cats is as a 'regional team'. The East Mountain site will help attract the many fans that don't live driving through the 'tired' down town corps of the city.

Ed Conroy 2010-07-24 20:29:40 if the tiger cat express buses stay Ross Sedore 2010-07-24 21:02:36 all long time ticat fans will be sad at last game at Ivor wynne but will be very excited to be at a new home in an area that will be accessable to fans,staff,support transportation and lets give a little love to Bob Young. Harold Ballard himself would agree with simple common sense. Both men have a marketing sense an elected person couldnt understand!

Kristin Salutari 2010-07-24 21:23:19

GO EAST MOUNTAIN! Clary Ward 2010-07-24 21:23:55

The East Mountain site is the way to go.Better access for traffic and location for growth around area.Leave waterfront for condos and parks.

Debbi R. 2010-07-24 21:46:11

Imagine for one moment, that the Ticat organization knows how to run a football team, and knows what it takes to make it financially successful. Then ask yourself, does the city know how to run the same...when it doesn't even know how to keep it's own house in order. So, who would know better where the football team has the potential to make money...the city ...or the football team? Mike DeRosa 2010-07-24 21:56:24

harold earith 2010-07-24 22:06:05 Llewellyn S Smith 2010-07-24 22:08:55

One needs to understand all of the facts. However, on the surface, it would appear that the Hamilton East Mountain selection makes the most sense for these reasons: 1/ Private sector contribution. 2/ Residential opportunity near waterfront on acquired lands needs to be developed. 3/ Stadium has few events per year, making it a white elephant in a downtown location. 4/ Likely most football fans will be driving to games and the East Hamilton location is far better for parking, tailgating and access to major roads. 5/ Fits the football club's marketing plan, hence better opportunity for success. Llewellyn S Smith Ryan Brooks 2010-07-24 22:11:43

I FULLY 100% support the East Mountain location. Id also like to add that The Hamilton Spectator is clearly biased in favor of the harbor location. The local newspaper is supposed to report on current events in a NON-BIASED manner, but such is not the case...SHAME ON THE SPECTATOR. Furthermore, if a staudium at the harbor will rejuvenate the downtown then why do the Bulldogs who have been to THREE Calder Cup Finals (winning it once) only average a couple thousand fans to the games. Sorry ladies and gentlemen, but this idea that a stadium at the harborfront will bring the downtown to life is a pipe dream. No one wants to come to downtown to shop, eat, or watch sports NO ONE!!!...Lets get the shovels in the ground up there ASAP... PS...Daryl Katz STAY AWAY from Hamilton, if you wanna come here with your empty promises, wait til September, we're busy right now!!!! James ONeill 2010-07-24 22:36:04

Please drop the romantic notion of revitalizing downtown with a stadium. Making the core residential friendly is the answer.

John Gow 2010-07-24 22:41:11

The West Harbour is idiotic, on about the same scale as Bratina and Mayor Fred, who want to be re-elected because they know exactly how hard it will be to make a dollar as a living with the laws they have enacted. New hotels and restaurants will be built if the East mountain site is confirmed. The Cats may well abandon the city if the West Harbour is selected. If the west Harbour is selected,Iets name it for Mayor Fred and sad sack Bratina, so we can remember who were such limp dicks. I'd love to hear David Braley's comments...I doubt he'd love having to fund having to rescue the Cats yet again, or have to weigh in on these clowns in charge of our city, where his company has to dress up the medians, as the City, with Mayor Fred, cannot afford same...God save the Lister Block and City Hall,though! John Franco Antonucci 2010-07-24 22:46:35

robin evans 2010-07-24 22:49:26 Roni Watkins 2010-07-25 00:04:04

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Ron Billings 2010-07-25 00:21:33 Boyd Smith 2010-07-25 00:34:45

My first choice would be Confederation Park area, next is Hamilton East Mountain and very last is the West harbour.

Ryan Maloney 2010-07-25 01:11:55

GO CATS!!!!!!!! Debbie Godfrey 2010-07-25 02:55:52

The East Hamilton location makes sense..i would go to more games if that is where they put it.

Susan Ready 2010-07-25 06:33:27 Dave Broown 2010-07-25 07:34:03 the Hamilton ti cats have been a city icon for as long as I have been on this earth and thats a long time.the west harbour can still be revitalized with out a stadium. It would be a great place for parks and maybe an open air mall like in Ottawa its close to the water expand the docking facilitys to make it a vibrant marina, the stadium belongs on the east mountan close to air port and hotels and restruant will follow.

jack lindgren 2010-07-25 09:06:50 Vin Serafini 2010-07-25 09:07:02

If we want to distinguish ourselves from Toronto, where everyone finds it wildly difficult to attend games in their downtown core because of lack of congested roads, we much place the stadium at the crossroads of major arteries. There is no place better than the RedHill Expressway and the Line. I am eternally optimistic that common sense will prevail and this customer friendly site will be chosen. Success will follow.

Bob McCormack 2010-07-25 09:25:27 chris douglas 2010-07-25 09:59:13

I noted what happened in Germany today, people stampede. You don't mix factories with sports. Who wants to sit starring at towering smoke stacks next to them, who will clean the suit off the seats before every game as the croud stirs the dust at our feet level. We all sit in the polluted dust bowl and watch the sweating athletes suck up that air. lets get as far away as we can so everyone can enjoy their day. The North would be a gift to terrorest with all the factoreis next door. Any spill would not allow the people time to evacuate. Especiaaly if the only means is rappid transit and foot. Hello Germany, lets see how smart our polititions really are. If I sat next to a smoke stack and couldn't find my way out it would be the last visit. I am only human. Steve 2010-07-25 10:05:39 Sam Dinning 2010-07-25 10:17:24

While the waterfront looks like a good area, the CATS need to be confident that the stadium site will be profitable for them. It's easy to see that getting to the stadium will be easier on the east mountain. I hope council will make the right decision. Sam Dinning

Mike Farrell 2010-07-25 10:28:23 Keith Brown 2010-07-25 10:28:45

Bob Young has done nothing but lose money in a residential neighborhood since he bought the Tiger- cats.He is a multi millionaire,so he might know a little about business.Let's give him a chance to turn this around,create a few hundred or so jobs .Lord knows city council have done nothing but mess things up.The east mountain is growing and a great place for a stadium.A good compromise because our politicians have already shot down Confedoration Park without a look see.Let our city engineers fix The Parkway because it only took them 40 years to get it wrong.GO CATS GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!

James Elliott 2010-07-25 10:34:00 frank bubas 2010-07-25 10:38:28

Gary Ripper 2010-07-25 10:48:55 John 2010-07-25 11:14:04

Go East Mountain!

James 2010-07-25 11:14:30 Manny 2010-07-25 11:30:04

The stadium must go were the Cats feel it is financially marketable. If it goes in a location were the club will loose money on a continuous basis who would want it?

Bob Male 2010-07-25 12:00:54

This is a no brainer. The west harbour needs to be redeveloped but certainly not with a stadium. Take a look at Halifax's waterfront....that's the way to create a legacy for the city. I want to drive to the stadium and have ample room to park. I don't want to navigate through narrow downtown streets that will take too long to get away from after games. If the Mayor or my councilor in ward 8 don't support the East Mountain, they definitely will not get my votes this fall!! Katrina Jahnke 2010-07-2512:03:12

Brian Carey 2010-07-25 12:04:52 Steve Brady 2010-07-25 12:07:26

martin reece 2010-07-25 12:07:29 George Faux 2010-07-25 12:29:53

Place a family and young age group - entertainment centre down by the water front - to draw limited size groups - same a Ontario Place in Toronto. Families will come by transit and or limited partking. A water park like setting would draw families. Young age groups will draw more events and more vendors would be drawn to this age group. Football only brings in 8 to 10 games a year and this fan group would not be type to return for a walk on the harbour front. The young age group would grow up visiting this area and bring their future generation with them. You need to target the young and future generations if you want to develop this harbour front. Mark Allan Smith 2010-07-25 12:45:38

As a Tiger-Cat season ticket holder from out-of-town, the West Harbour location seems to present traffic and parking problems as Ivor Wynne always has. It's simple to me: the East Mountain location is on a major highway and has lots of room for parking lots. If you want a stadium for the sustained future of outdoor sports and entertainment, accessibility and parking are extremely important. I have been coming to Hamilton for sports for 30 years and look forward to another 30. Ted Jachna 2010-07-25 12:55:10

Makes more sense then the other proposed sites.

James King 2010-07-25 13:17:53

This site makes the most sense for the city. A football stadium will not revive downtown. If we want to improve downtown what is needed is more office jobs and places to live. City Hall should be more focused on getting businesses to move to Hamilton with tax breaks and concessions, but unfortunately they seem to be so anti-business and are to wrapped up in believing that the LRT and a football stadium will be this city's saviors. Everyone sing with me "Monorail, Monorail..." On another note, if the Velodrome people have issue with accessability in the West Harbour what does that say about it. How many people will be using the Velodrome daily? Maybe at most a couple hundred? I know they want to be closer to the wide varieties of trails and roads around Dundas but they have clearly stated the accessability is an issue as well. David Gahagan 2010-07-25 13:18:17

I do prefer the east mountain proposal and my vote for mayor will be reflected in the choice. Go Bob Young.

Gord Hunchak 2010-07-25 13:38:08

East Mountain makes the most sense for the long-term viability of a new Hamilton stadium. Gord Deckert 2010-07-25 14:00:57

I was born and raised in Hamilton and now reside in Kitchener. I played football with the junior Hamilton teams and have been a season ticket holder for many years. I am not proud of the fact that it does not seem possible that my city has dropped the ball on many projects due to indecision. I have been around since before the Red Hill expressway was proposed and that was 45 years too late. Doing the Red Hill then would have diversified our industrial base as the Conestoga expressway did in Kitchener and Waterloo years ago. I certainly hope that the city Hamilton will not restrict their growth by their indecision and ensure that the stadium will be located on the east mountain location so that this area can be developed to the fullest. William Young 2010-07-25 14:20:12 Sal. Randazzo 2010-07-25 14:23:41

The wife and I have been a season ticket holder for over 50 years. I now have a very bad back, if we can't get fairly close parking to the stadium as we do now I will not be able to get season ticket to the west harbour stadium as I can not walk a long distance. I definitely support the east Mountain location. Sal.

Jarret Reddicliffe 2010-07-25 14:37:13 the east mountain location would be in best interest for the stadium. look around the area and going into binbrook the houses that are going up. it has the hightways down the road going in any direction needed for the fams outside of the area. John H Phillips 2010-07-25 15:19:10

As a serious federal and Ontario taxpayer and a keen Ticat fan, I urge the best outsome for the taxpayers and the club. This seems to be it. John

Larry Afinec 2010-07-25 15:20:58

To The mayor and city council of Hamilton Being a Ticat Fan for many years, I am quite upset and concerned about the way the Mayor and City Council have handled the on goings of the Pan Am Stadium project, and future home of the Ticats. I was born in Hamilton, and actually worked as a kid selling hot dogs in what was then Civic Stadium. I have been a lifetime fan and continue to support and follow the Ticats. It is quite obvious to me, and I am sure many other fans, that this council has no entrepreneurial vision whatsoever. Nor do they have any vision for what this city could be under a Council that welcomes people like Bob Young to put Hamilton back on the map with other CFL cities they compete with. Your constant tactics of not being open to sites outside the West Harbor makes no sense to me. The West Harbor area should be used to revitalize the downtown core, but building a stadium there, will not accomplish this. You have ignored the advise of the mediator, who has recommended the East Mountain as a viable, sustainable location. When Fred and his council are voted out in the next election, that will be the legacy they will forever be remembered for: Losing the Pan Am Stadium Project and having the Ti Cats move out of Hamilton. I fully support Bob Young and his decision to build the new stadium on the East Mountain location. I also support Bob Young if this doesn't happen, to move his team to a city that understands what a professional football team brings to a community and the business sector. Larry Afinec Mike Kozak 2010-07-25 15:26:53

I have been a Ticat supporter sinse 1954. Being 86 years old I am not able to attend Ivor Wynne, but I watch every game on TV. I believe the Mayor and council have an obligation to do what is best for the city of Hamilton, not force sites on the Ticats that are clearly not favorable. Bob Young as owner of the team and a sucssessful businessman has to feel confident that the city is not underminig him and the Ticats. The constant delays and bad publicity makes the City look totally disfunctional. All the goodwill the team has built over the decades is being overshadowed by a selfish mayor and city council putting their needs and wants first to benefit a few. Get this resolved before you lose the Pan Am Games and the Ticats forever. Chris Dunsmuir 2010-07-2515:31:42 JeffYaremko 2010-07-25 15:35:40

Annette Tomlinson 2010-07-25 16:09:15

I support the east mountain location for the stadium. Robin Tomlinson 2010-07-2516:10:10

I support an east hamilton mountain location for the stadium.

Wayne 2010-07-25 16:53:39

Public Transit is a must for this work. I've never driven to a game in 25 years and I don't plan to. I can see this working if the public transit is good. Randy Bryson 2010-07-25 17:06:55

Ideal spotllots of room,easy access parking down by the water a complete nightmare

Jeremy Muis 2010-07-25 17:08:33

I come from dunnville and driving downtown and finding a parking spot is difficult so an east mountain stadium would encourage myself as well as freinds and family to go to a lot more ti-cat games. Bonnie Spurrell 2010-07-25 17:10:32

Mike Glowinski 2010-07-25 17:33:09 Andrew Caron 2010-07-25 17:35:17

L. Di Battista 2010-07-25 18:03:15

The West Harbour site at first glance seems like a great idea. A great view of the bay area. Stimulating redevelopment, I have my reservations. Given the residendial area surrounding the proposed stadium, it would only be visible from the Hamilton Bay. Also, am I to believe that all those people living now in the proposed west harbour area will be thrilled when their roads are plugged up with thousands of people attending sporting events and music concerts? I really don't think so. I for one do not look forward to driving to downtown Hamilton like 80% of the other football fans and looking to park my car. The East Mountain stadium location is the right choice. It will have ample parking space, visible, good access to roads, highways, transit, is not surronded by a residendial area and best of all, I am willing to bet that the land owned by the government will be donated to the city, saving the taxpayers millions of dollars. Cory 2010-07-25 18:40:20

I fully support the east mountain location...it has better access for out of town fans and the traffic kills the joy of the game in the city core. Let's face it, having it in the city core hasn't exactly worked out so far...the support in the stands proves that. Yes, the fan base should be from the more heavily populated area in the city but it is not. It is from every where but parking and traffic are an issue. Putting a couple of "special" buses on a route from the stadium to a main bus route downtown will help the inner core get to the games as well.

Arlene Bennett 2010-07-25 19:13:33 William Bennett 2010-07-25 19:20:03

Abby Bennett 2010-07-25 19:20:41 Liam Bennett 2010-07-25 19:21:13

John Hurley 2010-07-25 19:23:38

We should look at the problems with the present stadium including parking. Also the fact that it is in a residential neighbourhood which precludes events such as concerts of all kinds. The harbour site just repeats these mistakes. Let's have a stadium that can be used to its full potential and be a credit to the city and maybe make money and not need to be subsidized. Josh Smith 2010-07-25 19:32:18

John 2010-07-25 19:37:20 Chris 2010-07-25 19:39:28

Its about time that the cats have a new stadium. The east mountain is a perfect location.

Karen Rush 2010-07-25 19:43:23 Dan Smith 2010-07-25 21:15:14

I am a Season Seat holder and I support the East Mountain Location/Although I hate the idea of a track around the field, but I understand that is going to happen regarless of the location. Just my two cents Oskee Wee Wee

Pearce Deighton 2010-07-25 21:18:10 Robert Asquith 2010-07-25 21:23:35

gabe legacy 2010-07-25 21:30:36 build the legacy stadium! the name is great too! my last name is "LEGACY", born & raised in north end! i support east mountain because people like space to tailgate with lots of parking. (nfl style), you got to have fast exit out & the line & rhv are right there! 2nd of all isn't bob who saved the CATS! he should have the final say! Rick Lewis 2010-07-25 22:11:58

troy 2010-07-25 22:43:32

Council are morons and should all be fired. Garry Brown 2010-07-25 22:52:08

This is the long term answer for football and maybe another team too (soccer?). Stick to your guns guys - this makes sense. Let them put something on the waterfront that makes sense there too. The stadium isn't it. BTW we don't need some guys from Edmonton to do this for us. Lets get this done.

Laura McMillan 2010-07-25 22:58:38 Donna 2010-07-25 23:28:15 either end of the mountain works easier access for those not from Hamilton, no more parking on lawns major roads can access ths locaton. 10 minutes from Grimsby, Binbrook, Dundas & lower east end of the city, Ancaster,15 min to Brantford, And no foreseeable bottle neck traffic.

Pat Mostacci 2010-07-25 23:37:16

EAST MOUNTAIN...where do you think the majority of fans come from to attend these events at Ivor Wynne. It's time for a new stadium, new location and new name. Anthony Pettinato 2010-07-25 23:39:27

Let's bring the Ti-Cats some earned respect with a class facility and help the core with housing and other relief.

Ray Gagnon 2010-07-26 01:30:31

Maybe the City should wait just a little bit longer and the games committee will award Burlington the stadium. They seem to be the movers and hustlers in the area. This will save our City Council from making a decision. A stadium downtown will not help the core area as much as increasing housing and/or medical and educational facilities. If people need to go downtown to live, go to school or work, they will need stores and services close-by to support their habitat. Win! Win!! drew bennett 2010-07-26 03:42:15

Debbie Daigle 2010-07-26 06:53:09 rick hull 2010-07-26 07:11:31 location location location....go east mtn

Frank Bavchura 2010-07-26 07:22:59 Gord Lampman 2010-07-26 07:34:19

Dennis Concordia 2010-07-26 08:26:25

Difficult choice but that's the way it should be for such an important matter. There are valid points on both sites, but I believe the east mountain site is the best option. Dennis Concordia Larry Jefferies 2010-07-26 08:45:31 this is certainly the right move (selecting the east mountain location)that provides the right long term solution for Hamilton.

B. DesRoche 2010-07-26 09:10:11

, downtown Hamilton is a dangerous place at anytime, but more at night. Building a stadium down there is not going to help the downtown. Hey MAYOR have you even heard of the east end of HAMILTON. It is a lot more the and industrial dumping ground for everything other neighbour hoods don't want. We are a part of this city too. Debbie Slingerland 2010-07-26 09:12:56

Kerry 2010-07-26 09:27:03 SERINA BRENNAN 2010-07-26 09:37:13

Kate McKenna 2010-07-26 09:41:45 David Scorniaenchi 2010-07-26 09:42:48

Dan DeAthe 2010-07-26 09:45:57

I totally support Mr. Young and his views. Ed Valtenbergs 2010-07-26 10:00:08

I think everyone needs to understand what when you get right down to it, this stadium is being built to house events, whether it be concert, sporting or other enterrtainment and the Tiger-Cats will be the main tenant We have to buid the stadium in a location where the probability of success to operate and fill the stadium with events and fans is the the greatest. The Pan am games are for less than 2 weeks, if it is a little further for athletes to get there, a short term (2 week ) solution can be found. The stadium in the west harbour may well accomplish most of its objectives to revitalize the brownfield area, but it also may not and then we are left with a new stadium that no one wants to go to. Downtown has Copps, Hamilton, Place, Convention Centre, Art Gallery etc, all of the events held there should stimulate the downtown economy. There are also other redevelopment options for the west harbour location. Bottom line, build the stadium where "IT" has the greatest probability of success and that is the east mountain. Mike Wilson 2010-07-26 10:07:26

Ticats Rule! omar 2010-07-26 10:07:33

mark vecsey 2010-07-26 10:17:36

A stadium at the bay front will do no more or less than Copps, Hamilton Place, or the art gallery has done. I really cannot see people going to a game and walking to James St. N. The east mountain is the best location on the table. I did read in today's "Spec" however someone suggesting Chedoke Golf course. Even better!! The city already owns the land, visible from the 403, close to downtown, hwy and road access, and lots of room for parking. Also close to McMaster and a quick shuttle for the athletes of the Pan Am games. Time is running out boys!!! Hazel is getting itchy palms in Mississauga! Carmine Calvise 2010-07-2610:23:17

Scott McNaughton 2010-07-2610:27:00 Cherylynn Schneider 2010-07-26 10:46:54

Rob Foster 2010-07-2610:49:24

the city is in way over their head on this one. The west harbour will not help the downtown area, nothing has been able to do that re Copps Coliseum. They need to develop that land as housing and other activities other than sports. John Burke 2010-07-26 11:02:32

Gerry Fonzo 2010-07-2611:08:26

East Mountain is the best location for a sustainable stadium. There is no other option. The Tiger-Cats are a huge part of Hamilton, if they were to move it would be a big blow the the entire community of Hamilton. Thanks Joe Mercanti 2010-07-2611:20:54

Brian Cheys 2010-07-2611:27:10 Joe 2010-07-2611:27:45

EAST HAMILTON MOUNTAIN ALL THE WAY!!!

Greg Dunnett 2010-07-2611:31:15 Lisa Ferkul 2010-07-26 11:31:40

Pablo Quintana 2010-07-2611:38:02 Ryan Urban 2010-07-2611:38:19

Sarah Hedden 2010-07-2611:38:33 Laura 2010-07-26 11:42:42

Kris Benidickson 2010-07-26 11:55:33 Mike Trapp 2010-07-26 11:57:41

J Marechal 2010-07-2611:59:19 Caleb 2010-07-26 12:24:39

The East Mountain is the way to go! We have the room, and the will to support it!:)

Ken Browne 2010-07-2612:31:06

The logical choice — the roadway infrastructure is thee already and the accessibility will be easier than trying to drive through the City. franca 2010-07-26 12:39:21 go east mountain go ! cant wait for that party!!!!!!

Edwin 2010-07-26 12:42:01

If the city wants to build a stadium in the north end they should first clean the north end up. I am not going to bus to gore park and then walk through those streets with my wife and kids. This is not meant to be an insult to hard working north enders but a reality check. OK Mayor Fred lets take a walk from gore park to the bay site, then wait around and walk back at ten o'clock at night. You show us by walking your family first, hmmm I wonder if you ave ever even walked down that area? Lee 2010-07-2612:43:33

Koltan Barrow 2010-07-2612:47:13

Hamilton City Counsel, do what's right! It's the only real choice. Yes! I support the financially responsible Hamilton East Mountain stadium location. Lynda Fraser 2010-07-26 12:58:21 best location - better parking, better access, better future site

Sam Mercanti 2010-07-2613:00:13

My heart is Downtown, but my money is on the Hamilton, East location. Sam Clint McFawn 2010-07-26 13:00:49

Doug Kay 2010-07-2613:04:11

I have been a long time Tiger Cat supporter, born and raised in Hamilton. It was not too long ago we were looking for someone to help us keep the Cats afloat along came Bob Young. How long can we ask Mr. Young to continue to lose money, if Bob believes the stadium can become marketable and viable on the East Mountain lets back him. The Pan Am games will come and go, lets hope Bob Young isn't going anywhere. I support the East Mountain location and Bob Young. rob anderson 2010-07-2613:42:23

Great location

kyle pampalas 2010-07-26 13:42:27 J Eggleton 2010-07-26 13:44:28

Michelle Donaldson 2010-07-26 13:59:10 Charlie Gray 2010-07-26 14:05:20

Dane Meikle 2010-07-26 14:22:10 Von Jeppesen 2010-07-2614:31:02

Janet Allan 2010-07-2614:37:29 Danielle 2010-07-26 14:54:05

Suzzanne Dmytruszko 2010-07-26 14:59:32 Mike Kloepfer 2010-07-26 15:02:16

Todd Fryer 2010-07-2615:12:56

East mountain makes sense for traffic and for required space. Timothy Blake 2010-07-2615:14:24

Jason 2010-07-2615:19:17

Build it and they will come Victoria Blainey 2010-07-26 15:46:47

Jennifer MacDonald 2010-07-2615:47:08 Victoria Blainey 2010-07-2615:47:24

Go East Mountain! I can't wait until the Grey Cup comes to Hamilton!

Kevin Matchett 2010-07-26 15:48:44 Alex 2010-07-26 15:54:04

GO EAST HAMILTON MOUNTAIN

peg harrington 2010-07-2616:07:49

I can't believe they want to put the stadium in the west end ,parking sucks people will not be happy.I would blame bob young if he moves the team.I think the mayor should get with the picture people don't want the west end Tyler Schaefer 2010-07-2616:28:13

Andrea Dennis 2010-07-26 16:44:42 Ralph 2010-07-2616:52:38

Sounds like a great area....

John Winn 2010-07-26 16:59:04 Francis Webb 2010-07-26 17:02:19

I currently drive in to Hamilton for the games from Stratford. The location of the stadium will be great for us. It will also affect where we relocate to when I retire. The East Mountain site is the best in my opinion.

Doug 2010-07-26 17:20:44

Go Cats Go East Mountain!! Lee Lightheart 2010-07-26 17:22:21

I more vote for the east mountain.:)

Darren Geroux 2010-07-26 17:24:36

West Harbor is a nice place but not for a stadium, it can benefit from a number of other options.; David Brown 2010-07-26 17:27:21

Why is the city only considered "the core"? There are far more inhabitants of Hamilton than strictly the downtown....and we vote.:)

william heinbecke 2010-07-26 17:44:22 i think it should go on the mountain it took me 45min to get off james st n when we were at the fireworks at bayfront park also the police car firetruck ambuance had a hard time to get down Robert Tatlock 2010-07-26 18:13:57

Stevie T. 2010-07-2618:15:02 chris sebben 2010-07-2618:58:08

Sam Miceli 2010-07-2619:05:51 GLENN BARDY 2010-07-2619:10:56

Justin Grzenda 2010-07-2619:16:57 hamilton has a very good opportunity to increase business in the city, ivor wynne stadium is a good old fashion stadium but has limited parking and places to go before or after an event, by putting a new stadium in at the harbour location it will only be very similar to the ivor wynne stadium, instead the city needs to but it up at the east moutain location where there will be parking, places to go before and after events, highway access, a lasting legacy and alot more. Justin Grzenda Gregory 2010-07-26 19:40:42

lori de matteo 2010-07-26 19:48:34 Cynthia Keddy 2010-07-26 20:19:03

Comment op tional

Arlene Smith 2010-07-26 20:20:16 Rhiana Tessier 2010-07-26 20:32:34

Ben Marshall 2010-07-26 20:34:04 Robb mcclarnon 2010-07-26 20:37:44

U say it a suburb to the city of Hamilton it's 10 from down town

K Farmer 2010-07-26 20:44:06 Ben Allin 2010-07-26 20:57:00

LET EM BUILD IT!

Daniel Matos 2010-07-26 21:02:22 natalie 2010-07-26 21:11:19

Bob Allan 2010-07-26 21:14:48 Joe Pecyna 2010-07-26 21:18:21

Lonny Engle 2010-07-26 21:23:30 Max Kerney 2010-07-26 21:24:06

Early Doucet 2010-07-26 21:24:34 Harry Atan 2010-07-26 21:24:59

Wes Utah 2010-07-26 21:25:40 Perry Junis 2010-07-26 21:26:06

Bob Pernel 2010-07-26 21:26:48 Larry Young 2010-07-26 21:27:30

Eza Rosen 2010-07-26 21:27:56 Al Macni 2010-07-26 21:28:23

Oren Lester 2010-07-26 21:29:11 Pete Walker 2010-07-26 21:29:37

Harry Neece 2010-07-26 21:30:03 Cam Jones 2010-07-26 21:30:22

Gerry Afinec 2010-07-26 21:31:06 Rex Banner 2010-07-26 21:31:31

Sam Perta 2010-07-26 21:32:00 Nancy Gross 2010-07-26 21:32:18

Dave Kell 2010-07-26 21:32:37 Tommy Boyer 2010-07-26 21:33:15

Victor 2010-07-26 21:33:46 Yerdely Denson 2010-07-26 21:34:16

Cory Williamson 2010-07-26 21:34:18 Daryl Kile 2010-07-26 21:34:51

Frank Kerny 2010-07-26 21:35:25 Carl Lesnder 2010-07-26 21:35:51

George Peters 2010-07-26 21:36:15 Berry Thompson 2010-07-26 21:36:46

Al Potenin 2010-07-26 21:37:10 Dave Yarmork 2010-07-26 21:37:42

Lonny Fridegin 2010-07-26 21:38:23 John Frankst 2010-07-26 21:38:56

Earl Logen 2010-07-26 21:48:57 Bill Biggley 2010-07-26 21:51:11

We have been waiting a long time for Hamiltonians to recognize the mountain folks.

Brian Van Alstine 2010-07-26 22:10:48

Is the city saying that they will not run bus routes to the East Mountain site when Ticat games are being played...... I think they will. Emile Neault 2010-07-26 22:24:52

Mike Leonard 2010-07-26 22:41:47 Mario Paron 2010-07-26 23:17:21

John Sikora 2010-07-26 23:31:05

east bound and down, go ticats! J Pollard 2010-07-26 23:31:57

Skylar 2010-07-26 23:43:05 Dave Low 2010-07-26 23:44:35

Wes 2010-07-26 23:50:59

What does the city plan to do with the stadium if the Ticats are not playing there? How is it going to revitalize downtown? If theres no main tenant, does the city think people are just going to come down and walk around the stadium because it looks nice? If the Ticats do not play there, the stadium has no purpose and is a giant waste of money. The same issues experienced at Ivor Wynne will be experienced at the West Harbour. No parking, no businesses wanting to open in the area, terrible traffic jams, very limited access. The list goes on and on. If this stadium deal does not get completed with the correct solution, the Ticats franchise as we know it may have seen its best days. To some people, it may not matter if the city has CFL football. But to others, and 1000's of them, it does matter. It matters to 20-25 000 people who go to every game. It matters to 30 000 people who pack Ivor Wynne every labour day. Would you want to be part of the reason that a 140 + year old franchise is forced outta town? To me, this has just come down to a stubborn bunch of people who are not seeing the bigger picture. Hamilton without the Ticats would not be the same. That's why having a location that makes sense for them as a business, which it is, is the big issue. This stadium can be extremely beneficial to the city and the team. We need to get this right. We are running out of chances. I just don't get it! Doug 2010-07-26 23:53:32

Bob Young has shown time and time again he knows how to properly invest and how to properly run a successful business. Why the cities politicians, who do not run businesses, do not listen to him is beyond anyones doubt. The current stadium has not housed an event other than sports since 1976, when it hosted Pink Floyd. Give this stadium a chance to succeed and a chance to host other events. If the stadium is built in the West Harbour the residents are going to be complaining about noise, the minute the first event is held at the stadium. Politicians should be listening to the people who have made an extraordinary profit in life, football and should not be offering advice on situations they know nothing about. Robert rebelo 2010-07-27 00:19:05 Mehdi 2010-07-27 01:14:41

Marjorie Pashniak 2010-07-27 01:25:52

..We really do need a new Stadium and especially on the mountain as the old one needs a lot of repairs and more seating also it will not be as busy up here...out where the new stadium is to be built!!!!!!!!!!!! zachary deuxberry 2010-07-27 02:46:16

If the tiger-cats are going to be using the stadium the most and if Young's teams are going to be using it the most (including a possible soccer team) then it should be their decision where to put it.

David Thompson 2010-07-27 04:56:44

Of all of the sites that have been proposed I think the West Harbour site makes the least amount of sense. As much as it would be great if everyone took public transportation to the game you have to know that will simply not happen. The majority of people will still want to drive there. Where will they park? Also let's face it without the Tiger Cats using the stadium how much use do you think it will get after the 2 weeks of the games is over? Not very much I would think. Ed 2010-07-27 07:21:22

East Mountain or nothing!!!! Harbourfront would be a colossal waste of a huge amount of taxpayer money!

Lisa Panchuk 2010-07-27 08:17:29 Peter Kuzmenko 2010-07-27 08:36:18

Rod 2010-07-27 08:40:42

I will support the Ticats in any area within the Hamilton area. This is still in Hamilton so I support the Tiger-Cats and the City of Hamilton. Niagara Golf Warehouse 2010-07-27 08:44:55

I have been an out of town sason ticket holder for over 35 years. We spend money in Hamilton every game day. The East Mountain location will be far more convenient for those fans coming from out of town. Hopefully this new facility will attract more events that will bring us into Hamilton for more that game days.

Jennifer 2010-07-27 09:15:04 FRANCIS bELL 2010-07-27 09:51:28

I AGREE WITH THIS SITE THE WATER FRONT IS TOO VALUABLE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO USE.

Frank Poyton 2010-07-27 09:57:42

I wholy support the mountain location for a new stadium. Its time for the Upper Hamilton area to get some of the bussiness generated by such a attraction not be given the bussiness by self supporting city council. Remember council members and Mayor elections are up and coming all to soon.Its time to open your eyes and stop pussy footin about. Jen 2010-07-27 10:01:07

Jim 2010-07-27 10:12:41

go east ham Jim 2010-07-2710:13:01 go east ham!

John 2010-07-2710:13:51

EAST MOUNTAIN! KYLE 2010-07-27 10:14:13

EAST HAMILTON

Will 2010-07-27 10:15:05

East Mountain all the way! Dennis Jackson 2010-07-27 10:20:08

Krista Picklyk 2010-07-27 10:20:16

I personally prefer where the stadium is currently located over the west harbour. Where Ivor Wynn is currently located certainly does have lack of parking but it is accessible from every part of the city and is quite easy to evacuate, people can disperse in many different directions contrary to closer to the water where there are only two diretions to choose to leave by. i personally will not go to any games at the West harbour since after Canada day fireworks it took us 45 minutes to get to a main street, let alone home (which is normally a 15 minute drive. But failing that the East Mountain is much more spacious and also accesible by many avenures. The Redhill/Linc will help many get to games also there could still be Bus access from all the malls. With highway access we may see more people from surrounding areas come to support our team as well. Janet Rivest 2010-07-27 10:21:38

Jerzy Kubiak 2010-07-27 10:24:43 Chris Green 2010-07-27 10:25:21

Dolt.

Ryan Doyle 2010-07-27 10:39:07 Michael Wojcicki 2010-07-27 10:47:03

Katy Dunlop 2010-07-27 10:47:32 Heather 2010-07-27 11:02:40

My husband is really excited about a stadium 5 minutes from our house. Between soccer, football and concerts we will be regular visitors of the new stadium on the mountain. If it is awarded to the harbour front we would never see the stadium or go to a game.

Mike Fidler 2010-07-27 11:25:27

; I am a Tiger-Cat season ticket holder, 2 tickets in Section 26; I have been for several years now. I support the East Mountain stadium location. My wife and daughter share my support, however, I will let them respond separately. I currently live in the Bay Street/Charlton Avenue area and I am convinced that the West Harbour area is a poor choice for a new stadium - it will not work. I am also not at all impressed with, and frankly, do not like the proposed stadium design for the west harbour, as commissioned by The City of Hamilton. Please have another Architectural consultant develop a more attractive, unique stadium design concept. We need a stadium that is both attractive and bold - one that yells out: "Welcome to the Hammer"! Thanks for the opportunity to share my thoughts and opinion. Oskee Wee Wee, Mike. Chris Stevenson 2010-07-27 11:28:10

Monica Treumuth 2010-07-27 11:28:25

Great location because stadium needs to have easy access and lots of parking. This will attract new attendees and the old supporters will find a way to get there too. Suggest possible shuttle bus service(for reasonable cost) from downtown for people who don't have access to a car. Only concern I have is making sure that flooding which currently happens during heavy rain storms on Red Hill Expwy is properly dealt with in the construction so that the problem will be eliminated and not increased. Michael Wojcicki 2010-07-2711:29:33

West Harbour is a BIG BIG BIG mistake! East Mountain ideal location. Accessible to everyone from all regions. This city is very fortunate to have Mr. Bob Young as the owner of the Hamilton Tiger Cats.

John Chambers 2010-07-27 11:44:09

I just hope Hamilton city council and the comunity itslef really realize what an opportunity is being given to this city Perfect location high visability if it pans out we can actually have tail gates and revive what is really the spirit of attending the games I think this location will bring in even a wider fan base Go Cats Go Go City Council make us proud carm 2010-07-27 11:48:16

Matt jackson 2010-07-27 11:48:36 Dave Coleman 2010-07-27 11:52:12

GO TICATS!!!

Gaetano 2010-07-2711:55:57 Virginia Hoage 2010-07-2712:04:55

Chris Hoage 2010-07-27 12:05:33 Paul Hoag 2010-07-27 12:06:40

Jeff 2010-07-27 12:08:59

Heck yes. David Herrow 2010-07-27 12:29:51

Derek Kedzierski 2010-07-27 12:33:30 Leonard Hostin 2010-07-2712:38:33

The financially-responsible choice is the East Mountain location. Let's not continue to make the same mistakes over and over again. Please, not another Gore Park. It would be too costly to rip down a stadium built in the wrong place with no primary tenant

Marielle Higgins 2010-07-27 12:44:40 Eileen Carey 2010-07-27 12:52:09

Nancy Johnston 2010-07-27 12:56:17 Michael Patrick Dobson 2010-07-27 13:03:40

I'm all for it!

Mike Brennan 2010-07-2713:11:43 Maurice 2010-07-27 13:25:08

Steven H. 2010-07-27 13:33:09 Kim Marotti 2010-07-2713:37:50

My comment... Have you ever been to Cleveland? Have you seen their waterfront stadium and talked to the people that go there. I have and they will tell you the mistake of putting their OPEN stadium on the waters edge. Have you been to the Harbour West Site... I have. It's not exactly as depicted by the beautiful pictures in the two lovely videos. It's an old industrial section of town that overlooks old rail way tracks. There is nothing green about it. Pier 4 is nearby but what good does that do. Dundurn is up the street but... what good does that do. You drive to the stadium, right? Where do you plan to put your car? You've obviously heard that there will be very limited parking at the site but there will be parking available in downtown with shuttles. Do you know how much they will soak us for in parking? CITY run parking lots... great money grab. AND have you seen the abundance of parking in down town ... I live on Charlton ... it will be a 10 min walk to the bus stop... 15 min wait for a bus (limited service weekend & nights). Bus to Gore Park... then wait for the Baron bus or shuttle and then yet another bus ride to the stadium ... How convenient!!! My brother who lives on the Mountain... how do you suggest he get there? Do you know how far from downtown the stadium will be... ? Approximately 7 blocks from James St. N. That's not bad... but that's not the area they are trying to rejuvenate... that would be another 10 - 20 blocks away at King & James. Are you going to be coming into Hamilton to have dinner before the game... where - Tailgates? Not the part of town they are trying to rejuvenate either. Or will it be drinks after at one of our many bars down here - Tailgates or London Tap house. .. oooh wait... not what they are trying to rejuvenate. I suppose you will be coming down here an hour or two before the game to go shopping... because THAT'S what they are trying to rejuvenate!!! One of the other reasons for a new stadium is to take it out of a residential neighbourhood for concerts and other events... Ooops, Harbour West IS a residential neighbourhood... so much for supplemental income - can't have a late night concert in the middle of a neighbourhood... isn't that one of our problems now? Harbour West is NOT the place to put our new stadium . .. sorry!!! Steve Rivet 2010-07-27 13:38:17

I cannot believe the city can think the west harbor is a viable option for the Tiger Cats.lt does not sound like the city has done its research very well. Who is going to fill the stadium after the Pan Am games and we all know the tax payers will be on the hook for a stadium nobody wants to go to. Bean 2010-07-27 13:40:51

Let's go East!

Orazio 2010-07-27 13:46:27

East Mountain or I take my business else where! Ben Simpson 2010-07-27 13:55:00

Brian Aubert 2010-07-27 13:59:58 Michael Willoughby 2010-07-27 14:06:18

Stephen Grieves 2010-07-27 14:07:34 Chris 2010-07-27 14:07:54

Go East Mountain!!

Dave Evans 2010-07-27 14:08:26 bert faibish 2010-07-27 14:08:53

Robert Candlish 2010-07-27 14:09:27 Susan Bryukhanov 2010-07-27 14:10:42

Mark Lantz 2010-07-27 14:13:19

I have been a long time season seat holder and fan of the team. I drive to each game and want a stadium that provides me with easy access to the stadium. I love the development of Bay Front Park but don't see it possible to get fans in and out of there on game days. Ticats fans have gotten use to the tailgate atmosphere. The East Mountain would provide the opportunity to expand this tailgate area, not make it smaller... Jane Currie 2010-07-27 14:13:52

We need it in Hamilton.

Stephen Currie 2010-07-27 14:18:06

The present stadium in use is not a very good representation for the city of Hamilton. From everything I have heard the Hamilton East Mountain stadium location is the best for many interested parties. Matt Morton 2010-07-27 14:34:53

Gina 2010-07-27 14:35:54

Everything is up on the mountain. I live here and I would never go to the lower city for nothing. It is cleaner and everything is newer and very easy to get around driving. The stadium will have better success on the mountain and very easy to get there for out of towners and for the people who live here. audrey bialik 2010-07-27 14:40:08 our downtown is dead pretty bad try walking down there with a lit cigerate or u got spare change who has spare change lol

Barb 2010-07-27 14:41:52 Kathleen Penny 2010-07-2714:53:35

Michael 2010-07-2714:54:16 Ryan Taylor 2010-07-27 15:07:38

Ticats

Braden 2010-07-27 15:14:55

Go East Mountian Lynne Sillett 2010-07-2715:15:24

Roy N. West 2010-07-27 15:27:03 Don Wininger 2010-07-27 15:37:30

Debbie Stark 2010-07-27 15:38:00 Janet Chick 2010-07-2715:38:30

Buck Meadows 2010-07-27 15:38:43 Robert Schur 2010-07-27 15:38:44

I'm an American CFL fan and want nothing but the best for the TiCats and maybe even a Grey Cup in Hamilton some day.

Helen May 2010-07-27 15:39:00 Rob Braley 2010-07-27 15:40:04

Paul Torraville 2010-07-27 15:40:29

I support the East Mountain stadium location. Mike Frearson 2010-07-27 15:41:17

Jim Gillis 2010-07-27 15:41:27 John Talbot 2010-07-27 15:42:26

Victor Anastase 2010-07-27 15:44:33

Ticats ARE Hamilton. Get this done! We need a MLS franchise as well, which will go miles to help the Hamilton economy. Talk is cheap, we need leaders in this city that do whatever it takes to get the job done, that's how people are put first...not 10 votes with no decision. Brent Simpson 2010-07-27 15:45:28

I think this is an excellent location for the new stadium, It will make it much easier to get to and from this location. I would attend many more game at this location.

Kristi Hill 2010-07-27 15:46:40 Anthony Tarsitano 2010-07-2715:47:33

Bob Mladen 2010-07-27 15:47:43

We would love to see the stadium in the east mountain. Great for business. GO CATS!!! Margaret Roberts 2010-07-27 15:48:12

Dina Cronin 2010-07-27 15:48:32

I find the mountain location much more appealing as an east hamilton resident. I think it is better for transportation, growth and space. Paul Higgins 2010-07-27 15:48:50

Louise Buonvino 2010-07-27 15:49:16 Brad Mandryk 2010-07-27 15:49:27

This mountain site is the best and most fiancially viable location. Develop the harbour/lakefront with residential and other cultural attractions that will pull people down there ALL Year !!!

Tim Steele 2010-07-27 15:50:04

Why is there even question about this? The City needs to stop its politics and do something right for a change. Roger Pedactor 2010-07-2715:50:18

I think the decision to go with the east mountain venue is what is best for the pan am games, teh city of hamilton and most importantly to me, The hamilton tiger cats football team. Coming from hamilton and being born in the great city along with alot of family, ive truly grown to love the city mainly because of the tiger cats and ivor wynne stadium and the tradition that comes along with it from labour day games with family and friends acting as almost a family reuinion shared by all and the 15 championships seen played and won inside the stadium. The west harbour is the complete opposite place to put the new stadium. No developers wnat it nor will they and parking is the crucial matter to fans....either way were getting a new stadium....atleast make some space for your fans to park. The legacy of the hamilton tiger cats needs to live on and those 25000-30000 fans live each game plus the hundreds of thousands of fans watching world wide agree a new stadium is just what we need to keep our beloved ti cats in town and away from exstinction i plead...no, i beg....may eisenberger to make the right desicion and keep hamilton and our awesome football team in town and in a incredible state of the art building that we can all learn to enjoy and love just like ivor wynne. Joy Pauls 2010-07-27 15:50:50

As a Niagara region resident, I appreciate the Ticat commitment to making the Ticats a REGIONAL team in a REGIONAL area. I currently drive close to an hour to each TiCat game and am a season ticket holder. I look forward to having a more accessible stadium in the near future. Dave Facey 2010-07-27 15:52:21

Dennis Gibbs 2010-07-27 15:53:55

No West Harbour Site, Alan Truax 2010-07-27 15:54:07

Dennis Collins 2010-07-27 15:55:06

I am absolutly in favour of the east mountain site. What a beautiful location overlooking the city. Bev Blayney 2010-07-27 15:55:23

What is the problem? Financially, location-wise and just plain logical to have the stadium built on the Hamilton East Mountain. Hope it gets decided soon, so Hamilton doesn't lose out - again...

ralph pfeffer 2010-07-2715:56:31 Dennis Blayney 2010-07-27 15:56:56

Seems like a no-brainer to me. Financially, location-wise and just plain logical to have the stadium built on the Hamilton East Mountain. Hope it gets decided soon, so Hamilton doesn't lose out - again ...

Bryan Johnson 2010-07-27 15:59:06 Helen Turpin 2010-07-27 15:59:16

Bobby Popovich 2010-07-27 15:59:32 Michael Solomon 2010-07-27 16:00:34

Wesley Lobosco 2010-07-27 16:00:49

I am a season ticket holder with my grandfather Box J row 13 seats 34-35 We travel from Kitchener for each home game. Stan Burditt 2010-07-2716:01:10

Great memories of the old stadium but it is time for a better facility on the East Mountain.

Bernie Anstett 2010-07-2716:01:40 McILveen, James 2010-07-27 16:02:02

It doesn't make any sence to go by the harbour you don't have any major root to get there. Where on the Mountain you have the Iink@ the red hill for easy access to the east mountain from both the 403and the QEW. Jimmy Mac

Shirley Pastor 2010-07-27 16:02:09

I Love the TiCats and think they deserve an East Mountain Home where there is easy access for the fan base.. Chris Durka 2010-07-2716:02:57

EAST MOUNTAIN - better location - better access better parking - safer area

cathy allan 2010-07-27 16:04:55 Dan Cote-Rosen 2010-07-27 16:05:58

Jim Herchenratter 2010-07-27 16:05:58

Let's be pragmatic and do the right thing. John Margaritis 2010-07-27 16:07:44

Michael Correa 2010-07-27 16:09:22

Fully supportive of growth in the east end. Industry, commercial and entertainment on the East Mountain presents great new opportunities for our city. Let's have the courage to do the right thing and ensure that Council supports the voice of the people of our city. Maggie Baxter 2010-07-27 16:09:32

Dave Humphreys 2010-07-27 16:09:43

As someone who commutes from the London area, I find this site appealing for both the accessibility via the Line, as well as the parking that is to be made available. As it is, I have trouble getting through the city to the game, then finding a parking spot in time for kick-off. Liz Liptrot 2010-07-2716:11:20

We need to listen to the #1 tenant and work with the Ti Cats to get this done.

David Dunlop 2010-07-27 16:11:24 Bob Chehowski 2010-07-27 16:11:37

The West Harbour site is utterly unsuitable for a stadium, and in case, it's doubtful that a stadium there would contribute to any rebirth of downtown Hamilton. I read a Spectator article estimating that the Ticats contribute $65 million annually to the city of Hamilton. What wasn't said in that article is that that figure should be multiplied by 141 years of past existence and also projected into the future before anyone downplays their contribution to the city of Hamilton. Say yes to East Mountain!!!.

Teresa Molinaro 2010-07-27 16:11:45 Ted Shier 2010-07-27 16:12:00

Dan Massi 2010-07-2716:12:20 Jeffrey Dickson 2010-07-27 16:14:02

Go East Mountain! Let's get this new stadium going so it can be the jewel of the newly revived Hamilton Tiger Cats, The city of Hamilton and perhaps hosting some Grey Cups. Oskee Wee Wee!!

Ed Telenko 2010-07-27 16:14:35 Brad Bradish 2010-07-27 16:14:44

Louise 2010-07-2716:14:48 Marc Salemi 2010-07-27 16:18:08

Anthony George 2010-07-27 16:20:42 Devan Sommerville 2010-07-2716:21:28

Randy Haveman 2010-07-2716:22:39

.... the stadium belongs up the escarpment. Sam Capostagno 2010-07-27 16:22:45

I only go to one TiCat game a year mainly because of the location of the current Stadium. I am coming from out of town and would attend many more games if there was easy highway access and parking.

Harry Bailey 2010-07-27 16:23:01

I believe the east mtn.location to be the most logical site for a new stadium. George Elliott 2010-07-2716:23:34

Jim Chesla 2010-07-27 16:27:54

Starke Material Handling supports the Ti-Cats! Colin Poel 2010-07-27 16:29:17

David Tutty 2010-07-27 16:31:10 Russell's 2010-07-2716:31:40 we are completely speechless with the lack of support from the city. What are you actually thinking?

Dave Packham 2010-07-2716:32:12

If the stadium is built in the North end that will be the end of my attendance at Games, or any other events The North end does need attention but right now it is not the atmosphere I want to subject my family to especially waiting around at night for public transit to show up because I can't take my car. Terry Bulmer 2010-07-27 16:35:28

A new stadium on the East Mountain will help to rejuvenate the support of a franchise that desperately needs a shot in the arm. Will this not help to promote the interest in developing hotel facilities? I truly believe that the storied club would be greatly surprised by the support it would draw from the entrie region, in a highway accessible facility.

Todd Rose 2010-07-27 16:36:24

I support the East Mountain stadium location. Toni-Lynn Marcoux 2010-07-27 16:41:03

I feel the East Mountain is the best location for the new stadium, it will have ample room for parking. You won't have the non desirables hanging around like you would if it was built in the Harbour. The developement of the land will be cheaper on the East mountain because you are going to have to buy out as many people plus clean up the toxic waste before building. This should still be done even if the stadium isn't built down there.

Ian Bucknell 2010-07-2716:41:16

I was born & raised in Hamilton, but now live in Waterloo. I lived in Toronto for several years, and have had beer poured on my head for visibly supporting the "wrong" team. Well, whatever, no great sweat. I still try to attend one game a season in support of my beloved Ti-Cats. Ivor Wynn has a lot of history, not all of it good, but its day is done. The Ti-Cats need this new stadium if they are to be a regional draw. Please consider carefully and make the right decision. Mike Rand 2010-07-27 16:41:39

The Hamilton East Mountain Stadium is the only place to build it!

TBS Metals 2010-07-27 16:41:48

The East Mountain Stadium is the right way to go. The City management group need to move forward knowing that the East Mountain has many more advantages then the Bay location. I believe that the City has self serving needs in the Bay location and have made certain commitments to third parties. Allen Hussey 2010-07-27 16:42:13

Thomas Asquith 2010-07-27 16:42:16 JANET KOLESZAR 2010-07-27 16:43:31

Martin Hemingway 2010-07-27 16:44:27

I am a season ticket holder from Niagara Falls, Ont. This site makes perfect sense to me. I offer my support and would continue to be a season ticket holder if a new stadium would be built on east mountain. Deborah Morrison 2010-07-27 16:44:51

Yes! I support the financially responsible Hamilton East Mountain stadium location.

Brian Minaji 2010-07-2716:45:13

Tailgating! Eric Hartley 2010-07-27 16:47:49

The east mountain should be the new home for the TiCat stadium. It is ideal with all links from east, west, north and south.

Sheila Hartley 2010-07-27 16:48:30 Mary Cornale 2010-07-27 16:49:54

Kent Heggie 2010-07-27 16:53:03 George Jakji 2010-07-27 16:55:11

Blair Hubber 2010-07-27 16:58:35 Loic Dalle 2010-07-2717:01:38

Donna Erben 2010-07-27 17:04:58

I cannot believe this battle is still going on, it is plain and simple the stadium needs to be where the Tiger Cats want it, they are the tenants - once the Pan Am games are long gone who will be in the stadium - The Hamilton Tiger Cats. The down town and water front need people, not an emply stadium sitting there most of the time. Downtown needs to realize that 10 games a year will not get downtown revitalized, people will do that I read in the paper that it is a 10 min walk from the Go Station to the new Harbour front stadium, well I worked in that area for more than 25 years and I am telling you no one can make that walk in 10 min. Also the whole area down there is permit parking only for the home owners and that is the way it should be - so where do we park and how to we get there with only two streets going into the area and two streets out. Wake up city council put the stadium on the mountain where it belongs and put the people in the core of downtown. Mark Fletcher 2010-07-27 17:05:14

I love the idea of having the stadium on the mountain. I come from Burlington and am looking to go to more gamesfeven deciding to get Season Tickets) but one of the major problems is the lack of parking that is offered at Ivor Wynn, which will be the same problem that faces the Harbor location. The mountain stadium will be fantastic and I hope to see the first game there when it opens! GO CATS!!!!!

Jason Tichon 2010-07-27 17:05:46 Chris Bird 2010-07-27 17:05:47

I am an Argonauts fan and I enjoy the rivalry we share with the Ti Cats. At least once per year, myself and a group of others come to visit Ivor Wynne Stadium, specifically to attend a CFL football game. One of the things we really like about the current situation is that there is some open parking available, unlike in Toronto, where it is very restrictive. If the Tiger Cats move to Burlington or Mississauga, we will just end up attending those specific games in the new host city. I hope the City of Hamilton considers their options carefully.

Mike Truckel 2010-07-27 17:07:13

Why not the east mountain? The egress after a Tiger- Cats game will have multiple access points (the Line to head west towards Ancaster and eventually south {Brantford} or northwest {Burlington, Waterdown, Oakville}, the Red Hill to head north {Hamilton} and then east {Stoney Creek, St Catherines or even the States} or west {Burlington, Toronto}, Mud Street to head to the east mountain {Stoney Creek, Dunnville, Cayuga} and then there is public transit that can be added. The area I am sure could develop ample parking. If you choose to build near the Bayfront, parking becomes an issue, egress is poor as you will have many lights within the city to go through to get to any major access. Yvan Raymond 2010-07-27 17:08:31

Robin Ridgewell 2010-07-27 17:10:53

I agree we need to get this Stadium rightOf course we need the cats to stay,and make our new Stadium with atmosphere!Many have been built here in North America and abroad,but research it and find the best fit for Hamilton.Our Quad pad wasn't built right?Have you seen ST Catherines Quad? Now thats a Quad pad with Seating!!Also a way to have concerts that keeps great sound and again Atmosphere!! IE: Molson Amphitheatre.Once its built its done for years....>Lets get it right!! J. Robinson 2010-07-27 17:15:22

I don't feel a stadium in the west harbour will contribute at all to the re-vitalization of the downtown core. We need to attract individuals & families to call the West Harbour area home, supporting the many exisitng businesses, restaraunts & art facilities in the core throughout the whole year is what is needed...it just makes good buisness sense. Build the stadium where it makes more sense...East Mountain.

John Palermo 2010-07-27 17:18:45

Confederation Park should have been the location for the new Stadium but Chad Collins screwed that up. The west harbour needs to be cleaned up and deveolped with housing, retail, commercial and recreational development. BUILD THE STADIUM @ EAST MTN. Mark Barbera 2010-07-27 17:20:05

Marlene MacFadyen 2010-07-27 17:24:20 Maxine Dadson 2010-07-27 17:24:31

Cyndie Horner 2010-07-27 17:27:48 Andy Rush 2010-07-27 17:27:50

Hope the city of Hamilton will do the right thing....support Bob Young, as he has supported the city for years. It is about making the city, the team and its constituents/ticket holders a viable community partner - in Hamilton! Do the right thing..say yes to the East Mountain site!

Ron De Coeur 2010-07-27 17:29:36

I was born and raised in Hamilton and have lived in Guelph the past 30 years. I am a Ti-cat fan and have been to many games. The East Mountain location would be an easier drive. I like Bob's ideas! Ron Paul Cowell 2010-07-2717:31:10

As a former Alderman in Ward 6, there is no doubt this is the best option being considered. I have shared my comments with Jim Edmands. Use as you see fit. Paul I have spoken with members of Hamilton City council (privately) in support of the East Mountain location

PaulKocsis 2010-07-2717:31:50 Blake Bobechko 2010-07-27 17:36:32

Hamilton needs this!

Thorn Herrmann 2010-07-27 17:39:33

Coming from out of town the access is so much better and gives me easy to Hamilton establishments on the mountain... both for the Ticats and the Commonwealth Games Phil Van Impe 2010-07-2717:41:16

Rob Warden 2010-07-2717:48:12 Mark Partington 2010-07-27 17:50:39

Debbie Napholc 2010-07-27 17:54:13 Peter Brakewell 2010-07-2717:55:15

I support the building of a Football Stadium on the East Mountain and I am against spending any tax dollars to build a stadium in the West Harbour location of Hamilton.

Christy Wright 2010-07-2717:58:32 Michael Napholc 2010-07-27 18:00:30

Cam Napholc 2010-07-27 18:00:51 Christine Lambert 2010-07-2718:01:01

Scott Bell 2010-07-2718:01:34 FRED LIVELY 2010-07-27 18:06:02

Steve Zsipsak 2010-07-27 18:08:12

I was recently down by the Hamilton Waterfront and found accessibility to be challanging at best! And that was just on a Sunday when a few people were going to the Haida. I didn't know how to get there, and ask a local resident. I mean to put a 25K+ seat stadium where no one know where it is or how to get to it...really. The Ti-Cats are Hamilton. They are in the community...and quite frankly Bob Young has done a wonderful job in keeping the team in Hamilton dispite the horrors at Ivor Wynne. It's about time Hamilton council and especially the Mayor get their collective heads out of the sand or they will be left with two white elephants (Copps & the New Stadium] with no professional/semi- professional or house league teams playing any sport in either. How does the Mississauga Ti-Cats sound, I'm sure Hazel would relish the idea of a CFL tream playing in a new stadium near the 403 and Mavis Road!!!!! Chris Holdsworth 2010-07-27 18:10:50

Alan Ford 2010-07-27 18:13:16

I saw first hand, as CFL appointed interim general manager of the Hamilton Ticats (2003], the problems associated with a stadium that has limited fan access/parking. One only has to look at the line-ups at Tim's to know that people will drive to home games if there is easy access and parking. Hamilton citizens should consider themselves very fortunate that a community minded owner, Bob Young, stepped up and bought the Cats when no one else was interested. I don't know how much money he has put into keeping the TiCats alive and an important part of the Hamilton community but I do know that owning a CFL team will likely reduce the inheritance for his family. Come on City of Hamilton get together with Mr. Young and make it happen! Alan Ford Even the Saskatchewan Roughriders are close to building a new stadium! Bob Galoni 2010-07-27 18:15:51

A Stadium does not fit into the park setting that i was expecting down by the Water Front. I would like a place for family's and the elderly to stroll along the water and maybe even have a bite to eat. City could build an out door ampitheater where a varity of entertainment could be held, that would draw Hamiltonian's down the Water Front Park. The stadium crowds of 20 or 35 thousands belong up in the east mountain with all the open space . They can attend the games or concerts an hour before and have tail gate parties and leave right away after the entertainment is over without any traffic congestion. This is the BEST of TWO WORLDS for the CITY of HAMILTON David Rickards 2010-07-27 18:21:48

I support a stadium that will be built in an area that will accomodate public transit and parking. As a Cats fan who lives in Oakville I can't get to the game by public transit. Even if there were GO train service I would still need to drive to the GO station and schedule my day around the train and not the game. It would be even better if the parking at the new stadium could support a tailgate atmosphere like they have throughout Western Canada and at NFL/NCAA games in the USA. This atmosphere could never be considered at a north end stadium since there are too many residences and residential concerns. Terry Powell 2010-07-27 18:21:48

I & several of my friends attend at least 5-7 games a year at Ivor Wynne . We are loyal TiCat supporters & would like the best possible site for the team as well as other attractions . Ivor Wynne like the north end site have limited parking & accessability. The east end site greatly improves both. This alone makes more sense. Perhaps a large parking area could create tailgate party's that are true tailgate parties like those in Buffalo . This is a great appeal to footbll fans as well as families if the proper facilities like playgrounds, etc as provided as well. Lets get this city on the sports entertainment map. it will attract much more business as well as better visibilty for other events leading to more sponsorship & events. Josh oelkuch 2010-07-27 18:26:11 Steve Connor 2010-07-27 18:33:11

STEVE AND MARGIE MARSHALL 2010-07-27 18:34:20

I am not a current season ticket holder, but we as a family of 3 do attend the majority of home games. However, if the decision to build on the west harbour site is finalized, our attendance will only be 1 or 2 games. The east mtn site would allow us to drive/park/depart and be home on our own schedule which would ultimately result in 3 NEW season ticket holders. i.kushniruk 2010-07-2718:34:59

Thorn Kennedy 2010-07-2718:40:31

"If they build it, they will come" but not in the west harbour. Keep the Ticats in Hamilton, and make the stadium viable. The east mountain site just makes more sense Nicole Rourke 2010-07-27 18:40:35

Dorice Cote 2010-07-27 18:46:33 valerie pek 2010-07-27 18:53:19

Jeff Rajher 2010-07-2718:57:15 Brenda Embree 2010-07-27 19:00:35

greg burt 2010-07-27 19:08:04

I feel that this location is in a growing area with easy access to the highway. John Gill 2010-07-27 19:10:19

Laura Doucette 2010-07-27 19:11:10 Jessica Chorazy 2010-07-27 19:13:55

Jeff & Sonja 2010-07-27 19:30:22 Dan 2010-07-2719:31:21

Mark Earle 2010-07-27 19:32:59 Mark Smith 2010-07-27 19:40:07

Pat Bean 2010-07-27 19:44:13 Leah 2010-07-27 19:48:17

Matthew McKenzie 2010-07-27 19:49:44

Just get it done Hamilton and I'll come down from Toronto more than just labour day and spend a lot of money in the city. This could be something that all Southern Ontario could be proud of. William Kerr 2010-07-27 19:53:47

Dear Mr. Mayor You have to have people living downtown in order to revitacive the downtown area and the west harbour will just not do this ! Put homes on this site not a stadium as this site will only be used for half of the year. William Kerr

Cornel Bruggemann 2010-07-27 19:54:13 Bryan Drennan 2010-07-2719:55:34

East Mountain is the right location!

Maria Delio 2010-07-27 19:57:55 Barry McKarney 2010-07-27 19:59:24

Tony Sakalauskas 2010-07-27 20:02:51

Live in Ottawa, the stadium is in town on Bank St- Traffic congestion to & from the stadium is disgusting, yet Scotia Bank Place [20,000) is in the West end of Ottawa on the 417 Hwy 6km out. They have buses and private (bars)coaches bringing in people. 4 exits to 2 major Hwys. Check it out! John Breen 2010-07-27 20:07:17

Donna 2010-07-27 20:10:46 andrew 2010-07-27 20:13:45

Lee Busnarda DiFeo 2010-07-27 20:20:19

Downtown core/West Harbour need not be "abandoned", just not a sports venue in that location. What about an ampitheatre similar to Ontario Place for quality live performances? Ian Murray 2010-07-27 20:24:14

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Charlotte Love 2010-07-27 20:25:16

I am currently a resident of North Bay, Ontario, and have been a life-long fan of the CFL and particularly the Tiger Cats, as I was born and raised in the Hamilton/Burlington area. I attend at least one game (Labour Day) each season, and would attend more, if I were closer. I applaud your decision to move forward with the stadium development, and for the foresight to make it a mult-functional/multi-use site. I look forward to continued success and growth of this team, this league and the City of Hamilton, which will always be a part of what makes me a proud Canadian. Good luck with all that lies ahead. Oskee Wee Wee!! Matthew Ireton 2010-07-27 20:27:48

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a team rich of history and are a historic component of the City of Hamilton. The stadium is great for the team, the league, and the city.

James Titian 2010-07-27 20:32:36 tyler legere 2010-07-27 20:33:00

Jennifer Priestley 2010-07-27 20:34:41 Donna&Fred Whittaker 2010-07-27 20:37:32

It does not make any sense to locate the statium in the West Harbour. We can't see how it will revitalize the downtown area. We don't go down to the Harbour now for fireworks and big events because of little parking and congestion getting out of the area. We live in the Flanborough area and to me East Mountain makes far more sense for visibilty, parking, east of getting to and from the games etc. Because of the cost of tickets, the odd hotdog etc. we never go shopping after a game or usually not to eat so would not patronize the business downtown. I sure hope that a decision is made for the east mountain as feel strongly that if it is not we would be in grave danger of losing the stadium funding and eventually the tiger-cats and who could blame Bob Young. It is riduculous for people to say he didn't speak sooner. He certainly did and it does not make sense that the city did not include the Tiger-Cats in discussions at the get-go. Say goodby to Fred and hello to Larry. An almost entire new Council Should be voted in come Oct. Enough of this and them. Donna W. Eric Ward 2010-07-27 20:44:07 MARG. CHOUINARD 2010-07-27 20:47:11

patty glanville 2010-07-27 20:48:24 Eric Banfield 2010-07-27 20:53:09

tony rao 2010-07-27 20:54:39

For once use common sense and put the stadium where it will serve the city totally on the east mountain As a Hamilton born person I have seen and heard stupid moves so lets put an end to it once and for all!!! kevin glanville 2010-07-27 20:55:59

Drew Goursky 2010-07-27 20:56:46 Miles Mattatall 2010-07-27 20:57:05

owen 2010-07-27 20:58:35 will glanville 2010-07-27 20:58:42

Kevin Paxtonq 2010-07-27 21:10:09

I have regularly attended Ticat games from St. Catharines for over 20 years, either obtaining season tickets or flex packs from year to year. I support this location and concept of it being a regional team, Dawn White 2010-07-27 21:10:28

Paul Benson 2010-07-27 21:11:39

I support this initiative Sonja Bowden 2010-07-27 21:12:33

Sherry Vriend 2010-07-27 21:16:44 Mike Dallas 2010-07-27 21:19:08

Bob is a home town guy who bleeds Hamilton. He won't steer us wrong!!! GO CATS GO !!!! Thanks for everything Bob!!

Paul Templeton 2010-07-27 21:19:55 JeffKeddie 2010-07-27 21:21:01

Go Cats Go

Sal Fazzari 2010-07-27 21:25:07

The fact that the city is not listening to the tiger cats is dissappointing. The business plan for the west harbour sight is poor nad is based on speculation and asthetics. There is no highway access, the road ways are small and could not accomodate increased traffic coming into the city, there is no room for parking and it is in a residential neighborhood. The tiger cats would definately not be able to generate sufficient income because of these reasons. If there is no income then the team will suffer. The East mountain site has plenty of room for parking and is accessable from Toronto, St. Catharines and Brantford/London via the red hill creek and the Line. This is a perfect spot to allow the Ti-cats to become a regional team in southern Ontario, to become more popular, and to generate sufficient income. Another aspect of football that the city neglects is tailgating. Tailgating brings fans to the game, and there needs to be enough space to accomodate fans. There is more space on the mountain to accomodate this and must be incorporated into this business plan. We have been given a great opportunity with the Pan Am games, and I worry that the city will squander it. Chris Petis 2010-07-27 21:25:32

paul kyle 2010-07-27 21:28:39 Theresa Campbell 2010-07-27 21:29:31

The East Mountain sounds like a very good spot for our new stadium. I have never been a big fan of the West Harbor location. I believe given our track record of the downtown core ie the white elephant that sits at King and James and stretches all the way to Wilson speaks for itself. The West Harbor would be great for shops picnic areas etc... How long would it take for a new stadium to look like Copps Jackson Square Eatons Centre??? Put something useful year round on the water frontDid anyone ever consider selling Ivor Wynn to Bob Young for $1.00 and allow him to turn it in to the GREAT HOME OF the TIGER CATS!!!!!! I personally like that location that is home Everyone knows where it is and how to get there Bob has a great business sense and could do wonders with the old. Buy up Scott Park build a 4 or 5 level parking a sky walk rid the area of over crowded streets before and after games. Expand the stadium to include Bernie Arbour problem solved. Since that is my first choice. Loved it as Civic stadium and still love it today. But if that is not an option the Mountain makes more sense I don't go to West Harbor for any function too difficult getting in and out. Why not the Harbor for the festival of Friends and Canada Day perhaps tickets won't be issued there. J Sutherland 2010-07-27 21:33:47 Craig White 2010-07-27 21:34:17

I think the city does not go with the mountian site they should be kicked out of office, I am for Mr Young 1000 per cent it make more sence there then were the city wants it

Matthew Campbell 2010-07-27 21:38:54

Don't be stupid Hamilton -- show that you're capable of excellence! Kyle Datzkiw 2010-07-27 21:41:54

Keep the Tiger-Cats in Hamilton!

Graeme Langdon 2010-07-27 21:49:43 Jordan 2010-07-27 21:50:24 east mountain is the best

Charles MacTavish 2010-07-27 21:50:45

Go Cats Go!!! Steve White 2010-07-27 21:53:56

kayla 2010-07-27 21:56:34 Marc Albanese 2010-07-27 21:57:22

I am a supporter of Hamilton and the Hamilton Tiger Cats and 1 believe that this stadium should be built where there is parking and ease of axcess and for many years of use. That is why 1 support the East Mountain location as a future home of the Tiger Cats . We need to make the game a great game day experience with tailgating and barbeque but Canadian stlye.

Will Meijer 2010-07-27 21:59:01 Tricia Montminy 2010-07-27 22:03:54

Michael LeBlanc 2010-07-27 22:06:33 Sergio Gomes 2010-07-27 22:08:10

Jan Kielt 2010-07-27 22:19:18 Adam Walsh 2010-07-27 22:25:49

The East Mountain location is the best location for our new stadium.

Marissa 2010-07-27 22:27:21 Robert Welsh 2010-07-27 22:27:43

The East Mountain site is the best by far. The location has to be readily accessable by car for the sake of attracting fans from other areas in the region who can access the east mountain site from any direction. Emphasis must be placed on what the Ti Cats want and Mr Young who has put up and lost so much on this great team. The downtown site can be used for other purposes which would compliment the harbour development but not for a football stadium with no parking and very poor egress and ingress.

Landon Bake 2010-07-27 22:29:59

I fully support my team and my city. I have always loved Hamilton over the years because it is a beautiful place to visit and now live. (Since 2007 when I moved here] When I lived in the burbs of Toronto I never supported the Argos, and wasnt a big supporter of the CFL in general but there is something about this city, something about this team and the people that live here and supprt it that continues to excite me. Go Hamilton and Go Tiger Cats! Pete Kasumovic 2010-07-27 22:45:50

Dana 2010-07-27 22:45:59 Sean McAvella 2010-07-27 23:09:52

The East Mountain site is really the only way to go. Yes, the West Harbour site needs to be redeveloped and cleaned up. But it doesn't have the capacity to handle a stadium and 25,000 people. To think that people are going to take public transit to and from the games is just fantasy in most cases. 1 want to drive my car and do so without sitting in traffic jams. I don't go to watch fireworks anymore at Pier 4 as parking is a nightmare as is the traffic flow trying to get out. The plans that were shown recently on CH News looked stunning. I agree, the most important feature needs to be a retractable roof. I have little interest in sitting in the rain or snow to watch any sport. I attended the 1996 Grey Cup at Ivor Wynne and it was painfully cold. A great game, but the weather conditions detracted from the experience for me. If we want the stadium to be used for more than 10 Tiger-Cat games a year, a roof is essential. It would be a great venue for concerts too. I also don't want a track around the perimetre of the field as it puts fans too far from the field. I want the same sightlines that Ivor Wynne offers. GO CATS!! Irene Cannon 2010-07-27 23:11:13 Caroline Dunnett 2010-07-27 23:19:51

Matthew Dobbie 2010-07-27 23:25:12 Mike Evers 2010-07-27 23:25:47

Mayor Eisenberger's vision flies in the face of what will benefit the West Harbour the most. We do not need a mostly-unused stadium in the prime tourist-potential area in Hamilton. What is needed there to sustain its viability is a year-round tourism-friendly park surrounded by low-rise housing. Not hi-rise Toronto- style housing. And certainly not an empty stadium.

Lyla Wilkins 2010-07-27 23:27:57 Sue Andersen 2010-07-27 23:28:26

This is the perfect spot for fans to see the Tiger cats. There is an excellent roadway system to get to this site. Lots of room for parking.... Lets do it!!

Ron Baker 2010-07-27 23:29:29 Michael Kneebone 2010-07-27 23:38:20

I grew up in Stoney Creek and would love to see more development in and around the east end. I now live in Brampton and have come to many games at Ivor Wynne, but the problem is getting to the North end and finding appropriate parking. The city needs to grow up and enter the 21st century. It is about time the city pays back Stoney Creek, for the money they took upon amalgamation. A stadium in the east mountain would be very accessible to the entire community. The City of Hamilton needs to think of the future and the entire community. Regards

Paul Rankin 2010-07-27 23:41:11 Patrick Twomey 2010-07-27 23:45:32

Get it done! Can't wait to watch football in some new digs!

Stephen J. Schwarzl, Esquire 2010-07-27 23:45:35

Yes! Now I can watch the Argos win in a nicer stadium. Ken Cook 2010-07-27 23:48:47

Rick Boychuk 2010-07-27 23:49:26 Adam Sajeni 2010-07-28 00:00:39

East Mountain is a great location as it is in an area that is booming with new houses, therefore new families will appreciate the value the stadium brings to the Mountain community

Cristina Pangga 2010-07-28 00:10:23

The stadium is too old...they need a new stadium to keep up with the rest of the CFL D.I. 2010-07-28 00:36:40

bonnie 2010-07-28 00:43:13

The west harbour site will have as bad traffic jams as Ivor Wynne does. Forget that idea and put it at the Linc/Redhill location. Nicholas Jovanoski 2010-07-28 00:49:48

I am not usualy supportive of public efforts to build facilities for private owners but since Mr. Young has stepped up to the plate to put forth considerable amount of his money I feel that he has now a legitmate stake and claim over where the stadium needs to be located. Although all level of government will fianace the majority of the stadium costs it is the ti-cats who are going to pay to play thier, its the ti-cats who are gonna make money for the city for the stadium costs, its the ti• cats the only tenant bringing any steady source of income into the new facility. Lets not have this stadium be another Big 0 fiasco where the city pays for a facility full of ghosts Paul Andersen 2010-07-28 00:50:31

Bring them to the mountain! Shahtaj Anwar 2010-07-28 00:56:28

Dwight 2010-07-28 01:58:21

Although re-developing the urban area should be a priority for any city, logistics and business sense should also play an equal role when deciding the location of a stadium. The east mountain location will still satisfy the needs of the local community and provide convenient access to a much larger and wider population if it is conveniently situated near the major highways with easy on/off access. From a financial revenue stream perspective the city should stand to gain or rather financially sustain more once the novelty of a "new" stadium wears off and the bottom line for the stadium revenue will be based more so upon how many people can easily be drawn to football games, concerts and other special events. Adam Corkum 2010-07-28 06:00:21

Lesley Stewart 2010-07-28 06:07:57 Theresa Kaus-Decman 2010-07-28 06:30:18

The only logical choice.

Rick Blake 2010-07-28 07:08:13

We have to keep the TiCats in Hamilton. Catherine Whyte 2010-07-28 07:10:52

Shirley Pearce 2010-07-28 07:36:55 John Christofilos 2010-07-28 07:38:33

Craig Nicholl 2010-07-28 07:51:01 Sharlene Andersen 2010-07-28 07:51:12

100% behind this location!

Ivan Cain 2010-07-28 07:52:25

This is the best option of the 2. However the Confederation Park site makes the most sense. It is by far the best for regional access. You need to draw people from Burlington and Oakville as well as Niagara. East Mountain is off the main artery. You have to make it easy to get to. Good Luck! Marge Chabai 2010-07-28 07:54:25

Tracy Sherriff 2010-07-28 07:57:53 Andrew Woods 2010-07-28 08:01:52

I was brought up in north end of Hamilton and started going to games with my grandfather and father.Iam now 66 years old and still am a Ti-cat fan.My job took me away from Hamilton but I still travel in for certain games.My sons and myself do not attend as many games as in the past mainly due to the terrible parking at stadium.Would love to see stadium at east end mountain for easier access when coming from out of town to games. A.Woods

Alison Vanbeek 2010-07-28 08:01:57

I think the East mountain site is a far better option due to the Red Hill Valley and the Line. The downtown is run down and until it is remedied, people will flock to the outskirts of Hamilton. Penny Anderson 2010-07-28 08:11:41

Janet McCluskey 2010-07-28 08:12:38 Martin Shimmon 2010-07-28 08:13:08

Antoaneta Milkova 2010-07-28 08:14:47 Russ LaPenna 2010-07-28 08:21:38

I want to be able to see the Ti-cats play without being crammed into a can (such as a bus and downtown in general). I want to drive up and go to the games in the New Hamilton.

Jeff 2010-07-28 08:23:02 Kathy Campbell 2010-07-28 08:24:01

Chris Amis 2010-07-28 08:26:25

Makes the most sense to me. Just because you WANT something somewhere doesn't mean it should go there. The responsible choice is East Mountain. Christine McKarney 2010-07-28 08:26:35

Scott 2010-07-28 08:26:43 from Brantford the East Mountain location would be perfect, the only thing I worry about is traffic. Time to expand the "LinK" three lanes each way BEFORE it become a mess. martin 2010-07-28 08:34:08

Stephen Ecker 2010-07-28 08:37:45

If you are not going to a new more accessible location like the East Mountain, then you might as well stay at Ivor Wynn and forget about the Pan Am games. Mike Mueller 2010-07-28 08:38:11

Lucy Chomolok 2010-07-28 08:39:13 Sophie Laliberte 2010-07-28 08:41:36

Doug Verbeem 2010-07-28 08:44:24

I myself would prefer the Hamilton east mountain location. I live in London Ontario so the access to the stadium makes sense for out of town supporters like myself. The other concern is the added expense cleaning up the other site could seriously impact the ability to have the stadium ready for the other venues. The mountain is shovel ready so construction can begin in a timely manner. Betty Anne Allen 2010-07-28 08:45:57

Diane 2010-07-28 08:46:09 Daniel Yeulett 2010-07-28 08:50:41

At first I supported a west Hamilton harbour site for a stadium however as I considered the facts it makes far more sense to put a mix of condo and services on the waterfront that everyone can enjoy on a daily basis and put the stadium at and easy access site with good public transit options during games and other events. Its to bad that the Tiger Cat organization didn't voice its oppinion earlier. I also find it rather disturbing that city council hasn't taken a more aggressive push to promote the west harbour for condo and service development.

Martin Ward-Doran 2010-07-28 08:50:44 Bob Neibert 2010-07-28 08:51:04

This project is a must for the City of Hamilton

Bruce Fraser 2010-07-28 08:54:52 Lauren 2010-07-28 08:58:16

John-Paul Mitchell 2010-07-28 08:59:30

Only makes sense!! Keith Rupka 2010-07-28 08:59:31

I have always held the view through this process that any new stadium complex should be built on the mountain close to highway access, preferably some where along the Link. This would not only entail better value for the money but would make the stadium easily accessible from countless directions. The move to this site is not only much more cost effective than those previously proposed, but would afford a much larger regional access to events, particularly the TiCat games. With the stadium at the east mountain site, patrons from the Niagara Penninsula, Buffalo, Guelph, London and the GTA wouild be an hour or less commuting distance away - and yes, say all you want but the vast majority of people have and will always drive. This would not only bolster support for the football franchise, but for other uses of the stadium. For the politicians, let's get off this need to always put infrastructure investment into the north end of the city or in re-development of the downtown. I have been a resident of Hamilton for over forty years and the continued focus of always "finding a solution" to rejuvenate the downtown has been a focus of infrastructure dollrs for all of those years and more. Is the City of Hamilton a "city of communities" or not? Let's do what truly reflects this, is cost effective, ensures our continued support of one of the oldest professional franchises in North America and is right! David Liptrot 2010-07-28 08:59:45 Ruth Boyd 2010-07-28 09:01:45

Tony Johnson 2010-07-28 09:06:30

The East Mountain will be great for fans. After the game people living in all areas can quickly hop on the Line/Red Hill. Similar to Toronto having stadiums by the Gardiner. Mike Morelli 2010-07-28 09:07:13

OSKEEWEEWEE!

Amanda Brown 2010-07-28 09:10:21 Dale Clark 2010-07-28 09:10:33

Rory Cornale 2010-07-28 09:10:50 Uli Wiens 2010-07-28 09:11:12

HEATHER LACEY 2010-07-28 09:14:53 Dana Lahaie 2010-07-28 09:15:38 please don't let this oppertunity pass us by!!!! Hamilton needs our ti cat's to maintain solidarity amongst Hamiltonians. We are losing our industries, poverty is rising and we need the jobs to stay here. Give people a reason to stay and feel proud of Hamilton !!!:)

Pauline Zivanovic 2010-07-28 09:16:45

How much money and time does the city want to waste, when they have to clean up all the toxins, if they pick the harbourfront? The east mountain is by far the best site. But look at Hamilton council's record; they seem to like to waste taxpayers money. If they make a mess again, there is an election coming..GOOD-BYE!!!!! Ceiciia Towne 2010-07-28 09:19:17

debbie taylor 2010-07-28 09:29:28 doug taylor 2010-07-28 09:30:20

Rev. G.A. Clark 2010-07-28 09:30:55 F. Morris 2010-07-28 09:33:58

I do not support of using my money, its on my Hydro bill every month, the Future Fund to support any of these Pan Am, stadium grand schemes. We don't need a stadium down town, or at the west harbour. The traffic movement to clear an event at Copps now is terrible. What are we going to end up? A undersized stadium of no use to anyone, alot like the Copps, no NHL team will call it home. We will lose the Tiger Cats and during an election year, a council that chased the Cats out of town. No more up to the trough for you. If money can be raised from the interested groups to build on the east mountain, do it. Nancy 2010-07-28 09:39:15 big Mike 2010-07-28 09:41:22 who wants to go downtown Hamilton for anything.

Tom Febers 2010-07-28 09:41:23

Parking, transit, space for future accomodations and local ammenities make this location make sense. Downtown stadiums are a thing of the past. They have become too inaccessible. East Mountain is the way to go! Rick Alakas 2010-07-28 09:44:54

claudio galletti 2010-07-28 09:45:01 John & Glenna Prokopp 2010-07-28 09:47:56

No one is going to take city transporation to see a game at the West Harbour site and you certainly could not get near the area to watch fireworks there would be too much conjestion and no parking everyone (business man) want people to go down town this is not going to happen you must plan for expanding in the near future as well the population is growing not declineing And The East Mountain area is rapidly expanding with available land to do so Foe all the concerned taxpayers of Hamilton please make the right decision.

Mike 2010-07-28 09:53:07

I'd love to see the stadium go on the East Mountain site. I won't go to any events - Ticats or otherwise - if the stadium is built at the West Harbourfront location. There are much better uses for that West Harbourfront land than a stadium. It's a shame the city is even considering the West Harbour as a potential location for the new stadium, when that land could be put to much better use. The East Mountain site is a much more appropriate location for the new stadium. doug longland 2010-07-28 09:54:54 east mountain all the way

Len Murphy 2010-07-28 09:56:11

The east mountain is by far the best site, there may not be a lot of retail businesses now, but this is slowly becoming a prime spot to start one. Len Murphy Mitchell 2010-07-28 09:57:12

Catherine Deslippe 2010-07-28 09:58:49 John 2010-07-28 09:59:14

Ralph Rodgers 2010-07-28 09:59:24

Really!!! This is not ROCKET SCIENCE. You have a fixed tennant in the Tiger Cats and huge support dollars from them. It is far to congested in the Harbour area and should be developed in another manner. I fully agree with the Mountain site. Vote yes and let's move forward with a venue that will be an attraction to the Hamilton area. Maryanne Davis 2010-07-28 10:00:02

I'm with Mr. Young and the Cats 110% for a number of reasons. I don't believe that a stadium on the West Harbour will do a darn thing for "downtown revitilization" either. Good luck.

Silvia Aarlaht 2010-07-28 10:03:56

It's the perfect place for it! Frank Balazs 2010-07-2810:05:02

It is about time you went about making a decision on this matter. The East Mountain location makes the most sense and is the most viable venue!

Brad Langmead 2010-07-28 10:05:33 Bob Brooks 2010-07-28 10:08:38

terry hoshowsky 2010-07-28 10:10:04

Make no mistake I'm an Argo fan, and I do enjoy coming to Hamilton yearly for the Labour Day game, the new stadium on the East Mountain will make the "Game" even better.... Sheila Murphy 2010-07-2810:12:07

I am very against the idea of putting a stadium in the Bay Front area. The east mountain site makes much more sense.

Tammy Wilson 2010-07-28 10:13:09 Jeremy Homes 2010-07-28 10:18:23

Unconditionally support the east mtn site

Bob Stellick 2010-07-2810:21:32 Montu Reehal 2010-07-28 10:29:18

Wendy Van Straten 2010-07-28 10:29:24 Erin Court 2010-07-28 10:38:10

Justin 2010-07-28 10:39:53

PLEASE build the stadium here. We need to build the stadium in a nice area of Hamilton. For too many years I have heard visiting fans and players laugh at how dumpy the area around Ivor Wynne is. Why are we even considering the harbourfront? So we can have cars parked on peoples front lawn again? I know it sounds nice to talk about people taking public transit to the games, but what about people who live outside the city?? Phil Conenrs 2010-07-28 10:40:43

Alan Selby 2010-07-28 10:44:05 as a person who loves the CFL and wants to see it prosper in every location, including Hamilton, I support the East Mtn site as the best way to keep the Ticat franchise financially viable and accessible for people like me who travel long distance [Shelburne ON] to attend Ticat and Argo games, please select the East Mtn as the new stadium site. Todd Vallee 2010-07-28 10:45:57

m.malonowich 2010-07-28 10:46:02 Mark Pongetti 2010-07-28 10:46:52

The City of Hamilton should get an handle on what it takes to re-develop an inner city. It takes years of planning with a vision that is clear and realistic. As far as city council, they should ALL get a new job. LET'S put a stadium down in the dumps with NO transportation, NO facilities, such as Hotels & Restaurants and not to mention .... NO parking. REMEMBER.... that going to a Football Game is a SOCIAL event for the familty & freinds I sure as hell would NOT welcome the Stadium and wound NOT go to an area of the city that is > DEPRESSING, UNWELCOMING, and most of Rediculous. LET"s GO > EAST Mountain Craig Ellis 2010-07-28 10:47:53

I think the Boad of Directors of the Furture Fund have it all wrong. That money should be used for the PamAm construction on the east mountain when it is chosen by the City in August. Miranda 2010-07-28 10:48:17

Ashley Jennings 2010-07-28 10:59:37 Rick Di Stefano 2010-07-2811:04:00

Outstanding Deceision!

Geoffrey Hogarth 2010-07-28 11:12:41

Pioneer Petroleums Supports the East Hamilton Mountain Site for the newly proposed Stadium. Leland Klassen 2010-07-28 11:13:16

dan black 2010-07-28 11:13:59 we waited 40 years for the red hill lets not do the same with the stadium.... Kyle Daniels 2010-07-28 11:14:16

Oskee Wee Wee

Amanda Campbell 2010-07-2811:16:36

We need this!!! Dave Allan 2010-07-2811:17:07

We need this!!!

Brody Crossman 2010-07-2811:17:34

We need this!!! Clayton James 2010-07-28 11:18:02

We need this!!!!

Anne Prevost 2010-07-2811:18:38

We need this! Mark Bialkowski 2010-07-2811:19:00

Steve Hayman 2010-07-28 11:20:05

Even Argo fans are supportive of whatever it takes to keep the Ticats strong and healthy. Scott Schuetzle 2010-07-28 11:24:05

It's time to move forward with this issue and I think the Tiger-cats should have some input since they will be the major tenant for this stadium.

Jacqueline Smiles 2010-07-2811:31:12 Rob Ticchiarelli 2010-07-28 11:33:08

Len SJoblad 2010-07-2811:33:09 Boris Sjoblad 2010-07-28 11:33:35

Mike Pretsell 2010-07-2811:36:53 Garnet Gauthier 2010-07-28 11:40:54

Im a Winnipegger and Bomber fan but this stadium needs to get built. Ivor Wynn is a joke. The city of Hamilton deserves a new football venue. Get it done

Scott Thomas 2010-07-2811:47:08

EAST MOUNTAIN ALL THE WAY!!!! Alan MacMillan 2010-07-28 11:48:14

Ben Johnson 2010-07-28 11:55:48 Jonathan Buma 2010-07-28 11:56:19

Makes so much more sense unless hamilton is going to invest billions in the downtown area to make it a real entertainment district....even then the mountain has way more direct access to the major routes for people coming from Niagara or Brantford / London.

George 2010-07-28 12:00:48 Diane Robbins 2010-07-28 12:01:48

Dan Cucuz 2010-07-28 12:02:47 Menzie McEachern 2010-07-2812:06:26

Stephanie 2010-07-28 12:08:34 Sue Searle 2010-07-28 12:10:54

Bruce Nicholson 2010-07-28 12:11:33

Over 80% of fans say access to and from along with ease of parking at a new stadium are their main concerns - make the right choice - East Mountain Bill Hudson 2010-07-28 12:17:11

George Hatch 2010-07-28 12:19:41

Go Cats Go Mike Zarycki 2010-07-2812:23:33

Kaylyn Pecaric 2010-07-28 12:25:50 Shawn Hall 2010-07-28 12:27:08

Karl Tera 2010-07-28 12:29:08 Brenda Pecaric 2010-07-28 12:29:53

Trevor Rodgers 2010-07-28 12:33:11

Comment optiona Bob Richardson 2010-07-28 12:33:12

Steve Thorpe 2010-07-28 12:36:49 Sylvia Smith 2010-07-28 12:40:26

karen kitchen 2010-07-2812:41:35 conveniently and quickly accessible, ample land for facility & parking, NO ONE WAY STREETS, not in a residential area that will disrupt normal traffic patterns and noise/crowd levels for homeowners, serviceable by public transportation - numerous area businesses will profit from pre and post game activity - it is the ONLY LOGICAL choice, but perhaps politicians do not allow think logically Douglas Brewer 2010-07-2812:55:18

Season Ticket holder supports the East Mountain site.

jamie brunaccioni 2010-07-2813:05:53

Being a resident of Niagara Falls and a huge ticat fan, i could see myself travelling to games on the east mountain. Not sure if I would drive to the other location from the falls Marvin Gunderman 2010-07-28 13:08:34

Any stadium needs major road access and plentiful parking. Downtowns need people. The stadium and downtown revitalization are separate issues. Poor city planning since the early 1980s have crippled the downtown area. A stadium will not solve the downtown problem.

William Sloos 2010-07-28 13:10:34 Alexandria Skeffington 2010-07-28 13:22:58

Randall Brule 2010-07-28 13:23:11

Hamilton was always my second favourite team. When the Ottawa Renegades were folded, my family started to make an annual trip to Hamilton to see a game. Ivor Wynn is a great stadium with amazing sight lines, but it's definitely showing it's age. As was the recent fight for Landsdowne Live in Ottawa, putting the new stadium in the right location is key. East Mountain sounds like it's the right location for Hamilton. I'm looking forward to road tripping there, even when we finally have our team back. Randy Duane Kadrowsky 2010-07-28 13:24:41

The East Mountain is growing and more people with money to spend on the Tigercats will be able to attend games in the future at the East mountain location

Sonya Burns 2010-07-2813:25:31 gary mackinnon 2010-07-2813:32:08

Aidan Rice 2010-07-2813:34:14 Bill Simpson 2010-07-28 13:38:54

R. Whitherspoon 2010-07-28 13:42:40

Im going where Bob Young wants to go. The Ticats will have to live with whatever is done for many years to come. Sad as it will be to see Ivor Wynne torn down, lets look to the future. I trust the skills of a successful business man than a bunch of left wing hacks that surround the council table. Oskee wee wee! MikeC 2010-07-28 13:45:51

Successful business man vs politicians... Hmmm.... Not a hard decision. Im going with Bob Young.

Peter Allen 2010-07-28 13:46:59 Jennifer Dorie 2010-07-28 13:48:23

Scott TurF 2010-07-28 13:53:56

Go East Hamilton Al 2010-07-28 13:54:22

East Ham baby!!!!!!!

Mike Lopinski 2010-07-2813:54:57 Nikki 2010-07-28 13:55:35

East Mount is the only way!

Joe 2010-07-28 13:56:02

East MOUNTAIN!!!! Jim 2010-07-2813:56:39

It has to be East Mountain!!!!!

Ian Romansky 2010-07-28 13:58:29 Sharon Alakas 2010-07-28 13:59:20

Jay Toman 2010-07-28 13:59:51 Carly Villareal 2010-07-28 14:02:38 put a lid on it cornale

Susan Edwards 2010-07-28 14:13:34

Given the sites being considered, I am in support of the East Mountain location. Have the opposers to this location, thought about the parking situation downtown? What if Concerts at Copps, Hotel conferences, events at Hamilton Place, or events elsewhere downtown are scheduled on the same day as a Tiger-Cats game? Can you imagine trying to find ample parking for all these people, then try to control the mobs of people and traffic when they converge all at once? I really think the waterfront location is a big mistake. The suggestion that 15 minutes to the East Mountain is too far from the City is ridiculous. Took me almost an hour to get to the highway after a game at Ivor Wynn. I didn't go to every game because of this. So let the decision be made based on what is best for both the local, and out-of-town Tiger-Cat fans. Responses from some of the people we invite to a Tiger-Cat game (local and out-of-town): "No thanks there is nowhere to park." "No thanks no easy access to or from the highway. In my opinion, the City and the Tiger-Cats benefit when more people come to the games. Why wouldn't we, as a City, make the stadium easily accessible, and convenient for everyone? It makes me wonder if the opposers and/or City decision makers are even football fans? Hamilton is a football town, and thanks to Bob Young we still have our team! Kevin Gryp 2010-07-2814:16:15

Nelson Denton 2010-07-28 14:17:49 Gerry Augustine 2010-07-28 14:22:21

Bill Welmers 2010-07-28 14:29:47

As a taxpayer in Hamilton, I am all for private funding as much as possible for this stadium, and if that means building it on the east mountain, than so be it. Our taxes are too high as is and we certainly do not need to add this stadium onto the tax burden Jim Edmands 2010-07-28 14:33:12

This is going to be a terrific site for the team and the fans

E TAYLOR 2010-07-28 14:36:35 Elena Suffoletta 2010-07-28 14:37:58

Steve Othen 2010-07-28 14:40:17 Jessica De Simone 2010-07-28 14:45:09

Len Falco 2010-07-2814:46:21

The east mountain stadium location provides all of the needs for a lasting legacy to the PAN AM Games. It has great hiway and local road access with planned public transit in the works. It has fabulous exposure for signage and creating a high profile facility for the whole Niagara and Southwestern Ontario Region. The parking availability becomes a non-issue for event goers. Finally, it provides the Tiger Cats with a HOME that they can be proud of as a showcase to the rest of CANADA when games are broadcast. The ability to host a GREY CUP event and festivities will further enhance our City. Indirectly it becomes a catalyst for further economic development of that area which will result in attracting new business and job creation opportunities. THIS IS A NOBRAINER!!!!! Ed Ippolito 2010-07-28 15:00:38

We need a stadium with real parking...not someone front lawn.

Tonya Robinson 2010-07-28 15:02:37 Frank Blais 2010-07-28 15:08:06

Johnnie 2010-07-28 15:16:29 Don Wood 2010-07-2815:29:01

If you want any of us coming from out of town (Welland in my case) you better have access and decent parking!

ron holland 2010-07-28 15:29:33 we need to get this done, the cats anywhere else is just not an option! Corrine Leegstra 2010-07-28 15:33:19

John fulford 2010-07-28 15:39:25

Love the East Mountain Idea. Thanks for voicing what many Ti-Cats fans are thinking. John Salavantis 2010-07-28 15:44:15

Kyle Robinson 2010-07-28 16:01:37 Jason Posavad 2010-07-28 16:04:36

Surely some better use exists for the West Harbour than a stadium. Put it where people can get to it, because people don't take the bus or ride there bike to games.

Mark Oldershaw 2010-07-28 16:04:39

This location makes more sense. Look at the long-term expected tenants (i.e. Tiger Cats) needs and build to facilitate them. Andrew Rice 2010-07-28 16:06:01

While it will be sad to see the Tiger Cats leave such a historic stadium, we need to all realize that the East Mountain location brings sustainability to our beloved team, and is an imperative leap forward into the 21st Century. Without the move, we could risk losing the team. This would be a crippling blow to Hamiltonians.

Paul Gifford 2010-07-28 16:07:39 Kim M. Krett 2010-07-2816:12:17

You have a once in a lifetime oppritunity to build a world class stadium....don't screw it up!

Stephanie Kay 2010-07-28 16:26:19 Ernie Caterini 2010-07-28 16:28:35

Jim Charters 2010-07-28 16:29:10 Joan Buma 2010-07-28 16:31:06

Richard Robinson 2010-07-28 16:43:08 Vic Gibbs 2010-07-28 16:44:41

Lori Ambo 2010-07-28 16:47:41 laura teskey 2010-07-28 16:50:37

East Mountain is the best most realistic place to have the stadium.

Chris Whitwell 2010-07-28 16:51:02

GO EAST MOUNTAIN! Jeff Sabin 2010-07-28 16:52:13

melinda 2010-07-2816:53:08 Arley Luke 2010-07-28 16:58:27

wm Stewart 2010-07-28 17:12:02

If the city of Hamilton will not build a new stadium at the best site; Confederation Park, the the east mountian location is the next best. Hank 2010-07-28 17:15:15

East Mountain!!!!!!!!

Todd Dredge 2010-07-28 17:18:59 Andrew Farrell 2010-07-28 17:22:22

M. Rechkemmer 2010-07-2817:23:32 go East Mountain! Daisy Kling 2010-07-28 17:35:48

Tecca Crosby 2010-07-28 17:39:10 Deborah Wilkinson 2010-07-28 17:46:34

Ryan Wilkinson 2010-07-28 17:48:42 Phil Kitchen 2010-07-28 17:51:23

East Mountain all the way - the best solution for a long term sustainable attraction for Hamilton and people outside of Hamilton. Recognizable access with parking is key to attracting people to the region. I Live in Brantford and I know a number of surrounding communities would get behind going to the East Mountian. Go Bob Young! - Go East Mountain!

Samuel Rosati 2010-07-28 17:57:40 James Allen 2010-07-28 18:01:02

I am not a big supporter of the Tigercats but it makes more sense to me to have the stadium on the East mountain. I have lived in this city for all my life( 63). I do not believe that this will restore the downtown core due to traffic issues,parking and many other issues. The politicans in this city always think small and believe that the downtown core must be restored at all costs. The city of Hamilton is now made up of 5 almalgamated municpalities so think big and quiet thinking like thr old City did. mark higson 2010-07-28 18:13:44 Greg Hill 2010-07-28 18:48:43

Any city would consider itself lucky to have an owner like Bob Young.

Lucas Scarfone 2010-07-28 18:48:52 Joe 2010-07-28 18:49:29

ernie steen 2010-07-28 18:51:43 a stadium in a old part of a somewhat rundown downtown does not seem to make sense. There is poor commuter access to that area and Hamilton needs a fresh start in a newer area. Pete Mitropoulos 2010-07-2818:51:44

What ever we do, the Tiger Cats are a huge part of Hamiltons past ,present and futre

Albert Madill 2010-07-28 18:58:54

Let's show support for Bob Young - it's about time we did! David Tosh 2010-07-28 19:12:49

S. Hamilton 2010-07-28 19:17:44 Stephanie Rapko 2010-07-28 19:17:57

Adam Kirilo 2010-07-2819:21:37 Don & Linda Pryde 2010-07-28 19:34:43

We have travelled the Red Hill expressway quite frequently and find it very quick in getting us to our destination at all times. We have friends that come from as far away as London to see the Ti-Cats play or the Hamilton Bulldogs and they would go no other way. We need a new stadium, the money is there; why argue over the issue as long as it built and takes into 21st. century.

Bill Park 2010-07-28 19:35:59 Scott Langstaff 2010-07-28 19:38:13

Being from GTAI hope Hamilton doesn't have a skydome fiasco like the City Toronto... Please Hamilton don't build your own " mistake by the lake "... East Mountain all the way!

j mcnaughton 2010-07-28 19:44:57 Mary Bell 2010-07-28 19:53:16

dick borzychowski 2010-07-28 20:11:22 Tony Di Noi 2010-07-28 20:22:24

Jamie De Santis 2010-07-28 20:30:11 yeah this is a blossoming location, but hopefully the city buses will not increase their prices be cause of adding a new route to the stadium, the prices have gone up so often, but yeah other then that why not eh! Cathy Hoshowsky 2010-07-28 20:46:59

As an avid Argo fan for over 25 years... and more importantly, a CFL fan, who, along with my husband Terry, have gone to Grey Cup week celebrations from coast to coast - add my name in support of the East Mountain stadium location. I truly believe the long time rivalry between Toronto and Hamilton is one that not only strengthens the CFL but also should be protected at all cost. Let it continue in a new stadium!

Charlene Bice 2010-07-28 20:53:46

We've been waiting for Bob to offer up the $$$ for stadium upgrades for 3 years - why hesitate now! I'm all for the East Mountain site - living 5 steps from Ivor Wynne now, I know how awesome it can be to be part of the game - GO EAST MOUNTAIN. TigerBice out Kevin Morrison 2010-07-28 20:56:10

Yes! I support the financially responsible Hamilton East Mountain stadium location.

Michael Berg 2010-07-28 20:58:33

I support the East Mountain for two main reasons: parking and traffic flow before and after Ticat games. There is no room for parking in the West Harbour. I was at the Canada Day Fireworks at Bayfront Park and it took us an hour and a half to get out of that area. There was too much traffic. I am a season ticket holder and will be disappointed if the stadium goes to the West Harbour. I will also be voting for whoever is running against the mayor and my city councillor in the next election, as I really feel this council is ineffective, especially with the stadium issue. Lisa Chorazy 2010-07-28 21:02:00

Veronica Berg 2010-07-28 21:06:49

I believe the East Mountain makes the best sense. It is easy to get to, and there is ample room for parking. If the West Harbour is the location, my vote in the next election will NOT be going to Eisenberger or my current city councillor. Nick 2010-07-28 21:17:24

East Hamilton or Bust

Matt 2010-07-28 21:17:57

It has to be East Hamilton Joe 2010-07-28 21:18:23

EAST HAMILTON ALL THE WAY

michael may 2010-07-28 21:20:06

The traffic ramifications alone will make west harbour a place to stay AWAY from. Iknow you say you have trains and buses but thats only 20% of patrons then you have the walkers, maybe 25 % that leaves 55% drivers Have you tried to get out of this place on a Canada Day....Please think before you choose. S. Moretuzzo 2010-07-28 21:23:01

Perfect location! Downtown would be a disaster! I believe more than a few of us travel down to Ivor Wynne at this time. The question is how many come from downtown to Ivor Wynne?? Not many

sarah hastings 2010-07-28 21:38:50 just makes more seance Sheri Selway 2010-07-28 21:47:28

A West Harbour stadium is a mistake. A BIG mistake for the City.

Carl Agostino 2010-07-28 21:49:30

Parking is a must, and there needs to be lots of it surrounding the new stadium .That,s what the next generation of fans are going to require and so do I. It,s not the only stepping stone that is required but it will get them closer to the park. Bob has my vote to make things right to get this team back to it,s glory. Break a leg!!!!!!!!!! B. Edwards 2010-07-28 21:53:20

If the stadium is built in the West Harbour, I most likely won't be attending any more Hamilton Tiger Cat home games. GO EAST MOUNTAIN!!!!!!!

coryjones 2010-07-28 21:59:04 Jack Townsend 2010-07-28 22:03:49

DALE IRVINE 2010-07-28 22:06:37 to the city of hamilton; firstly, let me introduce myself, we are originally from Ottawa, lived 10 years in the toronto area, then were transferred to detroit. since choildhood we have attended cfl games in Ottawa, montreal, toronto and yes, in hamilton. to see the level of interest in the cfl and the tigercat's grow over the last five years has been a source of pride to quite a number of expat Canadians, you have found a true leader, fan and visionary in bob young, he classifies his role as a caretaker, this is far to modest; he is the link to the future continuation of the tigercats. you are blessed that at this time, you have the opportunity to develop the path forward with a man who clearly sees the way. good luck to you all, make Canada proud. michael giannini 2010-07-28 22:06:58

kalevi kinnunen 2010-07-28 22:09:26

It's the best place. Easy to get to. Jamie Sheddeb 2010-07-28 22:28:32

My son and I are huge football fans. We will not attend anything downtown, but we will purchase season tickets for an East Mountain stadium. We live on Upper James.

Allix Devenish 2010-07-28 23:02:24 Earl McRoberts 2010-07-28 23:19:19

Paul Holubowsky 2010-07-28 23:24:06

East Hamilton Bob young knows best He plays with real money! Not taxpayer dollars. Gus George 2010-07-28 23:46:23

People need to be reminded that the west habour lands aren't in the downtown. Its a 10-15 min walk to the actual downtown area and existing commercial establishments. So everything needs to built up around the area the stadium. Also, everyone seems to forget that the west habour lands are in a low density residential area. The same low density residential area that complains about bayfront festivals and traffic. Hence why they don't do any bayfront festivals anymore especially ones that go into the evening. Its the same bayfront area that complained about Victoria or Canada day fireworks. And that's why they stopped doing them there. Heck, they complain about the Hess Village Jazz Fest which forced them to change the evening hours. While the west habour land will look nice on tv and have nice views of the water. It will only hold 10 Ticat events. As the residents around the area will be the first to complain about other nightly events. And because of that, commercial partners won't invest. Which is Bob Young's point. It will basically become what Ivor Wynne is now. A stadium in a low density residential neighbourhood for local sports during the day and ticat events. And when you compare us to other City's who have built a stadium downtown like Pittsburgh or Toronto. The stadium is actually built in the proper downtown area and its surrounded by existing commercial and high density residential like condos. So there is lots of people who live and work and enjoy going to nightly events at the stadium. I say build it at East Mountain so the area can actually become a mainly commercial area with many events happening at the stadium. As you don't have to worry about the residential complaining BS that you'll get by building it at West Habour.

Brendan 2010-07-28 23:50:09 the east mountain is just better, and easier, Stephanie dark 2010-07-28 23:55:40

nathan fleet 2010-07-29 00:11:43

I just don't see how a stadium downtown, specifically the West Harbour, is going to revitalize the core. We already have so many great things, and a sports arena downtown and yet all hopes seem to be pinned on this stadium location. I'd rather see the future fund go towards health care and to fight poverty, that is truly a future to invest in. Actual people. As for the stadium, it is time for the East Mountain to shine. Downtown has had it's turn. Many actually. I used to walk and bus the core for years and it just isn't culturally interesting, with the exception of James St. N. Only people walking through the core will change it. People that live there. The West Harbour should be for homes and a budding waterfront community. Glen Dickinson 2010-07-29 00:24:54

Lets all get our heads out of our asses East Mountain sounds like a fantastic site The East side is only getting bigger and bigger and the downtown well for as many yrs as i can remember keeps losing businesses If we want to show THE WORLD how we act keep doing nothing IF we want to SHOW THE WORLD what Hamilton is all about lets get rolling on this and not lose and lose big time as the WORLD WATCHES

Brian Meloche 2010-07-29 00:32:25 Janet Love 2010-07-29 00:42:18

I am a Toronto Argo Season Ticket holder, so supporting the Hamilton Tigercats is tough, however, we are both CFL teams and for that I support their wishes for the East Mountain stadium location.

Glenn Timlock, Ti-Cat Alumni 2010-07-29 02:16:37

To build the new stadium at the north west end of Hamilton would be an economical disaster. I have been a seasonal ticket holder for many years as well as being Tiger-Cat Alumni Vice-President. I believe with a view to the future, the stadium should be built in an area with room to expand at any future time. This has been proven in other cities. The East Mountain Stadium would have access to highways and airport. With the way Hamilton has grown in the past 20 years on the mountain, It would seem to be ridiculous to build it anywhere else. The City of Hamilton below the mountain is crowded as it is, and if the future is looking toward PanAm Games, etc., it is going to require a stadium and location big enough to make the city proud. Ryan O'Dowd 2010-07-29 03:27:17

This sounds like a good site. The arbitrator took his time to make a decision and in my opinion, one that would be right for the city, the PanAm Games and the Tiger-Cats. That Mr. Bob Young has thrown his support behind this location, even though it wasn't his first choice, is testament to how much the team wants this resolved. I only hope the mayor & all of city council can do the same thing and forget about anyone's political agendas. There is a whole lot more at stake here. Whether Mayor Fred wants to admit it or not, the Tiger-Cats are very much the city's identity and this location is best to ensure they remain in Hamilton for the next few decades/hundred years. Mark Strang 2010-07-29 05:22:14

The East Mountain is the logical spot for the new stadium! C. Goodwin 2010-07-29 05:56:19

Bill Law 2010-07-29 07:01:11

I am a long time CFL fan now living in the UK. Hamilton deserves a great facility. This one works. Let it be! Wayne Mclsaac 2010-07-29 07:08:33

Alice Meloche 2010-07-29 08:04:20 shawn van raay 2010-07-29 08:06:13

Tracy Volchoff 2010-07-29 08:15:41 Claire Edmonds 2010-07-29 08:40:47

donna 2010-07-29 09:06:18

I will never go to another game if it is west harour, makes no sense at all, east mountain we could have concerts there and the revenue would be huge, Mayor fred your a space cadet....this will cost you your job....east mountain all the way. Paula Deighton 2010-07-29 09:07:03

Chris Collura 2010-07-29 09:08:18 Jim Craig 2010-07-29 09:13:23

Get with it guys, do you really want to lose the whole thing to Toronto?

Chad Baltzer 2010-07-29 09:19:48

I drive an hour and a half from out of town for every home game. Fighting Toronto traffic and Ford Drive traffic is bad enough I do not want to fight traffic in Hamilton downtown as well. The highway accessibility is key. It will help to bring more people to games, more room to tailgate and with the city having free busses for those going to the game it is accessible to everyone. Lets get it done do not waste this opportunity. Julia Kay 2010-07-29 09:27:32

Go East Mountain!

Dan Pascoe 2010-07-29 09:40:46 Hillary Graham 2010-07-29 09:54:26

Ken Smith 2010-07-29 09:54:51 Erin Radigan 2010-07-29 10:01:33

Nicole Desrochers 2010-07-29 10:28:53

I think that having the stadium on Hamilton East Mountain is a wonderful idea. More space for parking and accessibility for everyone. Irene Boonstra 2010-07-29 10:44:01

-I think the harbour location should be used for mixed uses, housing, shopping and other pedestrian friendly activities that will repopulate the area. A stadium that is empty most of the time will not help the neighbourhood. Look at Detroit. The neighbourhood around Ford Field in downtown is sketchy at best.

wesley bradshaw 2010-07-29 10:46:28 Robyn Smith 2010-07-29 10:48:13

Kimberly Saunders 2010-07-29 11:00:05 John and Maureen Chambers 2010-07-29 11:03:57

Ti-Cats need a stadium BUT simple concept no Ti-Cats what the heck they going to do with a stadium Thanks Bob

George Bijelic 2010-07-29 11:04:34

I've staunchly supported the East Mountain site ever since it was named as an alternative to the West Harbour. Don't get me wrong, the west harbour requires remidiation and hopefully we will get that but a stadium will not provide the North end of the city with what they need. Despite the claims supporters of the West Harbour make, vehicle traffic will be a disaster in the area. There simply isn't the infrastructure to make the stadium project work there. And unfortunately, most patrons of the stadium will drive there, not take public transit. The east mountain site provides many things the west harbour simply can't. Easy highway access, an HSR route (Route 43 - Stonechurch) that travels directly in front of the site, ample land to provide parking and a power centre directly across the street with soon to be 3 major restaurants (Kelseys, Milestones, and Montanas), a Tim Hortons and an ice cream shop. We don't have to hope that restaurants open in the area, they're already there. As not only a fan of football but also of Hamilton, I hope we don't mess this up. Of the two alternatives that are presented, the east mountain is the site of choice. lori trapasso 2010-07-29 11:05:35

Glenn Murphy 2010-07-29 11:05:51 Michael Borsc 2010-07-29 11:08:35

Do it East Monutain.

Stephanie Johnson 2010-07-29 11:15:57

Ti-cats to Hamilton EAST! C. Mostacci 2010-07-29 11:18:11

East Mountain- Much easier to drive to and park at. Easy in and easy out access on the Red Hill and Line. The City can talk about improving infrastructure and public transportation. But the fact is most people here in North America would prefer to drive there car places, and who knows if the expensive infrastructure upgrades will actually take place in West Harbour. Not to mention who also knows if West Harbour will have an additional environmental clean-up cost. Finally Bob Young has to make money for this team to survive longterm. If his research shows he can't make money at West Harbour, then why build the stadium there? Robert Finch 2010-07-29 11:18:20

As a longtime Tiger-Cat season ticket holder - and a proud supporter of our city's downtown -1 still prefer the East Mountain location for Hamilton's Pan-Am stadium. I am not convinced a stadium near the west harbour is going to do anything to spur urban renewal in the area. That was tried 25 years ago with Copps Colisseum, and it clearly hasn't panned out. Let's build the stadium in a viable area and use our collective imagination to develop the west harbour into something else. It's not a win-lose scenario. We can all win if we make the right decision. Aaron 2010-07-29 11:26:03

I WILL MOVE FROM THIS CITY IF THE STADIUM IS NOT ON THE EAST MOUNTAIN!!!!

Russ Lucking 2010-07-29 11:33:05

The east mountian site makes the most sense. The downtown site has very little accsess and no parking. Most of the streets in the area are small and getting in and out will be a nightmare. With that said The East mountian site will have parking and easy accsess. Grant Heaslip 2010-07-29 11:33:22

As a season ticket holder that drives in from Whitby for each game, my only option is to drive to each game. For me the East Mountain is the only viable site.

Myrah Flatt 2010-07-29 11:37:30

Mountain location is easier for out of towners to get to. Laura Flatt 2010-07-29 11:41:02

It is hard to get to Ivor Wynne let alone to this West Harbour idea. We come from 45 mins away and have to walk to the stadium. The West Harbour would possibly put our invested time into games over the edge, if we have to come any earlier than we do and walk further. Highway access and more parking is what an affluent client desires.

Chris Henderson 2010-07-29 11:46:05 good idea here Kathi 2010-07-29 11:49:01

katie young 2010-07-29 11:49:26 S. Wynne 2010-07-29 11:49:49

Donna Harrison 2010-07-29 11:51:41 Robert Carducci 2010-07-29 11:57:29

Great Access from East, West, North, and South. Let's make it easy for people to get there and get out of there. Go East Mountain!

Simon Ouellet 2010-07-29 12:02:40 Steve 2010-07-29 12:04:43

East Mountain, the only way to go!

Dino Restauri 2010-07-29 12:06:20 Vanessa McRobert 2010-07-29 12:07:41

Patricia Carducci 2010-07-29 12:10:39 Greg Brown 2010-07-29 12:25:16

I would think that we all want what is best for Hamilton. And though Ivor Wynne Stadium is like an old friend for many people, we need to replace it. I think the East Mountain would make an excellent choice. Especially if there is a strong public transit component (such as shuttle buses from strategic points such as downtown Hamilton, GO stations, shopping malls and so on). I live fairly close to the West Harbour site, and I don't think putting a stadium there makes sense. But having said that, WH would be an ideal site for other development that can be tied into downtown renewal - just not a stadium. Let's all work together and get something done here. And do what is best for Hamilton. To me, that's putting a new stadium at the East Mountain site. Feel free to share this message with anyone you wish :-) Greg Brown E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.gregcbrown.com Geoff Allan 2010-07-29 12:36:03 Janet Gorman 2010-07-29 12:44:45

Paul Baylis 2010-07-2912:46:19 Susan N. Pearl 2010-07-2912:51:12

John Grguric 2010-07-29 12:53:01 Darryl Powell 2010-07-29 12:57:06

Bill Condon 2010-07-2912:57:14

I support the East Mountain location, while both proposed sights have their merit, I think in the end we have to look at the long term viability of The Tiger-Cats. I don't want another white elephant like Copps Robbie Speers 2010-07-29 13:00:29

Joe amaral 2010-07-29 13:18:49 Diana Gourley 2010-07-29 13:28:30

Rob DeMerchant 2010-07-29 13:29:00 Nadia Gigliotti 2010-07-29 13:29:24

Greg Grison 2010-07-29 13:31:14 Shawn H 2010-07-29 13:42:25

Celine Seguin 2010-07-29 13:43:21

GO EAST MOUNTAIN! Giulio Rubini 2010-07-29 13:47:15

Kathryn Davies 2010-07-29 13:48:43 dave starrett 2010-07-29 13:49:56 being a business operator in Hamilton for the past 25 years, I found that the mountain is the place to be. Accessability is a prime reason I relocated from downtown to the mountain and it makes the most sense for a stadium as well.

Brad Switzer 2010-07-29 14:01:04 Joe Weiler 2010-07-29 14:03:13

The east mountain is just as much a part of Hamilton as the west harbour.

Robin McCabe 2010-07-29 14:05:15 Luther Holton 2010-07-29 14:09:55

Big stadiums take up a lot of space that ends up being empty most of the time. The East Mountain is a better location for that. Financial viability is extremely important Our investment in the stadium needs to make sense.

STEVE AND SABINA REBELLATO 2010-07-29 14:13:29 Jarrett Harris CFL Fans Fight Cancer 2010-07-29 14:16:58

My name is Jarrett Harris, Ticat season ticket holder, Box J Boy, and founder of CFL Fans Fight Cancer. I'm writing on behalf of CFL Fans Fight Cancer, a group that began in the parking lot of Ivor Wynne Stadium as the result of frustrated fans rising up to help family and community members who are presently fighting for their lives against this disease or to honour the memory of those who have lost their battle. CFLFFC's mandate is simple: raise money and awareness to fight cancer in our community. We hold various fundraising events, including our Climb for Cancer Tailgate BBQ, our Labour Day Tailgate fundraisers in Lot J, and other events. From our efforts, we've been able to help the Juravinski Cancer Centre and the Wellwood Cancer Support Centre in Hamilton. NONE of this would be possible without the blessing and support of the Hamilton Tiger Cats, which are an integral part of this community, helping countless community organizations and hospitals. Without a stadium the Cats will not be in Hamilton, and as a result we and other organizations would not benefit from their help, support, and venue to fundraise. I implore the council to decide on a stadium location that will best benefit the community: a venue that can hold multiple events (not just football games), that does not disturb surrounding residents, that has easy access to major thoroughfares and ample parking, and, most importantly, that enables community organizations to connect with people who can benefit from their services, to fundraise, and to host information booths to spread the word on their causes. By selecting such a location, you will keep the Tiger Cats in Hamilton, an organization that is a Canadian institution and has proudly represented this community for over 141 years. A stadium will enable the Ticats to help Hamilton grow, bring pride to Hamiltonians and give community groups a voice. Sincerely, Jar *

Brad Perco 2010-07-29 14:18:56

My family has been season ticket holders for at least 20 years. We think that the East Mountain site or Centennial Parkway is a much more appropriate location for a stadium than the West Harbour. The East Mountain has proper road access to the location, has enough room for proper parking and enough room for businesses to grow around the stadium and is not located close to residential areas that the stadium will bother. The West Harbour is similar to Ivor Wynne, poor car access (the majority of people attending the games do not and will not take public transit), too close to residential houses where you can't use the stadium for other events like concerts due to noise, traffic, etc. that upset the neighbours, there is not enough room around the stadium for proper parking (nobody likes to park on someones front lawn!). As we have seen with the Ivor Wynne area, a stadium will not spur economic growth in the area. What businesses have actually opened around Ivor Wynne and been successful or what has opened around Copps Coliseum and been successful because those stadiums are there; I don't see anything. The same is the case for other stadiums I've visited Cleveland, Buffalo & Toronto. There is no economic growth around those stadiums because of the stadium. In Toronto they are only building condos around the stadium because of limited land and actually the stadium is probably getting in the way! If the stadium is built in the West Harbour it will be a white elephant for the City of Hamilton for the next 70 years! What landlord does not work with it's largest tenant before starting a new building? Almost everyone from the city I have heard that supports the West Harbour actually lives downtown and they support it because they can walk there, do they actually even go to the Ticats games now? Will a significant number of people who live downtown actually pay to attend events at the stadium probably very few. When you have a City like Hamilton whose population is so spread out like it is you must put public buildings where the whole population can easily access it and not just a few. Isn't it the entire population's taxes that are paying for this stadium and not just those who live downtown? As one significant taxpayer in the City I vote to spend my money where the Ticats and their very smart businessman owner Bob Young determine it will work the best, the East Mountain! Allan Ritchie 2010-07-29 14:34:15

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Duke 2010-07-29 14:46:17

Ive tooken the time to look at the facts of both arguments and I just find it hard to disagree with a man whose done nothing but good for our city. He single handly saved it from bankruptcy, bought us a nice new score board, committed to bringed pro soccer here and has done his research. I ask all Hamiltononians has our city councillors on more then one occasion made the wrong decison? I like the West Harbour front location but it needs alot of work especially parking and accesibility which the city will not invest in, so thats why I support the East harbour front. I believe Confederation would of made the best location and alot of people I've talked to agree but it was shot down by our city cause it wouldn't provide enough economic development. Please it would of made our beaches alot nicer and lets face it 10 days of patrons coming down to see a game wont be enough to help stimulate our downtown. We need to build houses/condos around our city not a stadium. I'll put my money on Mr. Young over the city any day and I hope more Hamiltonians do there research on two sites and see the negatives from the West harbour front out way the positives. Andrea Carriere 2010-07-29 14:46:38

I think this is by far the best location for the new stadium.

john redding 2010-07-29 14:57:57 its the only logical site, easy acess why people support the harbour toxic dump site who knows. Jason E Sheffield 2010-07-29 15:01:36

Steve Au 2010-07-29 15:17:55 Christine Gervais 2010-07-29 15:19:56

Simon Barrick 2010-07-29 15:20:13 Anne Stokes 2010-07-29 15:29:32

James Shears 2010-07-29 15:30:55 Joseph sanseverino 2010-07-29 15:36:00 urban sprawl

jason murphy 2010-07-29 15:43:02 Victoria Indelicato 2010-07-29 15:47:51

BMX 2010-07-29 15:58:29

Build us our park and stadium in East Mountain! jane 2010-07-29 16:03:11

Archie Wilson 2010-07-2916:11:34

After todays announcement with projects for both the west harbour and the east mountain, I totally agree with the vision and development projects proposed by Bob Young and the Tiger-Cats Linda Clark 2010-07-29 16:14:16

paul somerville 2010-07-29 16:15:17 Richard Kay 2010-07-29 16:26:47

....as a Ti-Cat supporter all my life (I am 62 yrs old)... lived in the east end of Hamilton love Ivor Wynne for all it's special memories and great football games have been living in Welland On. for approx 30 yrs....bring many people from this area to Ti-Cat games for their first time, and of course they love the atmosphere...ok enough nostalgia. I come into Hamilton several times a month on business, on 1 or 2 of those trips in, I visit my sister who lives blocks from the proposed waterfront site.... I cannot imagine the traffic congestion if a stadium were to locate there. There is no way....once you come to the end of Burlinton St. at James...the road now is a bottle neck, and there is no vacant land to expand the roads or any room for transit...no room for parking. Would I have to travel the QEW, over the SKYWAY BRIDGE, and hope to come in from the west end....there is no way to the site from York Bvd....again they are all very small streets ...some of the houses are almost on the road now.... Anyway, for the fans comming in from NIAGARA....east mountain site provides easy access to and from the area...QEW..Red Hill Exp...very convienient Also I remember some years ago..rock concerts were tried at Ivor Wynne....homeowners had many more legitimate complaints .noise, garbage, etc the same would happen at the West Harbour Site....heck they have huge problems down at Hess Village now crowds, partiers, etc....what would they do with 25,000 more people in there

sheila derbyshire 2010-07-29 16:26:51 the stadium should be built up on the mountain not down below, it is so dirty and the area and people are just low lifes. down town hamilton area is a joke. Micah van Dijk 2010-07-29 16:29:51

Becky 2010-07-29 16:32:42 Chelsey T 2010-07-29 16:48:48

Jeremy Snihur 2010-07-29 16:52:26 Rob DeLuca 2010-07-29 17:00:33

Jordan Ariss 2010-07-29 17:16:57 Joey Nalevka 2010-07-29 17:25:29

David Gilkes 2010-07-29 17:26:57

This location has been mentioned over many years as a location for a sports venue. Its time has finally come -1 look forward to seeing the Cats play here. judy wood 2010-07-29 17:27:48 best of both words with the amphitheatre and stadium

sara 2010-07-2917:28:58 east mountain Richard Walton 2010-07-29 17:48:01

This choice of site allows out of towners like myself to enjoy a football game and get out of town in a reasonable amount of time. I have mobility problems and the increase in close proximity parking is a bonus. Add in some venue driven shopping or dining and Hamilton, the Tiger Cats, and fans like myself enjoy a win win situation.

Sherri Hodge 2010-07-29 18:08:44

The mountain is the perfect spot. Forget the harbour. That is a horrible place for it. Jim Cannon 2010-07-29 18:30:32

Terrell 2010-07-29 18:31:03

East Mountain!!!!!!!!! CAROLYN SHEARS 2010-07-29 18:35:38

George Helder 2010-07-29 18:55:22

I have been swinging back and forth on this up till now. With the latest developments I now support the east mountain for the new stadium and the velodrome/theatre on the harbour, I'm actually glad the PanAm folks have decided to trade the track and field venue for soccer. Having a running track around the field is not conducive to a great fan experience at any field game. Joe trapasso 2010-07-29 19:24:22

Crystal Fidler 2010-07-29 19:43:17 Ron Pearson 2010-07-29 20:14:51

This would be a fantastic location as it is easily accessable to the entire golden horsehoe and southwest Ontario residents!

Stephanie volpe 2010-07-29 20:18:16 i love the new purposl!!!! Nick Zervos 2010-07-29 20:25:02

BEST IDEA THIS CITY HAS HAD IN YEARS!

Sam Berube 2010-07-29 20:33:43

There will be more support from the fans if we put on the stadium east mountain it is a business as well as a franchise more fans means more money for Mr. Bob Young and more publicity for the hamilton tiger cats. - Sam, 13 Fred Silvestri 2010-07-29 20:43:23

Chris (a former Hamiltonian, now living in Kitchener) 2010-07-29 21:02:31

My response to a friends comments regarding losing the stadium... Hamilton hasn't lost the stadium... yet. I don't think it is the short-sightedness of the Ti-Cats, it is the stupidity of city council. Just how were they going to build the West Harbour Stadium without the Ti-Cats financial support? Burden the Hamilton Taxpayer further? Now, if city council rejects the Ti-Cats offer to invest in the Velodrome and a new Amphitheatre to secure the East Mountain Stadium, Hamilton can say good-bye to the Pan Am Games, and any other games thereafter. Wake up counselors! As an election looms, your political future depends on it! chelsey 2010-07-29 21:19:06

WOOOOO!!!!!! GO EAST MOUNTAIN!!!!! WEST HARBOUR SUCKS!

SHAY 2010-07-29 21:20:21

mountain kicks ass! jairrid 2010-07-29 21:21:29

East hamilton is def better than cleaning up the dumpy old west harbour.

valerie 2010-07-29 21:22:12

YEAH FOR EAST MOUNTAIN TERRY 2010-07-29 21:22:49

Ti-cats on the east mountain!

Rob & Donna Turner 2010-07-29 21:33:53 Jennifer bishop 2010-07-29 21:37:48

Alex Leslie 2010-07-29 21:42:03 Dianna Deline 2010-07-29 22:11:36

I recently had the opportunity tob down town for a large function at cops and the parking was terrible. The east mountain location would have ample parking, great highway access and possible room for more expansion. I fail to see what the issue is whenit has all the criteria for a good financial outcome.

Joe Dubaich 2010-07-29 22:54:51

I completely agree with the choice of East Mountain (actually original preference was Confederation Park site, but this site a close second. An absolute no-brainer (logistics, access, parking, further expansion & entertainment development, also the incentives Mr Young is offering the West Harbour site. Again Hamilton city council is bent on snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. An absolute disgrace this is still being debated, and causing Hamilton to be a potential laughing stock if they lose the stadium from the Pan-Am commitee, further eroding it's reputation. Please City Council do what is right & logical for Hamilton's future, & get on with developing/building the stadium complex on the East Mountain. Michael Wood 2010-07-29 23:28:29

The east mountain is very excecable and it is alot better the a hazard chemical wast dump.

J. Parker 2010-07-29 23:40:21 AJ 2010-07-29 23:54:10

It has to be east mountain now!!!!

Jason Hunt 2010-07-30 00:44:19 Brad Thomas 2010-07-30 05:45:29

For my ticats to stay in Hamilton,you have my full support. But deep deep down I prefer a complete makeover of Ivor Wynne Stadium. Pan Am games last just a short time. Ticats Football lasts forever. If the Ticats leave Hamilton you will never see me again!

Al Harju 2010-07-30 05:47:28

Not to run down the downtown site, but I lived in Cayuga for some 40 years. Worked construction and the last thing I want to do is drive home, clean up and drive back downtown. By the end of the day, the last thing I want to do is fight city traffic, look for a parking spot. The older I get, the less i feel like driving back downtown. This is a form of relaxation. More and more, city driving is not relaxing. Put the thing on the mountain, and I might start coming back to some games. nick javor 2010-07-30 06:06:17

Kent Risko 2010-07-30 06:24:02

As a resident of Niagara I believe this site will give easier access for people of our area and hence more support for whatever events go on in the stadium. Phil Slack 2010-07-30 07:09:55

There are two legacy outcomes, one of which this council will be remembered for. 1. A successful Pan AM Games, showcasing Hamilton internationally and finally providing some impetus for growth in this city and residential trax relief, or 2. The council known for the loss of a Pan Am stadium and the demise of the Hamilton Ticats. Imagine how that will improve our city's tattered image.

Mike Laba 2010-07-30 07:13:55

Ask yourself if Stadium helping area it's in now? I will not bring my family down to North End sorry and I drive to games now and park. I think North End needs help but with other things not a Stadium. Business people know who to make money and an independent stadium is better than one that is supported by tax payers. Who else is stepping to the plate?!? Bob a great guy and we should listen to him and thank him, well, except when it comes to football let OBI make the decisions and surround yourself with winners...Go Ticats...Love debate for City plus might force them to work on Redhill and make it even better... Angie Small 2010-07-30 07:18:48

michele regan 2010-07-30 07:33:56

Would like to see the new stadium built on the hamilton east mountain if anywhere. I wish the old stadium Ivor Whynn would just be fixed up but we the people do not have a say in that so the mt. it is leave the waterfront for the people to visit and admire without a big brick building there! Rob Mitchell 2010-07-30 07:35:28

Paul Clark 2010-07-30 07:57:51 Kristin Twelves 2010-07-30 07:58:41

John McDougall 2010-07-30 08:02:20

As a logistical solution for fans who are either driving to events, or using public transit, the East Mountain site has everything we need to stage events. It also has the access that will attract fans from outside the city. John McDougall Loriann Greening 2010-07-30 08:03:44

We definetely need a stadium on the East mountain. I believe more people will go since there isn't as many parking restrictions and there is so much more room on the East Mountain. West Harbour looks dirty and gross and a lot of people don't want to go down there.

Nicole Patterson 2010-07-30 08:35:41

If you put the site there, more people will attend the Ti• Cat games, I personally don't go down town to go to the games any more cause it's in a dumpy neighbour hood....it will be Way nicer on the mountain!!!! Chris Davidson 2010-07-30 08:40:52

Kevin Johnson 2010-07-30 08:59:33 Doug Wigle 2010-07-30 09:17:11

L Funger 2010-07-30 09:36:41 Scott French 2010-07-30 09:36:45

In response to CH 5:30 Live: Donna & Mark, Just saw your discussion about the location of new stadium and I am (surprisingly] in total agreement with Mark! The East Mountain location is the BEST location for the new stadium! Here's a few points people need to think about: ENTRY & EXIT Donna how could you possibly argue with a straight face that their are only 2 ways in and out of the East Mountain location!! 1. The Line West to the 403 that leads East to Burlington and Brantford. 2. The Red Hill North to the QEW Niagara and Toronto. 3. Stonechurch Road going West to all Line exiting Roads and to Ancaster. 4. Stonechurch Road/Paramount Road going East to Mud Street that you can take East or West to the Line, Red Hill and Centennial North or South. 5. Pritchard Road going North takes you to Highland Road to Centennial North or South, and Rymal Road heading East or West. 6. Upper Mount Albion Road going North takes you to Highland Road to Centennial North or South, and Rymal Road heading East or West. So that's 14 Roads with 23 lanes in and out of the East Mountain Location! This does not include Dartnall, Upper Ottawa, Upper Gage, Upper Sherman, Upper Wentworth, Upper Wellington, Upper James, Mohawk Road, Highway 56 North and Highway 20 East. This leads to my next point... MARKETS How many people come to Tiger-Cat games from Ancaster, Burlington, Brantford, Binbrook, Caledonia, Dundas, Hagersville, Grimsby, Beamsville, St Catherines or Niagara? A stadium, for the Pan-Am Games and the Tiger-Cats, on the East Mountain busts ALL of these markets WIDE OPEN!! Case in point, to get to Ivor Wynne from Beamsville is a 34.8km, 29 minute drive and thats without stopping for the traffic lights. To get from Beamsville to the East Mountain location is 35.5km, 26 minutes but with 2 traffic lights. I know, even now, sitting in traffic trying to get through the downtown core is frustrating. I can only imagine the gridlock that will occur the the West Harbour location. COST I keep hearing people complain about the tax payers money this and the City's money that! How much will it cost to put the stadium in the West Harbour? $60 million? $100million? Who knows! But, in my opinion, it probably costs alot more to tear down dozens of buildings, re-zone, clean-up any environmental problems (we're talking about maufacturing plants, toxic materials in the West end??), re-route all nessessary utilities and build the stadium than it does to plow a field, run all new utilities and build the stadium. Also, Mr Young has said he is willing to put his money into the East Mountain location! If someone is willing to give you money for something how stupid do you have to be not to take it? Sure it's not the location you want but FREE MONEY should maybe make you (the City) change your mind!!! I'm sure I could go on with many more points, but these are the main three I feel are the most important. Scott French Jordan Thin 2010-07-30 09:38:52 doreen Wallace 2010-07-30 09:49:12

I totally support the team's preference of stadium site. They are going to be the tenants after all and have a right to choose the most viable site for the success of their business.

Chad 2010-07-30 09:53:25

East Mountain all the way Josh 2010-07-30 09:53:51

It must be East Mountain!!!!

Christina Moscardini 2010-07-30 10:01:15 Brian Magdish 2010-07-30 10:03:59

Greg Minion 2010-07-30 10:08:32

Replace the incompetent boobs on City Council. Harold Ballard was right 25 years ago when he said they should fire the whole bunch of them. tony vandendool 2010-07-30 10:08:32

JOSEPH SPERANZINI 2010-07-30 10:09:32 Steve Millar 2010-07-30 10:40:27

As a life-long Ticat supporter, I am in favour of developing the East Mountain Site as clearly the best alternative for a large stadium.

Carol 2010-07-30 11:17:17 Gregory Barkley 2010-07-3011:17:58

daniellonge 2010-07-30 12:04:24 Steve Thorkildsen 2010-07-30 12:12:11

As a long time Ticat fan and a lifetime Hamilton resident, the east mountain is the only viable option in terms of transportation flow and parking facilities. The west harbour site would be an excercise in frustration in terms of getting in and out of the stadium in a timely fashion. Thanks Bob Young for your support of this initiative. You have come through again... I only hope the rest of the city can appreciate your generosity and efforts.

Brent Whetstone 2010-07-30 12:33:20 Cassandra 2010-07-30 12:45:25

eric vano 2010-07-30 12:59:55 carol irwin 2010-07-30 13:22:47

Jean Jeffrey 2010-07-30 13:37:16

As a season ticket holder, if the stadium goes to the West Harbour, I will NOT be renewing. I have been to the West Harbour for fireworks, festivals, etc. The parking is a nightmare and access is to the area is not user friendly. On the East mountain site, there is currently public transit, and several ways to get there by car. I most definitely support this site. Graeme Le Mare 2010-07-30 14:27:39

My support is based upon the latest Ti-Cat proposal

dianne avery 2010-07-30 14:46:05

I have lived in this city most of my life and watched many mayors and their counsels but I can count on the fingers of one hand the number who had real vision for this city. We need leaders who can show the citizens where we can really go and get the job done. One of the sales lines in real estate is telling people how close they are to Toronto for entertainment and night life. When are we going to step away from that thinking and provide our own???? marie smitheman 2010-07-3015:18:18

The east mountain is the only site for the new stadium, lots of roads leading in and out of that area. Why was confederation park taken out of the mix? That would also be an awesome location for the new stadium. Got my fingers crossed!!!

William Walton 2010-07-3015:29:26 Susan Jasper 2010-07-30 15:55:20

When will this city start actually listening to the business community? Bob's arguments for East Mountain are very clear and should be enough to end all discussion.

Matthew Ranalli 2010-07-30 16:22:03 sharon collura 2010-07-30 16:31:18

TED DELUCA 2010-07-30 17:04:18 Dan Giusti 2010-07-30 17:07:25

At the end of the day we need a new stadium, and a venue where artists / performers will take to stage with a sufficient crowd!

ticat fan 2010-07-30 17:15:34 the city of hamilton Councillors are a bunch of CLOWNS they are acting like KIDS grow UP Mike Guralski 2010-07-3017:39:10

John Jusdanis 2010-07-30 17:45:47 mish 2010-07-30 18:46:09

Andy and Pat Cranbury 2010-07-30 19:38:35 Dave Sutton 2010-07-30 19:47:00

Susan Bassett 2010-07-30 19:47:41 donnie Coy 2010-07-30 19:48:56

This makes so much more sense, especialy to-day after track and field been taken away!!! KEEP THE Cat,s Happy or get voted out.my theory..Donnie

Brian brooker 2010-07-30 20:02:14

I support the eadt mountain location colwyn beynon 2010-07-30 20:13:18

THE MOUNTAIN REPRESENTS THE NEW CITY OF HAMILTON. ITS SOUTHERN BORDER BY 2050 WILL BE THE GRAND RIVER. THE HAMILTON VALLEY ONE DAY WILL BE SCRAPED AWAY IN FAVOUR OF CANALS, CASINOS, RESORTS AND PLAYGROUNDS. THE SLUMS WILL VANISH STARTING 2020. PEOPLE WILL LIVE ON THE MOUNTAIN AND PLAY IN THE VALLEY, ONCE THE RABBLE IS REMOVED. PUTTING THE NEW STADIUM ON THE EAST MOUNTAIN WILL DRAW INSTANT GROWTH TO THE WHOLE AREA. ITS EXISTING HIGHWAY LINKAGES INCLUDING HWYS .20, 56, 53, 6, CENTENNIAL, STONECHURCH, GREEN MOUNTAIN, LINC, GAGE, OTTAWA, NEBO AND AIRPORT, MAKE IT AN EXCELLENT ACCESS CHOICE. BARTON'S SMARTIN' BUT THE LINC'S IN THE PINK. GO EAST YOUNG MAN, GO EAST. THE NEW FOOTBALL MECCA. Shad 2010-07-30 20:20:04 Harvey C McKay 2010-07-30 20:43:03

A truly fantastic plan. I have been a Ti-Cat fan for some 50 years, and I live in Mississauga. I am still very active and plan on cheering the Cats on for years to come and especially look toward a new stadium.

Ian Cooper 2010-07-30 21:01:10

Not only does it make sense to locate a stadium closer to the Niagara Peninsula and its population that is currently unserviced by a professional stadium, unlike Toronto on the other side which has access to several, it makes sense to place the stadium where its prime permanent tenant wants it. Elected representatives, please acknowledge that this site makes the most sense for many reasons and do the right thing. J.R 2010-07-30 21:18:38

EAST GO MOUNTAIN!

LP 2010-07-30 21:27:07

I support both locations to be honest. As long as its in Hamilton I'm fine. I originally was 100 percent for the West Harbor site but I've grasped a different opinion in the last 48 hrs with the "West Harbor Park" proposal and the NASL bid. Bob Young and the Ti-Cats have put alot on the table for us Hamiltonians. I think now is the time to get this saga over with and approve it. Every thing that Bob Young and the Ti-Cats have put out there will help out Hamilton's economy. The West Harbor Park and Amphitheater will generate tourists and the NASL team will too. A stadium on the East Mountain will also obtain naming rights which will get you lots of cash. I think its a win win situation for everyone. Take it Hamilton! Steve Kalampalikis 2010-07-30 21:34:52

David Alexander 2010-07-30 21:44:58

As a life long Ti-Cats fan, I support the building of the stadium in the east end location. As an out of town resident, I welcome the opportunity to drive to the stadium using major arteries (Red Hill Valley Parkway/The Line) as opposed to the congestion of downtown traffic. Also, parking near the stadium is very important to me. I will attend many more games if the stadium is built here than I would if it was located in the west end. Harry mans 2010-07-30 21:46:49

Glenn Wagner 2010-07-30 21:54:19 Robert Smith 2010-07-30 22:10:16

John Kerr 2010-07-30 22:17:51

While the west harbout site has benefits to the city, especially the allocating of government monies, Hamilton needs a venue that is good for football in this city which in turn will have a positive effect for everybody. les Badzioch 2010-07-30 22:34:37

Paul Keul 2010-07-30 22:36:57 janet 2010-07-30 22:40:27

Support the tiger cats all the way. Is the city stupid to loose them and this part of the city's history? We live in Cambridge and want easy access to our cats games...

peter wood 2010-07-30 22:52:44

East mountain is the best option for stadium. Pairing it with a soccer team is a great way to utilize this facility. rick 2010-07-30 23:08:49

Don Provan 2010-07-30 23:11:53

The east mountain is the perfect place!!! JeffWorrall 2010-07-30 23:20:05

Go east mountain site way better choice

Kelly Laird 2010-07-30 23:22:05

I trust in Bob Youngs business sense. Roman Bochnak 2010-07-3100:46:03

I grew up in the Ivor Wynne Stadium neighbourhood, and I love to come and watch the Ti-Cats play. There is always so much energy and enthusiasm generated on game day. However, I have also come to know first-hand of how much congested the area becomes when parking cannot be found — the residential area around the stadium becomes swamped, and kids are out standing in front of their homes with parking signs in hand, parking cars in the driveway for $10 a piece. Although a great place to watch a football game, Ivor Wynne has outgrown it's usefullness for professional football, and it does not live up to current CFL standards. There is also no viability in the idea of spending more taxpayer dollars to continue to renovate it every few years. Let's not make the same mistake twice, by building another stadium in a congested area with limited highway access. The East Mountain site appears to be the site of the future and most favoured by people like Bob Young, who really knows the business of running a professional football club. The City of Hamilton continues to grow —- - let's diversify and build our future in all parts of the city, not just concentrate our efforts on the city core. The west is home to our beloved Copps Colliseum, and still a possible future NHL franchise. Could you imagine the traffic chaos downtown if a professional hockey and football game were to be played on the same night ? The city has made a step in the right direction by acquiring the west harbour lands, and having them available for the proper development in the near future, but not for a new undersized stadium which would not be suitable to host a Grey Cup game and the entourage that comes with it. The east mountain site has plenty of room to accomodate the necessary size requirement requested by the CFL, along with room for parking and great highway access to both the QEW and 403. The completed LINC and Red Hill Valley Expressways, and the new Highway 6 direct to the airport, are all major pluses which tie in to this great location. Let's think outside of the box — not just at what Hamilton wants, but on how we can bring more people into the city from all parts of the Golden Horseshoe, quickly and efficiently. This will keep them coming back again and again. Just like the CFL commissioner states in his letter to the city, let us grab hold of this opportunity presented before us, and work in unison with our great football club to build the best and newest stadium in Canada — one that will work for both the city and the club. Let's keep the the stadium and the Ti-Cats in the east where they belong. Let's get it right! Make Hamilton Proud ! Roman Bochnak Paul 2010-07-3100:48:51

The stadium needs highway access. The west end site cannot deliver this. Chances of me going to any events at the harbour site dwindle because of the location. Ray Lippett 2010-07-3102:37:51

Wayne Gowland 2010-07-3107:07:41

It is long past the time for certain idiots at city hall to begin acting like responsible representatives of the residents of this city and do what is best for EVERYONE, not what is best for the ego of a certain few council members. Sharan Austin 2010-07-3108:18:22

Bruce Etherington 2010-07-3108:44:48

Dear Mayor Eisenberger and Hamilton City Council: I have been a Tiger- Cats fan since 1953 and would hope that you would agree with Bob Young that the East Mountain location is best for both the team and the city. As a seasons ticket holder who lives in Mississauga, the west end would be more convenient for me however what is best for the team and the city is the east mountain location as both Commissioner Cohon and the team have stated and I would hope that you would agree for the benefit of the long range future of both that the east montain location is best. Yours truly, Bruce W Etherington, Mississauga Ontario D van Duzen 2010-07-3108:50:58

Carolyn Schroeder 2010-07-31 08:54:09

After weighing the pros and cons to the different sites proposed, as a Hamilton Tiger-Cats season ticket holder feel that the East Mountain location best suits the needs not only of this football club, but for the Pan-Am Games, future events that would be held here and the people of Hamilton and the surrounding areas. Mike Currie 2010-07-3109:05:08

Eric Walker 2010-07-3109:16:54 Rick Kras 2010-07-3109:39:09

I have been a Ti-cat fan for some 40 years and I definitely want to remain a fan for forty more! Please do not screw this up "city council, Ti-cats are a big part of our identity!!Go Cats Go Bob Young!!! Oskeeweewee Rick Krasl

Joe Dimatteo 2010-07-3109:51:21 Lynn Hryniuk 2010-07-3110:28:05

I think the current Tigercat perposal is the best of all worlds. I thank Bob Young and the Tigercats for providing vision and leadership something our city leaders do not have. Lynn

Kimberly A. Foley 2010-07-31 10:33:40

We need a bigger, more accessible venue with better parking so we can truly support the Cats!! Michelle Barbera 2010-07-31 10:34:59

Janet Rempel 2010-07-3110:36:58 John Roketta 2010-07-3110:39:15

The stadium @ the RedHill would be the crowning glory for the generations that have waited decades for an east/west, north/ south corridor and the promise that growth would bring. Like it or not ,Council that is the direction of growth for Hamilton. Go, Hamilton! Let's complete this drive for a score!

Daryl Dalton 2010-07-31 10:41:37

I have traveled to many sporting events and access to and from these events is very important. I have often thought, "they were really planning for the future when they put the stadium way out here." Living in Hamilton all my life, I can not imagine the chaos that would occur if the stadium were located in the west harbor. The West Harbor is too congested and has limited access. It is obvious that the city's only concern is for the revitalization of the down town core and not for the Hamilton Tiger Cats or the Pan Am Games. The mediator or facilitator suggested the East Hamilton Mountain as an alternative location and the Tiger Cat organization have shown their willingness to negotiate. The City of Hamilton have not. I have people from Burlington, Oakville and just about every other place say to me, "eew, you live in Hamilton?" I tell them, have you ever been in Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, The East Hamilton Mountain? I don't ask if they have ever been to Burlington Street or the Harbor. Lets showcase Hamilton and attract business not propagate our negative image. The East Mountain is the only sound choice. Bob kobayashi 2010-07-3110:44:38

Dan Deck 2010-07-3111:03:10

Save the TAXPAYERS - clean up west harbour. New condos, restaurant, shops, art center. Put the CATS on the east mountain .Do not loose them, maybe have Bob Young run for mayor/council. Larry Larson 2010-07-3111:06:58

The Hamilton City Council has a proven track record of "Disaster" as it relates to important decisions. Take a look at downtown Hamilton. The east mountain stadium makes total sense and Hamiltonians should support this fully.

jamie woods 2010-07-31 11:18:49 keep fighting for nhl for copps colliseum that will help downtown..not stadium in harbour..put it on east mountain.. M. E. Rogers 2010-07-31 11:26:39

The east mountain location is the best because of all the highway access to this site. Copps Colisium has done nothing to help the area downtown so the idea of having it in the north end is just stupid in my opinion. Can you just imagin the traffic conjestions down there during game day.

ronald & anne depew 2010-07-31 11:33:45

Cwomment optional we live in stoney creek, are season ticket holders.take bus from eastgate because of the long way to park, both hav trouble walking, wld hope buses wld be used as is very convenient for us and several others, hav been going to games since mid 50*s purchased tickets on Ottawa st. at barney hershmans store, got season tickets later, wld not want to lose team. Evan Robinson 2010-07-31 11:45:54

Gary Nelson 2010-07-31 11:46:39 Justin Lagacy 2010-07-3111:46:39

Ray Jeanson 2010-07-31 11:54:10 Linda Cucuz 2010-07-3112:05:16

Valerie/Kevin Jones 2010-07-31 12:09:03 George Berdos 2010-07-3112:21:37

Graham Churchill 2010-07-31 12:22:42 Alan Shore 2010-07-3112:28:48

Scott Allen 2010-07-3112:59:32 Carol Nie 2010-07-31 13:00:20

Darcy 2010-07-3113:03:10

Council needs to get out of the downtown mentality,and realize,some of the highest paying,residential tax payers,live on the mountain,try listening to us,the north end would be much better with more affordable housing in that area,parks for everyone to enjoy,for a change,lets hope City Hall dosen't screw up this stadium situation more then they already have!! Sandy Ross MacLeod 2010-07-31 13:09:09

Martin Valeri 2010-07-3113:10:50 Gord 2010-07-3113:11:59 as a season ticket holder for 25 years,the parking at Ivorwyne was bad enough alone,Bayfront will be even worse,with only a couple of exits,I will be dead before light rail is in,the downtown area has been a disaster for years,I never go downtown,the east mountain location has parking,Im interested in the future of soccer in a new stadium,put it on the mountain!!

Steve Hills 2010-07-31 13:12:23 M Neale 2010-07-31 13:19:14

Com Go cats Go

Don Pearcey 2010-07-31 13:22:24 wendy lowden 2010-07-3113:26:43

1 lindsay 2010-07-31 13:29:58 Mike Bryer 2010-07-3113:44:25

scott dew 2010-07-31 14:31:30

I supprt the east mountain stadium i all so live in the east end of hamilton if i have to take a bus there it will be one now if it was the west end it will take me to bus there Henry Marfisi 2010-07-31 14:37:04

The Hamilton East Mountain is the perfect location...it's time to move forward!

John mcdonald 2010-07-31 14:38:22 rick mcmanis 2010-07-31 15:24:09 it's the smart move

Andrew 2010-07-3115:51:02

Putting the stadium on the east mountain and having a proper parking lot will bring back fans that have been lost due to traffic jams and high parking prices Antonio De Simone 2010-07-3116:34:39

robert beachamp 2010-07-31 16:37:47

The city is acting like they didn't do nothing wrong. Why would the city buy all property in the West Harbour with talking to the Tiger Cats the only real residence after the PAN AM GAMES ARE GONE.Something in City Hall. Carmine Calabrese 2010-07-31 16:41:08

Lets not allow this great opportunity to be lost and move Hamilton forard. We have a win win sitio9un for all. Mr Young has shown he loves the tigercats and this city by proposing new venues with his person contribution included.

steve botelho 2010-07-3116:45:59 Tim Goodison 2010-07-3117:11:52

John Boyd 2010-07-3117:12:17

I HAVE LIVED IN HAMILTON ALL MY 57 YEARS.I HAVE SEEN OUR CITY LOSE JOBS AND BUSINESS OVER THE YEARS DUE TO OUR POLITICIANS NOT HAVING INSIGHT FOR OUR FUTURE.IMAGINE NO TIGER- CATS....NO BULL DOGS...WHATS NEXT .TAXES GOING UP.SO WHAT WILL THIS CITY BE LEFT WITH SO AS HAMILTONIAN TO BE PROUD OF.NOTHING...FACT.PERIMITER ROAD.ON THE BOOKS IN HAMILTON SINCE THE LATE FIFTIES.READING IN THE SPECTATOR,SOME PEOPLE SEEN NO NEED FOR THIS ROAD.SO WERE THEY RIGHT...NO!!!!.BUT THEY COMPLAINED.THIS CITY HAS NO VISION FOR OUR FUTURE.PITY OUR TAXES WILL GO UP AND WE HAVE NOTHING SHOW FOR IT, BOB YOUNG IS GOOD MAN BUT ALSO A GOOD BUSINESS MAN.HAMILTON BEGGED TO HAVE A OWNER LIKE HIM ,SO HAMILTON WOULD NOT TO TAKE OVER OR LOSE THE TIGER-CATS.WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS CITY.HOW CAN YOU COMPLAIN ABOUT BOB YOUNG WHEN HE HAS LOST A LOT OF MONEY.HOW MUCH HAS THESE COMPLAINERS LOST...NOTHING...AS THE SAYING GOES PUT UP OR SHUT UP BOB YOUNG HAS PUT UP...THESE OTHER PEOPLE SHOULD SHUT UP. Dave DeNardis 2010-07-3117:12:45

The only way to get me back to the games on a regular basis is with highway access and easy parking. I believe the stadium must be located on the East Mountain site.

Rick Cannon 2010-07-31 17:13:24 Janice Viger 2010-07-3117:26:26

mike shaw 2010-07-3117:35:34 Frank Buwalda 2010-07-3117:39:23

Don Wilson 2010-07-3117:42:05

Anyone who has been down to the Bayfront area lately for any major events knows that this is not the place for a stadium. Traffic is a nightmare, sidestreets are lined with cars. You think getting out of Copps Coliseum into two-way traffic on James St. is bad, just wait until a stadium goes into the mix. Bob Young has way more business experience than anyone at City Hall will ever have. They need to listen to him. Richard Hartley 2010-07-31 17:43:52

David Chappie 2010-07-31 17:47:24 Don 2010-07-31 18:07:03

Go East Mountain!

Darryl Browne 2010-07-3118:39:35

There is no way a stadium in the west harbour location will be a spark plug for revitalization of Hamilton's downtown. Use that space for other entertainment purposes that will bring all Hamiltonians and our visitor's to this location. Put the staium on the east mountain. Lets just get on with it. torn walkling 2010-07-3118:49:26

Having grown up in Hamilton, I have been reading with great interest in the Spectator the discussion about where to situate the new Tiger Cat stadium. I have always found parking at the existing site problematic for those coming from out of town and can't see how the west harbour site could be any better. In terms of waterfront development there are a number of excellent examples around and none include a stadium, which I can only believe would detract from the esthetics of what has the potential to be a very inviting area of the city. There may be better places, but of the two up for consideration, the east mountain is by far the better choice. Thanks to the Tiger-Cat team for bringing this to my attention. David Campos 2010-07-3118:51:34

East End is the best place. frank 2010-07-3119:14:05 this is the best place. Ther's no fishy smell,tthe sea gulls wont be a pestAnd we wont have to wounder about parking.TY

Edward Woolley 2010-07-31 19:30:21

Why is the downtown more important than the mountain? Why should the downtown deserve a stadium and not the mountain? The East Mountain Stadium would be a win-win, with the West Harbour getting an amphitheater. J Jarochowicz 2010-07-3119:35:33

Alan Murray 2010-07-31 19:48:31

If we end up losing the team it will be the fault of Fred Eisenburger and the Hamilton Council. They're so busy trying to get a new hockey team that they're overlooking the long term tenants they have in the Tiger-Cats! Nice legacy Fred! Jean Thomson 2010-07-3120:02:18

Come on City Hall, Let's do something positive for Hamilton. That will be used and easy to get to. I love the harbour but as a site for a huge stadium what are you thinking.

joe florio 2010-07-3121:21:44 Burt 2010-07-3121:34:26

The Ticats are Hamilton's most valuable asset. Everyone in the country knows who they are and where they reside. To ignore their needs would be foolish.

m grice 2010-07-31 21:46:44 Jeffrey Pesowski 2010-07-3121:53:01

amcnaughton 2010-07-3122:02:11 william Hryniuk 2010-07-3122:10:59

The east end stadium makes the best sense. Teamed with the suggestion of an amphatheatre on the bay front saves face for all.

Ron Rottaris 2010-07-3122:40:27 chris lyttle 2010-07-3123:00:38

Sherri 2010-07-31 23:09:38

Please put the stadium on the East mountain.lt will be a lot more convenient There are also alot more amenities on the mountain. As well the lot is a whole lot bigger as far as stadium parking... GO CATS GO John Dolan 2010-07-3123:10:53

Walt Kozak 2010-07-31 23:48:38 John Hewitt 2010-08-0101:57:15

Tony Pereira 2010-08-01 06:12:49 Michael Magill 2010-08-0106:16:18

The East Mountain is the best site for all the right reasons that people have mentioned, had we a MAYOR who stood up and be counted, it would be nice and I heard on the TV that toronto is taking back some of the track and field sites as we r still tryijng to get our act together for a stadium Lets do it now before it is too late and we miss the bus and the govenment money to help build the new stadium!!

sam salvo 2010-08-0107:56:14 Joe De Abreu 2010-08-0108:00:01

valerie farraway 2010-08-01 08:08:51

Mountain is the best choice. Lets show visitors a cleaner side to the city. Mike Stephenson 2010-08-0108:13:28

This is the best place to put it. Lots of parking and easy to get to. Let's stop talking about it and BUILD IT !!!!!!!

mike gunnell 2010-08-0108:19:14 ^f1 mike badeau 2010-08-01 08:27:47

joe muratore 2010-08-01 08:57:59 William Renaud 2010-08-01 09:00:49

Joanne Bowen 2010-08-0109:15:59 William Pataky 2010-08-0109:23:56

I love the east mnt location especialy dur to access and parking. The last thing this city needs is another eye sore on the Harbour, The Ampitheatre is exactly what the Harbour needs plus more park area. We need something that draws people everyday of the warmer season not some big empty shell.

John Cain 2010-08-0109:50:06 Rev. Michael Isabelle 2010-08-0109:58:36

Patricia Gerrior 2010-08-01 10:33:05 Rob Macdonald 2010-08-0110:33:24

E Davies 2010-08-01 10:42:12 Norma Wilson 2010-08-01 10:45:20

Chris Potter 2010-08-01 11:40:36 Rocco Paone 2010-08-0111:42:40

Glen Finnamore 2010-08-01 12:07:01 s robinson 2010-08-01 12:07:48

Wilf Wallace 2010-08-01 12:23:10 Scott 2010-08-01 13:46:48

Lets get this done!

Marie Lethbridge 2010-08-0114:55:54 access to the stadium, ( RHP-LAF-QEW] more exits in and out. plus building growth. PARKING tm c campbell 2010-08-01 15:51:08

Having a stadium in an area with two lane streets and no plan to replace them with four lanes or more and with out access to major highways or streets is a recipe for disaster should the unforeseen happen (a sudden major storm) occur. Some members of council appear to be interested in there croneys (ie the mayor and his past ties to the habour commission and as well as dore councillors who don't see the big picture and the dollars that could come from outside the city by people in Niagara, Halton, Haldimand, Brant and KW who could easily access the east mountain and shop in the nearby power centre before or after the game. People will leave the city after the game in the wwets harbour because it will be to hard to get from the stadium to the shopping or dining area in the core and would be easier to simply go home or a restaurant near home. Wake up and smell the possibilities and use the west harbour for housing and small retail. This could be good for high end cond development witha view of the harbour. Harvey Elms 2010-08-01 16:07:07

I have been a fan since 1954. allan mcilveen 2010-08-01 16:45:22

I think the valadrom and an amphitheater in the city core would be a great idea. I would just like to add that if they are still looking for a spot for the Canadian music hall of fame that they could put this there as well along with some shops and restaurants and a fountain that could be frozen over in the winter to make a skating surface that all could use. I believe this would attract more Hamiltonians to the core year round and not just for ten games.

H. Lois Reid 2010-08-01 16:49:43

I support the Hamilton East Mountain stadium location. The 'West Harbour' would be a beautiful location but 'Hamilton' has to be 'practical' for once! I live on the Hamilton Mtn. and the highway accesses we have up here from all directions makes the Mtn. the 'BEST' location. We also have to think of our 'future generations'! Carmen's is building a big hotel and other companies will follow! The Mtn. has 'the space'; the West Harbour does not!! Ian MacKenzie 2010-08-01 18:03:14

Dianna 2010-08-0118:38:10

I live in the Haldimand area it sure would be a lot closer for us people to get to the games if we choose to go. I grew up in the East end of Hamilton and I think there is enough sports venues Building below the mountain, so Let it come to the Brow. They have my vote Mark Voisin 2010-08-01 18:49:50

Carrie Borer 2010-08-01 19:35:30

Anything on the mountain, especially near the Link, makes commuting from the west a much nicer alternative than going into the city. I'd welcome the mountain site. Glenn 2010-08-0119:48:47

Hey politicians in the City of Hamilton,if you support the East Mtn Stadium great-

sandy medeiros 2010-08-0120:12:17 Lana Furry 2010-08-01 20:42:40

Karl Johns 2010-08-0121:28:11 Peter Hanes 2010-08-0121:29:00

Earl Henry 2010-08-0121:29:43 S.Cooper 2010-08-0121:34:46

Margaret Lindsay Holton 2010-08-02 00:12:58

I'm all for it, IF it will TAKE the Pan Am Games 'preliminary' soccer matches out of New City Park in Burlington. Artificial turf is NOT the right thing to put into a multi-use recreational park that should be OPEN and AVAILABLE to all citizens and residents of the area. To CLOSE OFF the plastic grass with FENCES and limit access via 'franchises' is NOT the right thing to do HERE. Consider BAYVEIW PARK in Burlington as an alternate 'staging' ground for tournament & exhibition soccer in the Burlington area. GREAT VIEWS of the Bay, (better then Hamilton's!) and easy access to the highway. It will need work, but it really could be a top- tier facility that plays into the ambitions of soccer enthusiasts in the Burlington area. Please leave 'New City Park' as a showcase of an outstanding Niagara escarpment NATURAL parklands zone. MAX that, not the plastic fields of the soccer. Greg Stickle 2010-08-02 00:32:31

Shannon Austin 2010-08-02 01:57:51

My family and I back the East Mountain location 100%. The location will provide a sustainable, convenient and exciting new atmosphere to host the best team and football community in the CFL! Oskee Wee Wee! Craig DeGeer 2010-08-02 06:53:22

Mike Kozak 2010-08-02 07:10:09

Go Cats Go.. Steve Grzenda 2010-08-02 07:36:22 let's get it done.

Rick Grzenda 2010-08-02 07:40:12

GO EAST MOUNTAIN GO Danial Milligan 2010-08-02 07:54:12

Sean Rodden 2010-08-02 09:08:06 Jason 2010-08-02 09:13:06

Steve Gibson 2010-08-02 09:35:31 Erin Gibson 2010-08-02 09:36:12

Justin Fortier 2010-08-02 10:05:54

Go Ticats...eat 'em raw! Vincenzo 2010-08-02 10:40:38

I think East Mountain is an ideal location for the new stadium. The West Harbour would not be a good location at all because there are lots of bums and they are going to break into everyone's cars and shit everywhere.

Matt Pritts 2010-08-02 11:23:10

I am a Ti-Cats fan from the USA who supports the east mountain stadium location. Jeff Lowe 2010-08-02 11:58:16

rivers 2010-08-02 12:06:48 david bourne 2010-08-02 12:28:02

Craig Tallman 2010-08-02 12:39:45

: The west harbour stadium has been a bad idea from the begining as it reflects the mayor & council's myopic view of "developing" the city's core by tring to force a square peg into a round hole and would never succeed from either the Ticats' or the development point of view. As a non-city resident the West Harbour site is one I simply would NOT attend. I would prefer to go attend an Argos game at the Skydome/Rogers Centre than the West Harbour.The East Mountain is both more accessible and widens the team's ability to market itself to a much wider catchment area. If city council wins the West Harbour site, the Ticats should either move or close down altogether. Gary Woods 2010-08-02 13:15:13

It is about time the mountain has a stadium, hello! where is all the action and traffic now? Not James Street North that's for sure it's Upper James, thats where it's at and what about the supermalls why are they not being built downtown? What about the 60's plan for "Urban Renewal" what a flop that was...Bring us the stadium on the mountain now!

Ed Collins 2010-08-02 13:21:22

The Barton & Tiffany location is too constrained, there is no opportunity to expand the roads to accommodate traffic for events, the view is terrible and downtown is NOT a viable option. LRT is a pipe dream that is still 15 years away. East mountain enjoys access, space and an actual reason for investors and businesses to expand the area. We just need some hotels up there. (Even more than just Carmen's Best Western...) Brian Hill 2010-08-02 13:55:26

Lets look at the finacial responsibilty in the building of this stadium. East mountain is the only clear choice between the two.

Judith Hood 2010-08-02 13:56:31 allan bunn 2010-08-02 14:09:04

Janice Boose 2010-08-02 15:13:49 Rebecca Payne 2010-08-02 16:29:28

Robin Ambrose 2010-08-02 16:43:14

They need a location people can get in and out of and that's the mountain. If they put it at the West Harbour nobody is going to shop or eat down there because they aren't able to move around freely. They will want to get in and get out and that will be a joke considering they have to travel through residual areas and will be stuck in traffic. The mountain provides easier access from other cities, hopefully plenty of parking and if when people can move around they might consider shopping and eating before or after a game and support local businesses. David Baker 2010-08-02 16:45:13

Although there may be a better location, no others are on the table at the moment and the East Mountain location is far and away the best of the two being considered. I also believe that the new stadium would, in the long term, be detrimental to the desired development of the downtown core, since it would sit idle and unused for long periods of time (how does that attract business?).

Robert Jones 2010-08-02 16:53:52

As a home owner/tax payer I would support the East Mountain location. It is the obvious choice. I have yet to meet one person who does not agree on the East Mountian site. Clyde Hencher 2010-08-02 18:05:57

I am an Argos fan but over and above that I am a CFL fan and feel this is by far the best option for the long term viabibity of the Ticats. If this East Mountain stadium goes through I would consider season tickets for my clients but not at the harbour located stadium. Long live the Ticats!

Laurie Laba 2010-08-02 18:14:43 Mary Prior 2010-08-02 18:41:06

donna Woods-lamarr 2010-08-02 18:45:49

I commented on spec facebook site and they responded with this..disgusting..The Hamilton Spectator Please watch the language. We've deleted a comment. Please feel free to repost without language that one would not use in polite community. Also, please avoid personal actions on individuals. A policy decision can be a "stupid decision," a ...person should not be referred to as "stupid." Let's have a discussion. Thank You.See More 6 minutes ago • LikeUnlike • Donna Woods-lamarr Excuse me...the spectator has been very one sided in this issue..I am very disappointed the policy decision is a very silly decision I have read many comments on the site and other people have voiced opinions of people....but this is the spectator., a few seconds ago LikeUnlike • Write a comment... Carey 2010-08-02 18:59:56

For transportation reasons alone, the east mountain makes FAR more sense. The downtown core is already congested as it is, throw in a football game to the mix and it will be a nightmare. Unless you can connect the roads to every possible highway around Hamilton (like the east mountain location offers) the harbour site is a huge mistake!

R.Osbaldeston 2010-08-02 19:21:29 L. Osbaldeston 2010-08-02 19:25:42

David Cinti 2010-08-02 19:28:12

Truly what Hamilton needs for the Ti-cats and the rest of the city of Hamilton. Bill Bowman 2010-08-02 19:32:40

DEBBIE L. MURPHY 2010-08-02 19:36:16 Marianne Mandris 2010-08-02 19:54:26

morgan Henderson 2010-08-02 19:55:37

Go east mountain! Robert Henderson 2010-08-02 19:56:07

Go east mountain!

RobHenderson 2010-08-02 19:56:36

Go east mountain! jim martin 2010-08-02 20:00:14

Deborah Drake 2010-08-02 20:13:34 dave emond 2010-08-02 20:28:02

Jun Teant 2010-08-02 21:36:10 Jen Wilson 2010-08-02 21:49:28

Joe Gudemmi 2010-08-02 22:28:39 KJoslin 2010-08-02 23:10:52

Pick this location or say good bye to the entire bid.

Mike Vujovic 2010-08-02 23:35:45 Don Irvine 2010-08-03 00:03:51

East mountain site makes perfect sense when considering us out of town supporters. First the land is there to build on without having a major amount of government interference. Second the location offers very good access to all major highways. I also understand that the province and city are looking at different transportation means to and from the new center,this would be great if they keep in mind there should be a park and ride location for us out of towners . Everyone should jump on board with Bob Young with support as he is truly a man who is putting his money and business sense.. mark kot 2010-08-03 00:13:18 Maureen 2010-08-03 00:24:59

Lynda Irvine 2010-08-03 00:48:25

I stand and support the new stadium on the East Mountain has it has the important ingredients, good highway access, The Link and the Red Hill Expressway, Plan for transportation by city and province. If I have a concern it would be that it is made accessible for the seniors who might have walking problems for a distance also climbing stairs to the upper levels. The enjoyment of the Tiger Cats has been a stable in my life between June and December every year and I would hope that will remain. Oski Wee! DO I SUPPORT BOB YOUNG AND THE TIGER CATS! YES I DO / HAMILTON MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MUST SUPPORT THEM AS WELL. With the new Stadium it will will bring in many new venues which in the long run will bring in more visitors and more dollars. Linda Guralski 2010-08-03 06:42:21

To me, this IS the ONLY option!! It makes perfect sense and anyone who has season tickets now realizes that the current problems with the exisiting stadium should NOT be repeated! Good Luck to Bob Young and the Hamilton Tiger Cats! Sincerely, Linda Guralski

Bob Simpson 2010-08-03 06:50:36

I choose the Hamilton East Mountain location as I feel more comfortable and safe on the mountain than in the distressed downtown core. It would also be nice to have the east mountain developed with bus service accessabilty that i may continue to travel as green as possible. I will not travel downtown for any reason. Sharon Hackett 2010-08-03 07:03:09

Why would we not support the wishes of a CFL team that has given Hamilton a name to be proud of? Council members come and go with their ideas of what works. The distress of the downtown core is proof the council does not always make the correct choice. If we lose the Ti Cats Hamilton will become a laughing stock and the recovery of the downtown core they are planning will become a moot point.

Jason Fortier 2010-08-03 07:23:27 Devin Ferguson 2010-08-03 07:26:25

Lynne Martin 2010-08-03 07:54:21 Keith Lamson 2010-08-03 08:28:01

Roxane Moodie 2010-08-03 08:29:45

East Mountain site means more parking, easier to get to in a more timely fashion. My family stopped buying season tickets due to the fact that it was to difficult for elderly members to park and get to the stadium Robert Jasper 2010-08-03 08:29:46

Shirley Poolton 2010-08-03 08:32:39

Only feasible option is the east mountain. Not near enough seating at the west harbour location. Come on Hamilton, get with the big picture. Roy Stevenson 2010-08-03 08:33:06

It's more accessable for everyone.

Brenda Leblanc 2010-08-03 08:34:46

Perfect option use the downtown lands for something more in keeping with that location and build something on the east mountain which will be big enough to host any eventual use Joe Yates 2010-08-03 08:36:45

When you consider the viability of the east mountain location ie.the possibility of grey cups ,soccer, the red hill trail for cyclists ,with the new walkway bikeway over the line, the quad pad and sports plex all n the east mountain. And who knows maybe even a =n nhl team someday. Really whats to think about.East mountain is the only choice

Karen Hatton 2010-08-03 08:39:16 stadium needs the highway access and parking space we would avoid the congestion of the harbour location Leslie 2010-08-03 08:42:06

kelly degrow 2010-08-03 08:42:18 east mountain is the only choice, it has highway access and will soon have a go station close to the proposed site. Paul Smith 2010-08-03 08:42:30

Downtown is dead and has no room for expansion. They need to invest where it can grow with the future.

dan degrow 2010-08-03 08:43:17 east mountain is the only choice John albanese 2010-08-03 08:43:50

The east mountain opens the doors for a lot more opportunities to make the stadium used during the off times for the Cats. Parking and accessability are key, the west harbour is not accessible for large venues as well as noise by-law issues are more prevelent.

jen degrow 2010-08-03 08:44:00 dont let hamilton lose the ticats. T Barwell 2010-08-03 08:44:10

James Phillips 2010-08-03 08:48:49 Alicia McAllister 2010-08-03 08:56:25

Jason Scarfe 2010-08-03 08:59:00

You couldn't ask for a better location. Highway access, public transit access and you are building up an area which i would consider the NEW Hamilton. don mcmillan 2010-08-03 09:00:04 trust the mayors opinion or trust that of the guy that made a $billion

Pierre Poulin 2010-08-03 09:00:05

I agree with the proposition from the Tiger Cats and the CFL and all the stakeholders involved to have the Stadium at a Hamilton East Mountain location. Downtown west harbour has insufficient area, will provide continued parking issues as well as major traffic congestion. A smaller amphitheater at the west harbour site will help cleanup the area. GO EAST MOUNTAIN SITE!!!!!! Steve Wilson 2010-08-03 09:00:36

Everyone is tired of how City Councellors procastinate and are unable to make decisions. This is yet another example of the City trying to serve its own interests with its conceptual "light rail vision" that NOBODY but the City Councellors are interested in. Stop trying to serve your own legacy and do what is right for the city by saving Hamilton's only true, tranditional, professional sports franchise, the Tiger-Cats and allow Mr. Young to bring in more sports, theatre, and recreation to the West Harbour site. It really is a win- win situation!

Julie Mclntee 2010-08-03 09:00:56 we need to think beyond the Pan Am Games and for the future of our city. Jennifer wilson 2010-08-03 09:02:12

Ryan Wilson 2010-08-03 09:02:40 Emily Wilson 2010-08-03 09:03:32

John Malek 2010-08-03 09:04:32

I do not support the west harbour site because their will be no parking and if there will be, it will be hard to get out. Also Hamilton been tring so long to improve downtown for years it will not work. No One Likes Downtown. Steve Schweitzer 2010-08-03 09:08:41

The answer seems quite obvious, new stadium with lots of room for parking and development like restaurants and hotels, highway access close, beutiful view and lets face it a nicer area, or side streets no parking having to buy people out of there homes for more than they are worth. An absolute disaster. Is this what we want the rest of the americas to see a stadium cut off from everything in the middle of a hole. I understand we want to revitalize the downtown core but really with a stadium, how about proper residential and restaurants, and stores. Why add another failure to downtown.

Ken Dowling 2010-08-03 09:11:46 Ruth Anne Walker 2010-08-03 09:11:51

Brittany Donaldson 2010-08-03 09:13:11

EAST MOUNTAIN !!!! :D Sharon grover 2010-08-03 09:16:07

Debbie 2010-08-03 09:23:45

There are complaints from the public now when Hess village has anything outside in the summer, what is going to happen when they hear all the noise from the games? Plus Why not on the mountain, if Bob Younge put his money in our team NOT OUT CITY GOVERNMENT SO WE WOULDN'T LOSE OUR BELOVED TEAM. Now they are going to tell him what to do with them. Give me a break!!! I like the mountain for parking for everything. One stadium will not revitalize our downtown. Get rid of the pidgeons, the bums the half way house with men let out of prison who one stabbed a woman 23 times. I want to go to see a game and not be asked for money or smakes. I want to have fun and not worry about my car. Believe it or not, down where it is now there was never a worry, down by the harbour there will be. I vote for the mountain. What are chances these stubborn men will listen or allow thes city to lose our beloved team? Brad Smith 2010-08-03 09:32:44

Don't back down Ti-Cats. The Harbour site makes no sense.

Meredith Maclean 2010-08-03 09:35:01

If we want to ever host a Grey Cup, the stadium must go to theeast mountain. marilyn bratkovich 2010-08-03 09:36:12

richard bratkovich 2010-08-03 09:36:44 Brian Bradshaw 2010-08-03 09:37:21

Gady Mayen 2010-08-03 09:37:51

The Pan Am Games is a great opportunity for changing Hamilton's image from dirty armpit to sports hub. First, I must bring up the arguments others have against the east mountain. People think that the east mountain is farmland and that farmers are being exploited. There is no farmland in the preferred site, just old overgrown grass. Secondly, people think that there is zero entertainment or shopping for tourists. Recently, there is a new shopping centre, looks like the meadowlands of the east. There is a move theatre, restaurants, a drive-in theatre. Also, the east is flooded with sports complexes and recreation centres. There are also natural attractions such as Albion Falls and a hike through the Red Hill Valley. There are also many golf courses in the area. People like food, there are restaurants like Boston Pizza on Upper Centennial. Other attractions in the east include the following... - Stoney Creek battlefield - Wild Water Works/Confederation Park - Bus access to Limeridge Mall (43 Stonechurch] - Bus access to Eastgate Square/Queenston road - Confederation Park with Go Karts, and Wild Water Works - Access to conservation areas - and more... Thirdly, I would like to point out that there is access to public transit which does connect with future established and current established pre rapid transit systems (A-Line Express, B-Line Express) using routes like 11 Parkdale, 43 Stonechurch, and route 44 Rymal which can be modified for the games. Route 44 Rymal has access to Eastgate Square which has access to the bus terminal where the B-Line Express is established. Going west, there is the A-Line Express. On top of that, the Red Hill Parkway and the Line are a great route for people from the GTA and Niagara. Fourth, there is opportunity for expansion and a huge opportunity for bringing a professional soccer franchise to occupy the stadium along with the Tiger Cats. Lastly, the image of Hamilton is strongly portrayed through downtown. I understand people use Hess Village, stores, shopping centres as their reason too but... The harbour is polluted and smells really bad, we have stores, shopping centres and historical places and fancy dining in the east. Also, the homes and factories surrounding the areas display's the dirty side of Hamilton. The homes in the surrounding area also has a strong portrayal of Hamilton. In the east mountain there are large and new homes. The strong point is in downtown there is no more room for development and expansion. Homes are established in the area and businesses could not establish themselves there. In the east mountain, great opportunity for future expansion and to host world class sporting events. In conclusion, Toronto is wanting to host the summer Olympics later this decade. Possibly Canada might even make a future bid for the FIFA world cup. If people want flexibility, opportunity for expansion, development, and change Hamilton's image from armpit of Canada to crazy fun sports hub then vote YES to the east mountain site. Bruce Hutchings 2010-08-03 09:41:21

Best location is east mountain for more reasons than I have time to print. The core is past history, and should be demolished.

Karen Rivers 2010-08-03 10:04:24

Traffic reasons this is a much better location all around. Including the airport and bus terminal And the upper mtn area is ready and waiting for something like this. John Noseworthy 2010-08-03 10:06:26

I am tired of the City of Hamilton trying to ram down everyone's throat the West Harbour Site. If you have ever been down there during a fireworks display you would certainly not want to be down there when there are 25 or 30 thousand people trying to park or trying to get home after the game. I will tell you from experience It's something you wouldn't want to do twice. Also, just my opinion, anybody that listens to the dribble put forth by Marvin Ryder re: the importance of the Hamilton Tiger Cats to the City, should have there facts checked. I have travelled extensively throughout North America and many people know who the Hamilton Tiger Cats are, no one has ever said to me gee isnt Hamilton the home of The Degroote School of Business. So, Marvin when you reach that staus, then feel free to spout off. I remain a Tiger Cat Fan and whats best for the entire City. Sherry Noseworthy 2010-08-03 10:09:21

I'm all for the east Mountain and just makes sense, and look what the West Harbour will end up with. A win win situation for the entire City. Chris Weyrauch 2010-08-03 10:09:49

I would like to see the stadium in this location.

Betty Pulyk 2010-08-03 10:12:09

Would like to attend more Grey Cups at home, instead of travelling out West. I actually think the Confederation Park area is better than both locations that are now choosen. Hayley Shewchuk 2010-08-03 10:12:39

mike haugen 2010-08-03 10:26:06

I am a life long fan.I grew up down the street from Ivor win, i rember listining to games from my backyard with my family as the lights from the stadium lit up the roof tops of our neighbourhood, it was such a great time in my life! but just like everything eles time changes all, the neighborhood is gone to the crackheads and hookers,and westhabour is no betterland still no parking ! so i dont understand the problem! Eastmountain is clean, easy to get to via the link or other major roads, there will be plenty of room for parking, plus it will give us the option of hosting the greycup in the future... so to me this sounds like a no brainer!!! OSKI-WEE-WEE !!!!!!!!!!!!! Denis 2010-08-03 10:50:07

Sandra Coe 2010-08-03 11:16:07

The east mountain site makes the most sense. Access via major routes preferred by anyone who doesn't live in the core. We're more likely to attract our American neighbours if they can get to the stadium without having to navigating city streets. Last time I checked the west harbour site has only one way in via clogged city streets. Ever tried to make a fast exit after a ticat game? Not a chance. I'm sure the HSR would happily add a bus route or two so lack of public transportation excuse is not a deal breaker. The west harbour would be perfect for a velodrome instead, is close to all the trails and most of the mountain access. Remember how well the World Cycling race event went back a few years ago. The city never looked so good. One of the biggest complaints when the Brier came to town was the lack of reasonably priced parking. Copps is right downtown so many lots to choose from and still it was a problem. The west harbour has few, if any, parking lots. City Council needs to wake up and forget about the west harbour before we all look like a bunch of idiots to the rest of the world. Eisenberger & his band of merry men won't get my vote if we lose these games. Steve Wasilik 2010-08-03 11:52:55

Hope the city council rethinks the issue. The city can have 2 areas of development for entertainment. If your biggest tenant sees a better opportunity maybe they have a better idea, and what the tenant thinks should be important to the council. The Tiger Cats are more important to the City of Hamilton than is any one politician. Ward 5 resident here. (I am not happy the Confederation area was not looked at, did someone pull a veto on council?)

Dylan Lafleur 2010-08-03 11:58:19 Paula Sparks 2010-08-03 12:17:33

Eastmountain is the best place for the cats. I will not go downtown to see them.

D Hyslop 2010-08-03 12:24:39

A perfect spot great highway access, what did we build the Red Hill Expressway and Line for if we are not going to utilize them. This will be easy access from St. Kits., Kitchener, as well as Burlington, Oakville. Tucker Smith 2010-08-03 12:26:24

John lalonde 2010-08-03 12:30:14 Chantal Berkhout 2010-08-03 12:37:57

Blake Berkhout 2010-08-03 12:38:19 MARY FLORIO 2010-08-03 12:40:01

Jenn Minchin 2010-08-03 12:46:33 Doug Paquette 2010-08-03 12:48:55

I have been a tiger cat supporter for 47 years and I support the East mountain location stopped going to games because I have too much trouble parking to far to walk, the West harbor is a a mistake like cops Arena no parking

Ricky Heath 2010-08-03 12:49:37 Wendy Boylan 2010-08-03 12:59:40

Mike O'Brien 2010-08-03 13:09:29

I support the east escarpment (Mountain, lol] location. I am a Ti-Cat season ticket holder, I live in the Niagara area and I will never attend a home game if the stadium is located in the west landfill... I mean harbour. It's all about accessibility baby! Mike Warren 2010-08-03 13:35:59

East Mountain all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Richard Miller 2010-08-03 13:39:36

If any new stadium is to succeed in this day and age you require 2 things. Easy access and parking. Can you imagine the bottle neck in the west harbour site after a game? Barton St and Burlington St as your east-west corridor and Bay as your south exit? No thanks!!!! What about parking? Small private lots 2,3,4 or more blocks away? The east mountain site would have large parking lots close to stadium, easy access and exits via Red-Hill Pkwy and Centennial to get to the QEW and the LINC for west exits. Plus Hwy20 for those coming from the Niagara region if they want a nice scenic escape. I will only go 1 game during the inaugural season of the new stadium to check it out if built in the west end. After that it will be TV only for me. Kim Hind 2010-08-03 13:52:24

The east mountain location is by far the best option for the stadium. My family & I support the east mountain location 100%. We took a drive down to the proposed west harbour location and all I can say is "what the heck were the politicians thinking" - this site would be absolutely terrible for a stadium. The west harbour area needs more housing, new parks, movie theatres etc. The more people living downtown will mean the more people that will shop downtown and then inturn more money will flow downtown so it will improve and then more people will want to go down there. Driving in and out of the west harbour location is ridiculous and as a Tiger Cat tailgating fan I am not taking transit to go to the game. The tailgating part makes it a full family fun day! If the Tiger Cats are supporting a stadium financially then they should have a lot of say as to where it goes. Dave Millar 2010-08-03 14:22:14 Patricia Whitwell 2010-08-03 14:32:26

Robert Lejeune 2010-08-03 14:35:03

I agree with what was said in the commercial I just saw. Hamilton is a great city, but we need a world class stadium that would be attractive for people in the surrounding Hamilton area to attend. This could only be accomplished using a site where it is possible to host larger audiences. The East mountain site would meet this requirment. Frances Woods 2010-08-03 14:36:47

I think the east mountain location is the best because it is more convenient traffic wise getting in and out of the stadium. The land is not contaminated and it is close to the highway via the Red Hill.

Holly Lejeune 2010-08-03 14:37:08

I would love to have a new ticats stadium on the East Mountain. Brandon LaPierre 2010-08-03 14:59:03

Please do not let the city make one of the biggest mistakes in the history of Hamilton! Must we forever be the brunt of jokes?

Dana 2010-08-03 15:16:59

It really shows the City of Hamilton's true colours when they can not support a well paying tenant that they have had for how many decades? Instead they would rather spend millions of dollars more then is necessary. Already it is a nightmare to drive in the downtown core. What does the City of Hamilton say to this problem? Let's make it worse!! Come on City of Hamilton, get your head out of you know where and support your local team before we lose them and any other potential professional sports team. Drew 2010-08-03 15:24:13

Mountain is a must

Fred 2010-08-03 15:24:49

EM!!!! Moe 2010-08-03 15:25:08

Diane Matheson 2010-08-03 15:26:18 Mike Foley 2010-08-03 15:52:53

Big A 2010-08-03 15:56:41

Should be in the East, but not on tax payers dime Amy 2010-08-03 16:01:22

The East Mountain is the optimal location for the Ticats, close to the highways, lots of parking space, businesses close by that will benefit from the stadiums events. The mountain in general has allowed many businesses to gain economic strength, so why not allow the Ticats the same chance plus it is a lot less scary to visit the East Mountain than it is downtown where on ever corner you may have an encounter with a homeless person. GO EAST MOUNTAIN!!

Bob Pretto 2010-08-03 16:12:32 James R. Graham 2010-08-03 16:12:47

sharon r 2010-08-03 16:13:20 Adrian Sciarra 2010-08-03 16:20:43

Emily Currie 2010-08-03 16:21:37 Casey McKay 2010-08-03 16:22:58

Greg 2010-08-03 16:24:10 John 2010-08-03 16:25:33 easssttttt mmmountain!!!!!!!!!!

Trevor Powell 2010-08-03 17:12:46 Sandy Kenyon 2010-08-03 17:12:47

Sean Watts 2010-08-03 17:22:44

I hope the city councilors realize that times have changed.The future is on the mountain. Any recent major investment has been on the mountain.Fifty million invested in the bayfront is just a drop in the bucketThe bayfront needs alot more than a new stadium that no one can get to or even want to go to.Hamilton is expanding away from the Bay for a reason.City politicos better get this right cause if they choose the wrong side on the vote and the Cats leave town I can't imagine a long career. Go East city council. Brigitta 2010-08-03 17:29:47

I didn't realize that the media could spin this anymore that they have. Is there something wrong with QEW, Line, and bus access? No neighbours to complain about parking, or should it more like the income loss from there on perfectly manicured lawn parking during events? Or should it be reminded "What events", since Pink Floyd no more concerts, because of too much whining, 1 billion dollar clean-up vs. 60 million new build. And lets not forget the opportunist of those willing to build apartments or house on the Ivor Wynn spot, just like the Hamilton Forum (and the other loss, the Fincups junior hockey team]. adam mcgrath 2010-08-03 17:45:33 dont like the harbour idea east mountain all the way Khalil 2010-08-03 17:48:54

Doug Peters 2010-08-03 18:00:40 Owen 2010-08-03 18:06:35

Hurry up and build the stadium. A stadium downtown isn't going to make me want to spend my money or time down there, so how is that going to help revitalize the downtown core? Build it in the east mountain and lets move on.

Ruth Malek 2010-08-03 18:17:19

The East mountain is the only place that makes any sense at all. You have access to every highway, there will be no putting people out of their homes, you can put other money making avenues in to make it an all year money maker, like a casino, have concerts ect I am getting real tired of the Hamilton government saying that we the need to better Hamilton by putting money into the downtown area, Hamilton has more than a downtown to make Hamilton a better place to live, play and work, lets make Hamilton better for everyone, think of what the people that hire you really want, it has nothing to do with downtown, most of us don't go there if we don't have too. Ron Richards 2010-08-03 18:26:51

I have been reading all the daily updates and editorials concerning this debate.To me,this is a no-brainer!As a Hamilton taxpayer,there is only one site that can be even considered-the east mountainiAlso as a Ticat fan,there is no way i want to try to get to the Waterfront small-seating capacity and terrible parking.Bob Young's proposals for both sites are outstanding-Thank Goodness he is a Hamilton Backer_Thank You.

Andrew Petruccelli 2010-08-03 18:28:45 Dan Carpenter 2010-08-03 18:47:50

Darlene Mclntee 2010-08-03 18:50:58

If the west harbour is so beautiful put low rise condos there so people can enjoy it everyday - not a stadium. I knew you city councillors would never be able to make a decision on time. Think 'Copps Coliseum* our white elephant. Think how many times you spent money and dreamt about a NHL team - it'll never happen -you know the rules with Toronto & Buffalo this close. Don't lose the Ti-cats too Gail Warnick 2010-08-03 18:54:26

Not all the Tiger-Cat fans were born and raised in Hamilton particularly the downtown core. I for one moved to Stoney Creek 25 years ago and have embraced the Hamilton region as my home. Let's enhance all four corners of this wonderful city for all to enjoy. I find the idea of building a stadium on the East Mountain quite refreshing and wouldn't hesitate to buy season tickets.

Wendy Hall 2010-08-03 18:54:29 Colin Pluthero 2010-08-03 18:56:41

Denise Barron 2010-08-03 18:57:10 Anne Boone 2010-08-03 18:58:29

Nancy and Wayne O'Rourke 2010-08-03 18:59:13

This is the option that makes the most sense....we have a lot of pluses on the mountain (transportation, roads, fan base, huge population, easy access from all ponts of the area, restaurants, shopping J & S Millar 2010-08-03 18:59:16

jim lindsay 2010-08-03 18:59:38 Lena Sutton 2010-08-03 18:59:53

Walter Sedgwick 2010-08-03 19:01:05 Arnie Goodwin 2010-08-03 19:01:51

gordon e. rattray 2010-08-03 19:03:04 would love to attend more games but downtown is not big enough for parking....our family voted 100% for the east mountain sight....thanks... Joey G 2010-08-03 19:03:52

East mountain offers the greatest accessibility and the best opportunity for the future of our ticats. The financial support that Bob Young and the Hamilton Ticats are giving to the city is substantial and we as a city need to take any gift we can get. Lets just hope that for once our politicians make the right decision on something and realize that the East Mountain is where the future residential growth is occurring and the people who will help this stadium strive are in this area.

Carol Pennylegion 2010-08-03 19:06:01

I support the East Mountain Stadium Location because of the accessability. Although I am extremely anxious to see the waterfront areas of Hamilton developed in the future the Stadium is not the answer. There are more business and activities suited to the waterfront. I think we really need to look to the longterm and see the potential payoff for the area. Please vote for the East Mountain Stadium location. BritCan Carpentry 2010-08-03 19:06:30

I think that having the new stadium on the East Mountain is a wonderful idea. It's about time residents on the Mountain actually saw the City investing in the mountain instead of constantly blowing outrageous amounts of tax payers dollars on the down town core which have little to no impact on the quality of life for residents. Go Cats Go!

S.Johnson 2010-08-03 19:09:23

Go Ti-Cats shawn neil 2010-08-03 19:11:00

. Its about bloody time someone put the stadium where its easy to access.. Most people who come from out of the city won't go to the games because there is no parking!! Its easier to watch on tv then park in the stupid downtown core.. Besides HOW MANY POCKETS ARE GETTING GREASED ON CITY COUNCIL.. To park it downtown!!!! Just like everything else since amalgamation everyone else has to pay for downtown hamilton screw up's. We are all better off on the Mountian then the downtown dump oops I mean the west harbor site!!

Gord Speziale 2010-08-03 19:11:31 Frances Sedgwick 2010-08-03 19:11:46

Lets build a stadium that can be used for a very long time and have lots of room for expanding in the future !

Mary De Giuli 2010-08-03 19:12:09 Bert Kingma 2010-08-03 19:23:12

Bob Anthony 2010-08-03 19:24:43

Hands down, the most logical and sustainable place for a stadium. Martin Graham 2010-08-03 19:25:52

What will it take for our wonderful city of Hamilton staff to pull there head out of the sand and think about the quality of life for ALL of the residents of Hamilton instead of the select few in the downtown core! Residents on the mountain pay there fair share of taxes to the city and what do we get in return????? garbage collection (with tougher restrictions than residents in the city). It's about time we had something to be proud of & be able to support on the mountain. What pray tell is wrong with the East Mountain location???? Yep nothing!!!!!!! there is ease of access, plenty of parking, local buses if people prefer, it takes traffic out of the downtown core which at the best of times is organized chaos!!!!!!!! Pat Stevens 2010-08-03 19:28:37 Robert Brown 2010-08-03 19:38:39

Access by personal vehicles will require lots of parking. The site looks large enough for that. Easy access via Red Hill Valley Parkway & the Line. The proposed West Harbour location is just too congested.

David Bogue 2010-08-03 19:47:44 Wally popylyshyn 2010-08-03 19:55:03

Of coarse the east mountain is the only logical choice. The West harbour is secluded and out of the way. Why does the city of Hamilton always do things backwards?

Jason Schaven 2010-08-03 20:05:48

Mountain stadium has my full support... Plus we will Loose the team if they go to the harbor.... Bob Tallevi 2010-08-03 20:16:10

Roger Elley 2010-08-03 20:25:05

I feel that the East Mountain site would be a lot handier for fans and out of town guests to get to due to the Red Hill Expressway/Line and 53 highway. There would be a lot more room for parking and there is more selections for eating around the area. The West Harbour area would be too congested before and after games and there would be no room for parking. It took us more than 2 hours to get out of Bayfront Park after Canada Day fireworks this year. Craig James 2010-08-03 20:31:33

Rob Selvaggi 2010-08-03 21:02:35

Only real solution downtown doesnt cut it any more Lynn 2010-08-03 21:14:46

Cindy Parkin 2010-08-03 21:14:49

Long time ticat fans and born and raised in Hamilton our family lives out town now (Guelph). I actually love the atmosphere at Ivor Wynn, and will miss the old stadium but the parking and traffic is nasty and moving it to West Harbour will not make it better. Our neighbors in Guelph also told us last year that they would love to take their kids to the games, but are afraid to tackle the parking and traffic of downtown Hamilton. I support the East Mountain venue, and Bob Young's business case for it. Please do not let this opportunity slip away. Let's continue to build up the East Mountain, utilize the link and the expressway and make Hamilton proud. Hamilton has done a fine job so far rejuvenating the north west side of the city, but plunking a football stadium there does not make any sense to those of us that actually attend games. I can't imagine a Hamilton without the Tiger-Cats. Nick Mol 2010-08-03 21:30:51

The only logical solution is the East Mountian location.City council have been beating a dead horse for way too long on many issues surrounding the revitalization of the downtown core.Bob young has made alot of money and has done so by his foresight in knowing how to make a business workThe most viable thing to happen in the west harbour is too build residential housing and small business along with an area for music and festivals,eg Festival of Friends,It's Your Festival,etc,etc.The East Mountian has the road structure to handle the traffic.Wake up city council.Bob Young has invested alot more into this city than the other previous owners of this franchise have.Maybe your best solution is to have a plebicite on this matter.I as a resident of this city am hopeful that city council does not embarass this city by making the wrong choice. Brandon Mina 2010-08-03 21:38:29 Tom Hmiel 2010-08-03 21:38:44

This is the perfect spot if not in Confederation Park. We need to be able to park close to the Statium. West Harbour is NOT Downtown, It is close to the bay. People find it hard to find a decent place to eat now when we go to Copps why try to tick people off more by putting the statium by the Bay.

russ jodway 2010-08-03 21:42:05 David Dunn 2010-08-03 22:37:45

I believe enough is enough. It is time to put politics aside and do the right thing. After the Pan Am games...the only legacy left is the Tiger-Cats so please City politicials, time to remove your heads from that private oraface.

Diane Irish 2010-08-03 22:44:18

Our family have been season ticket holders for twenty years. We are disturbed at the way Mr. Young is being treated. He is a business man trying to run his business, so when we hear comments that he should mind his own business what do those few people of Hamilton think he is doing? If Mr. Young feels that the East Hamilton Mountain is the best location for the stadium then he must have very sound business reasons for wanting to have the stadium there. How many of the members of Hamilton City Council are running multi million dollar businesses successfully? Personally for our family the location will give us direct access to the stadium. However, more importantly for Mr. Young it will provide easier access for fans from the London, Simcoe, Brandford and Niagara areas. Family members have attended the fire works displays at the Harbour and it has taken them over an hour to navigate their way out of the area because of the traffic congestion. These are people who work in the area so they knew the quickest ways to get out and it still took forever. People who do not know the area would find it quite difficult to leave the harbour location after a game due to the lack of major routes in the downtown area. However, at the East Mountain location fans will have quick, direct access to major highways. City Council should remember that the East Mountain site was not Mr. Young's first choice, however, council has remained focused on the West Harbour site and have not looked at any other sites seriously. I find it ironic that there are two meetings this week to discuss the location of both sites and that the pro harbour group have chosen a time when the football fans will be at the game unable to attend to voice their opinions. We hope the members of the City Council think of the further expansion of the whole city Hamilton and not just one particular area. Sincerely hoping for a successful future for the Tiger Cats in Hamilton. B. Armstrong 2010-08-03 22:44:39

The Future Fund is making it sound like we on the mountain are not part of Hamilton. Where do they think all that money came from? Certainly not just downtown. We all paid into it. So why are they saying it is only good for the downtown area? If they want to do some good downtown build some affordable appartments and housing. That would help the lower city and put in a decent grocery store so people can shop in the Bay area without going west to Dundurn or way east in the city.

Blake Hunter 2010-08-03 22:56:29

As a fan from out of town this is the best location we would attend more games and spend more time and $ in Hamilton. Ken Buchanan 2010-08-03 23:06:58

Bringing the stadium to east mountain expands the city....at the Harbour the site is TOO SMALL and not easily accessible to people that want to drive. Also this will bring a lot of business to the area and therefore expand the city.

Paul Conway 2010-08-03 23:07:29 Glenn Girvan 2010-08-03 23:22:01

My vote will be tied to the results here, the mountain site is an image changing for Hamilton. Glenn

Gloria Buchanan 2010-08-03 23:31:00

We need the Ti-Cat's...and to expand our city, we need to look to growth and the future which is not in a stagnant location that has no possibility to grow!!!! Karl Windsor 2010-08-03 23:34:00

lilyclairmont 2010-08-03 23:39:51

Having been involved in the real estate industry in Hamilton since 1986, and watching how our city has grown over the years, my vote would definitely be for the east mountain. I can see one very big problem with the west harbour site...and that is the parking. Also, access is much easier for Binbrook, Stoney Creek, Grimsby and surrounding area Residents via the Redhill expressway; and for Ancaster and Dundas and surrounding area Residents access via Lincoln Alexander is convenient. Being out and about on the roads of Hamilton and dealing on a daily basis with many Hamilton residents, I've talked to many who welcome the east mountain location. There are also restaurants with once again lots of parking. Convenience is a key word in many residents dialogue. Let's all listen to the wishes of our Ticats. s mcphail 2010-08-04 00:47:43

Patrina Richards 2010-08-04 00:51:45

Oh Boy!!! EAST HAMILTON...ALL the way!!! More room, 'CLEANER' Air!!! They will play betten.no doubt! And, I'm not a mountain girl "now" but was, and I notice a huge difference in my breathing since I moved down the hill. I cannot really see why there would be any other choice?! If the team says "EAST MOUNTAIN" then it should BE East Mountain!!!! For crying out loud...they are the ones playing and representing the city! It should be the CATS CHOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Give them a place where they can BREATHE!!!!!!!!!!! GO CATS GO!!! Mary Alice Dastous 2010-08-04 01:40:13

Mark Dennie 2010-08-04 05:06:53

The city seems to have only one agenda, and is not being flexible at all to other options. I hope they come to their senses before we lose our football club. Bud Freeman 2010-08-04 07:33:29

Linda Heaslip 2010-08-04 07:36:55 Barb Mills 2010-08-04 07:37:50

My comment is just this, think. I grew up 2 blocks away from Ivor Wynne, a residential area. No parking and heaven forbid should you leave your home while a game is on, you return to no parking. The mayor's choice is ridiculous, that is a residential area and there is no parking then no way to get out of the area once the game is over. He is going to lose alot of votes if he pushes for HIS choice. THINK!!!!!

Charlene MacDonald 2010-08-04 07:42:05 sylvia kuhlmann 2010-08-04 07:56:13

Aleksandra Jokic 2010-08-04 08:38:42 Amy 2010-08-04 08:52:59

tammy macdonald 2010-08-04 09:01:46 LORI WHEELER 2010-08-04 09:02:03

Linda 2010-08-04 09:04:53

I support the Hamilton East Mountain stadium location as the best site for the new stadium and hope this gets settled before August 12th. Linda Christine Sandford 2010-08-04 09:12:34

Laura Giannobile 2010-08-04 09:44:54

Great opporunity for Hamilton, You will get a much better turn out if the stadium is in the upper mountain. Nobody wants to go down town anymore, too far/not nice to be walking at night.... barb park 2010-08-04 09:49:08

Let's get this resolved and move on with the construction OR we will have no Pan Am Games or TiCats.

Gail Gauvreau 2010-08-0410:14:37 John Marshall 2010-08-0410:14:50

There is a very real differencebetween providing the city with a viable stadium location and wanting to have plans in place to regenerate the downtown core. The stadium would be in a very pretty location in the west harbour however regeneration of the core will not be accomplished with having people down 10, 20 or 30 days a year but rahter through residential and commercial developement which will have people in the area 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. Plans which have been developed and endorsed by council on a number of occasions. It's time to stand up and be counted on what makes sence for our entire city. C. Bruce Dunham 2010-08-04 10:27:05 Jim Hyk 2010-08-0410:35:30

Robert Brown 2010-08-04 10:51:49 Adam 2010-08-0411:05:08

I have to say that I have liked what the Ti-Cats have proposed for the west harbor. The Amphitheater is 100 times better that a staduim.

Valerie Washburn 2010-08-0411:06:41

Stadium - East mountain!!! Residential - downtown!!! Diane Hinshelwood 2010-08-0411:12:04

Hamilton needs to start looking at the mountain everything else is all downtown. But 1 don't see any improvement in the downtown core even with the Copps & Hamilton place...Hamilton without the Tiger-Cats is unheard of...leave the Bayfront park to its beauty and quietness....Good Luck Mr. Bob Young

Brent Wakeford 2010-08-04 11:22:21

The "Caretaker" has put forth an offer to our city that can not be matched. He has taken this football club franchise and put huge resources into it and now is devoted to putting into a new stadium and bringing a soccer team here. I don't see anyone else offering anything even close to this. Bob Young is not only a businessman, he is a supporter of this great city. This year alone has seen manufacturing jobs lost, businesses closed and revenues pulled from the city. This entrepreneur/visionary has stepped up to the plate and can help us....but only if we let him. The people of Hamilton need to support him and tell city council to make wiser decisions. We elect these persons in power to be our voice and to make smart choices to better OUR city....I have read nothing thus far that proves to me that a west harbor location is better. Make the right choice Hamilton City Council...build this stadium on the east mountain, let Bob Young once again open his wallet to help this city, keep our team where it belongs! East Mountain location = better access, parking, less traffic congestion, better curb appeal, convenient to area's shopping malls and dinning for local revenues. GO CATS GO..„we support you! lance 2010-08-0411:28:28

Dear City Councillors and the Mayor This is a time where the City can shine, and leave a legacy for the people of this GREAT City of Hamilton. The time has come, the research has been done ! If the City of Hamilton doesn't do the right thing and put the Stadium on the East Mountain this will leave a BLACK cloud over the City of Hamilton and the sun will never shine again. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats Organization has done its part, now its time for the CITY Councillors to do the right thing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Hamilton Tiger-Cats mean more to the City than just football its apart of our fabric that hold the City together. The Tiger-Cats do so much for this community that goes unnoticed. The old saying goes.," You don't know what you have until you lose it'. DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN. THE BALL IS IN YOUR HANDS. If the City makes the wrong decision and put the stadium at the west harbour, this not only does this jeopardises the Tiger-Cats future in Hamilton but it will be the downfall of many more things to come. The snowball effect will start!!! The City of HAMILTON Councillors and the Mayor, put your egos aside and make the right decision !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lance Whittaker resident of Hamilton Long time fan of your Hamilton Tiger-Cats Terry 2010-08-0411:37:08 Bart 2010-08-0411:37:30

Jeff 2010-08-0411:38:09

EM Jess 2010-08-0411:38:36

Victoria 2010-08-0411:38:58 bert 2010-08-04 11:39:20

Jason 2010-08-0411:39:38

East Mountain!!!!!!!!!!!! Peter 2010-08-0411:41:41

West Harbour is not fan friendly. It has no roads, no parking, and will not rejuvenate the downtown core. I would not attend a game there because I don't feel like battling traffic to get there and to leave. People want easy access to and away from the game. Also, it is a pipe dream to think that people will leave the game, walk a long distance to go to downtown to eat, drink, shop etc, and then walk back later that night to get their car. Last time I checked that area of the city is not the safest. If you want to rejuvenate the downtown core start by cleaning it up. Then build new condos so more people start to move there. The vast majority of people go to a game and then go home. What people would be interested in is a true game day experience that can only be provided with proper parking. Tailgating would be a lot of fun and build excitement for the game to be played. Where are the supposed 2515 suddenly new found parking spots? Street parking does not count so the numbers are way off. City Council should support Bob Young because he saved the TiCats from monetary extinction. Without him there would be no more TiCats in the city. Mr. Young has lost millions and should not have to lose anymore. Mayor Fred - start respecting his wishes and business acumen instead of your personal preference. Dillon Brouwer 2010-08-0411:44:01 Ben 2010-08-04 11:44:50

Norman Burns 2010-08-0411:45:02

As a rural resident of the amalgamated city of Hamilton, this site works best for me. I attend on average 4 games a year and this will become seasons tickets with an east mountain loction. Travis Lane 2010-08-0411:51:45

Adam Dyment 2010-08-0411:52:05 Raymond Allison 2010-08-0411:52:20

It makes sense to build the Stadium where you can access by car and highways to get to and major exits to come out.All the nonsense on West location is for it would look great on the sky!ine,no on or off ramps to get to it.

Emily Kay 2010-08-0411:53:03 Sean Hall 2010-08-0411:56:45

Wendy Read 2010-08-0411:57:47

GO CATS GO! Dan Kay 2010-08-04 12:00:06

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Carnell 2010-08-0412:01:21 Derrick 2010-08-0412:01:40

Brian Sillett 2010-08-04 12:01:48 Irene kay 2010-08-0412:09:03

Greg Cichosz 2010-08-04 12:09:26 Don Anderson 2010-08-0412:25:28

John Mathers 2010-08-0412:27:12 Tracey Bishop 2010-08-0412:34:43

Vicky Grimshaw 2010-08-0412:35:27

I have sat on the advisory group for both Setting Sail and the West Harbour Group for the last ten years. I feel that the proposed West Harbour site is wrong, as it goes against the Setting Sail plan which was adopted by council a long time ago. Parking is a big issue and I am not sure where Mayor Fred has come up with 2,515 spots 700 metres from the stadium. The Setting Sail plan did not propose for paving parking lots. The East mountain is idea with access easy from the north, west, east & south. And has the space available for parking. Councillors & Mayor before you blow it and scare the PanAm games away - think logically not with a fogged brain. I also do believe that the City is not working with the Tiger Cats, as I have seen the same behaviour happen with other independent groups in our city. Hear the wake call now and get your head out of the fog in the West Harbour - before Aug 10 Regards Vicky Grimshaw Mike 2010-08-0412:39:38

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Ivan 2010-08-04 12:40:06 Jones 2010-08-04 12:40:36

Frank I 2010-08-04 12:40:58 Moe 2010-08-0412:41:21 em

Tony 2010-08-0412:41:59 go cats go!!! Roy 2010-08-0412:42:21 eatem raw!

T.J. Kelly 2010-08-04 12:47:02 Sandra DiMatteo 2010-08-04 12:52:24

Sally Ross 2010-08-04 12:56:00

To keep the cats (they deserve to have a chance to make some $) To keep the games (What's left of them, after this fiasco) To encourage tourism visitors etc Jong-Sung Park 2010-08-0412:56:50

MARYANN D. 2010-08-04 12:58:41

GO CATS GO!!!!!!! EAST MOUNTAIN BEST PLACE TO BUILD A NEW STADIUM FOR THE PAN AM GAMES Laura Teskey 2010-08-0413:00:01

I have been listening to the debates and agree that east mountain is the place to put it.

Keith Kivell 2010-08-04 13:00:27 Annie Kozlar 2010-08-0413:01:28

Vince Simpson 2010-08-0413:02:35 Leslie Sigsworth 2010-08-0413:04:08

It's kinda obvious ,choosing the East mountain site would certainly be advantagious for people travelling into Hamilton to see events at the stadium or simply put ,all the residents of the city know there would be no traffic problems to speak of.Plus there are plenty of exits from the area

Michael L.Brown 2010-08-0413:04:10

The mountain is just the best place to have a stadium the down town core and area for the stadium is finished get with the program LETS GET ON THE MOUNTAIN!! Julie Tiessen 2010-08-0413:04:46

It's a no-brainer.

Rob Woods 2010-08-0413:05:56 Domenic Versace 2010-08-0413:11:17

Go East Mountain.

John & Nancy Maybrey 2010-08-0413:14:28

The East Mountain is a far better location for the new PanAm Stadium due to problems with transportaion movement and accessibility in and out of the area. Confederation Park would also be an ideal location due to highway locations. Good luck!! Norm Sherwood 2010-08-0413:50:36

Really pissed at the mayor. His stubborness is going to cost this city LARGE if he doesn't wake up and see the big picture.

JOHN HASKINS 2010-08-0413:53:51 Jordan Mansfield 2010-08-0414:23:39

Andrew Day 2010-08-04 14:24:38 Bert & Heidi Beraldo 2010-08-04 14:24:38

We agree with Bob Young and his staff that the East Mountain Stadium will be the best for the city and Ti Cats.

John & Gloria Cuvay 2010-08-04 14:25:47

The East Mountain is the only sensible location for this venue allowing patrons from all directions and most importantly allows for ample parking. The future only looks brighter for Hamilton if this location is chosen and will be another opportunity for many other entertainment uses. Sheri Harding 2010-08-0414:42:02

Sue McConomy 2010-08-04 14:48:03 Alex Wood 2010-08-0415:18:37

John baxter 2010-08-0415:20:58 Lisa Urbina 2010-08-0415:44:21

mario de luca 2010-08-0415:51:36

I have been a TI-CAT fan for the last 25 years, & now my daughter is a fan. I would love to see the new stadium on the east mountain for 2-reasons, #1- the redhill expressway and the line makes it easily accessabile from the 403 & QEW. it also would have lots of parking and would be very benifical to all the business on the east mountain. #2- it wouldn;t be as congested as having the stadium in the west harbour. Has anyone done an ENVIROMENTAL study on the propossed site in the west end. and if not why was it not done. also who would want to hear CN RAILWAY and the train traffic comming and going from behind the stadium during a football game. I think that city counclers and the mayor should have a campout in the prospessed site for 1 week and then they should be able to make a decision from taht point on. Why would the mayor have to buy up the homes in the west end, that money can be saved and spent on the vacant land on the east mountain for THE NEW HOME OF THE HAMILTON TIGER CATS. Mike Kennedy 2010-08-04 15:53:08

Only an insane person would build a facility at a location where your number 1 tenant will NOT move to, Does the city have another tenant in mind?

L. Collins 2010-08-0416:08:17 Ishie Stone 2010-08-0416:10:31

Jeff 2010-08-0416:19:30

I want to be able to take the highway to go to Tiger Cats games. Downtown Hamilton near the stadium is cramped and dirty. Glenn Newcombe 2010-08-0416:25:25

Ed Babineau 2010-08-04 16:30:59 johngrigaitis 2010-08-0416:35:55

manus 2010-08-04 16:36:30 John cecca 2010-08-04 16:40:59

I look forward to the new opportunities for this great city and its members.

David Minchin 2010-08-04 16:48:30

The Mayor and Council will gain a lot more respect and support from the public by changing their original postion to building the complex on the Hamilton East Mountain. This is not only my voice but the voice of virtually everyone I discuss this issue with. Stubborn politician or one with a vision for growth and prosperity, which do you want to be labelled as, Mr. Mayor ??? Tommy Diamond 2010-08-0417:00:38

Makes no sense to go to the downtown!!

Matthew Shepley 2010-08-0417:17:35 it is time for new life in Hamilton CFL Football Mike Graham 2010-08-0417:19:00

As long as the cats get a new stadium im happy

M.Monaco 2010-08-0417:45:20 ryan hall 2010-08-04 17:52:55

Bernard Keegan 2918 Upper James st Mount Hope On LOR 1WO 2010-08-0418:17:16

Best Plan. Sean Keegan 2010-08-0418:19:10

Jon Good 2010-08-04 18:22:53

East mountain will work best for Ti-Cats. Especially with all the access to and from this location. West Harbour will need much more than a stadium to revitalize it! Go east mountain - hope to see the Cats in a much better area! Tracy 2010-08-0418:36:31

ANGELO MOSCA 2010-08-0418:52:35

I support Bob Young and Scott Mitchell in the decision to put the new Stadium on the East Mountain. I have been here for over 50 years and I feel it is time to give the fans an accessible stadium and not what the politician want. Wish we still had politicians like Vic Copps.. Go Cats Go.. Angelo Mosca Dr. Paul Gallina 2010-08-04 19:41:15

Ed Yates 2010-08-04 19:48:04 Marc Verrier 2010-08-0419:51:03

Lisa Morikawa 2010-08-0419:55:06 Vanessa Reynolds-Lavoie 2010-08-04 19:58:53

Brittney Pierce 2010-08-04 20:05:59

Keep the Ticats in Hamilton! Stephen Buchanan 2010-08-04 20:06:19

L. kirman 2010-08-04 20:16:38

I beleive the our so called city leader are being bribed by big construction Co. to put the stadium down by the harbour. If the construction starts there the cost will sky rocket, clean up cost unstable ground and the lack of land for roads and parking. The only people to benifit from this location are CONTRACTERS, not the people of Hamilton. Just think about it why are they so pig headed about it the only thing that I know of is money. Scott Kennedy 2010-08-04 21:12:28

Linda Seroski 2010-08-04 21:23:07

We fully support the decision to build a new stadium on the East Mountain. The East Mountain location is a smarter choice due to the fact of easier access from the parkway, parking and the area is not built up, so the noise would not be an issue. Dennis Hill 2010-08-04 21:32:41

Canada Bread is coming to town. The City consulted with them and found a suitable location they needed to be successful to run their business. Are the Tiger Cats not a business? Do they not require a suitable location to run their business also ? Although the East Mountain location may not be the absolute best, it would at least give the Tiger Cats a chance to succeed. The West Harbor location would be a disaster. City Council...Do the right thing!

Edward S. Stencel 2010-08-04 21:33:38

Go Cats go! Mike Fillion 2010-08-04 21:36:12

Jim Ricketts 2010-08-04 21:36:43

The east mountain makes good business sense as that where the people are.Also there is good access to the proposed stadium. We already have Copps Colusium, Hamilton Place, and the Hamilton Convention Center downtown and they have done nothing to bring people into the centre of the city as there is no restaurants there. If the stadium is built at the West Harbor it should be called Eisenberger's White Elephant. Terry Drozda 2010-08-04 21:59:30

chuck zulian 2010-08-04 22:07:49

As a ticat supporter since 1965 and season ticket holder since 1981,1 have coming to games from Richmond Hill (previously from Barrie). Access and parking are critical to the enjoyment of the excursion. The current stadium was fine when nearly everyone lived close, but is a pain to get there, park on lawns and crawl out. Not to mention drive through the saddest urban core in all of southern Ontario. The realities of today demand an easily accessible facility with great parking, fast egress and the capacity to build supporting venues around the stadium. Councillors should stop their pety, myopic and outdated views and get the stadium built. Otherwise, Bob Young can easily rebadge the tean as Mississauga Tigercats and probably triple his earnings from the franchise. A stadium will not save the harbour lands or the downtown unless it is covered and attached to the convention centre, he city would not ante up for that cost. This is the opportune time to get it done Fast Right and Inexpensively. If only all politicos thought as businessmen and true supporters of the community. Keep up the fight Bob!!!! Eugena Gunn 2010-08-04 22:19:50

: It's time to remind the city fathers that we need to step back in time and slap on the title "Ambitious City" again when we could host a Grey Cup game without embarrassment. It's damn hard to be contenders when the city is run by Pussy-Cats.

Opal Tulipano 2010-08-04 22:20:20

This makes so much more sense in the long term and even in terms of responsible traffic flow and parking availability. Lori Pett 2010-08-04 22:25:19

Kevin Berg 2010-08-04 22:36:09 Kim Brown 2010-08-04 22:58:47

Courtney 2010-08-04 22:58:57 Joe Bochek 2010-08-04 23:02:28

Hamilton is a large city.. Why cram everything into one little downtown area, when we have a tonne of under- serviced, under-entertained land in other parts of our great city! We pay taxes to live in these areas. Give us something more than a bunch of cookie cutter homes and side streets. The west has Mac, the downtown has Copps, Hamilton Place and a BUNCH of other entertainment. Give the East something to be known for!

Trevor Pettit 2010-08-04 23:09:50

I am a lifelong Hamilton citizen and have lived on the mountain since the age of four. I have attended Tiger Cat games since the 1950's and will attend games wherever they may play. But Hamilton needs to learn from its past mistakes. The Jackson Suare fiasco, the rebuilding of Gore Park etc. More recently the ill advised redoing of the Lister Block. All of these projects have not, and will not, have any impact on the restoration of the downtown. The east mountain offers arterial roads that are mandatory for stadium success. The west harbour does not. Furthermore we should not even bother with the Pan Am games at a time when our infrastructure is suffering terribly. They are basically glorified high school games. No city in the USA even considers bidding for them. The fact that a 15,000 seat stadium is the size required for the track and field events about says it all. WOW!! 15,000. While we are at it we should scrap plans for the NHL. If you want to play in the big league you must, imperatively, have a big league downtown. We are light years away from that. So can the Bulldogs (who draw flies) and build a 8-10,000 seat arena also in the east mountain area and secure a Major Junior A franchise as most cities in Ontario have. I would suggest to Mr. Young he pursue this avenue rather than a second rate soccer league franchise. Thats it-1 digress Daniel Parry 2010-08-04 23:12:44

Caitlyn Campbell 2010-08-04 23:13:36 Richard Jackson 2010-08-04 23:13:56

Krytstal Jackson 2010-08-04 23:16:08 Tom Salisbury 2010-08-04 23:22:18

Tracey Ashford 2010-08-04 23:42:19

Bring it on... I would love to walk to the new stadium to see the Ti-Cats play!! Dan Millar 2010-08-04 23:51:28

Marg Peddle 2010-08-04 23:54:22 George Hardy 2010-08-04 23:55:55

: Mayor Fred: Stop stubbornly resisting this best alternative just because you believe the Tiger Cats team is trying to run the city or because you hate to lose even when you are opposing a better alternative.

Audrey Hardy 2010-08-05 00:02:17 Randall Cook 2010-08-05 00:08:11

Ed Lopez 2010-08-05 00:47:54

Having been a resident of this city for over two decades, like many others, I too have witnessed and experienced first-hand the unfortunate inadequacies that continue to plague our fair city. I strongly and firmly believe adding a new landmark to the East Mountain of Hamilton will benefit the city and the facility will benefit in turn from the "clean-slate-starting-infrastructure" that is already in place there: 1. Once the project is approved and under way, there will be less effect to daily life over its duration, given the number of access routes to major traffic veins. No offence, but the West End does not facilitate this flexibility and the residents of the area will certainly be much more annoyed. 2. It is no great secret that the West End of Hamilton sustains issues with broken mains. This is a very risky issue where a massive facility will require major support in this respect. residents of this city have already been blacklisted by the insurance industry who in many cases refuses to provide further coverage and at best limits its coverage at high premiums!! Good luck. 3. An impressive facility as the new stadium will be will look crammed in the West End. 4. The MASSIVE Harbour clean-up project was well received and has had great success in attracting more people to the harbour. Will the new stadium cause regression in this regard? 5. PARKING. West End, not so much space; East End lots of space. 6. The city can finally further develop public transit to the East End. Even temporary special shuttle service can be added during the Pan Am Games or Grey Cup. 7. The new East End facility will improve Hamilton's future event hosting bids because of the existing natural convenience surrounding the site. 8. The Mohawk 4 Ice Centre is well situated and would be an asset during the Pan Am Games. How about building a warm-up track around the arena or at least within the Mohawk Sports Park? Let's not complicate things before at least having a clear idea of the risks involved in pursuing the West End site. The East End already offers minimal start-up effort and would launch the project well ahead. Richard Theoret 2010-08-05 01:27:21

Mark LaChance 2010-08-05 05:36:25 really do we want Canada and the world to laugh at us because we built our stadium on toxic waste .east mountain makes sense wake up hamilton east mountain is the only place with addiquite parking and the proper space to build a decent stadium.go east mountain go Rick Laciok 2010-08-05 06:15:33

Parking and visability most important east mountain best location.

Aaron Gordon 2010-08-05 06:57:18 G. Speedie 2010-08-05 07:14:23

It is time for new ideas in new areas with access to roads capable to carry the volume. "Build IT,and they will come"

Ted Bilger 2010-08-05 07:14:58

-1 come to the games and any other events that may be organized, from the rural area of Hamilton. I will only be coming if I have easy access and convenient parking which is the East Mountain location. This is only common sense and a good business decision. Don't waste my tax dollars on another white elephant at the harbour. Ron Kober 2010-08-05 07:16:07

Desmond Kober 2010-08-05 07:19:09

I fully support the east mountain location for the new Pan-Am Stadium. Jerry Ashford 2010-08-05 07:38:26

steve harmer 2010-08-05 07:42:19 the only real choice Lena 2010-08-05 07:44:54

This location would be perfect because of the spaciousness allowing for plenty of parking. Just think of the view of Lake Ontario from an observation deck/revolving restaurant! This could be the CN Tower of Hamilton! Bring it on to the east mountain!!

Ethan 2010-08-05 07:46:16

it would get moor fans because it is easer to get to

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Sharon Forrester 2010-08-05 07:52:03

I like the idea of the stadium being on the East Mountain. City Hall is always upgrading the downtown core and nothing to improve the rest of the city and the downtown core doesn't look any different from when I was a kid except it looks dumpy. I would never go to a game if they put it down there. On the East Mountain it is close and plenty of access all the way around. Come on City Hall wake up will you. Mary Cameron 2010-08-05 07:56:53

East Mountain is a lot cleaner and fresher for a new stadium. The area is up and coming one way to show it off and bring people to that area (instead of Ancaster/Burlington) is to build a stadium. Will be great for business.

Jan Stevens 2010-08-05 08:10:24

To not seriously consider the wishes of the main occupant of the stadium is absurd. The east mountain site has room for parking, is easily accessible from main arteries of traffic, and will not disturb area residents. Does anyone recall the big rock concert in the sixties? The residents around the Ivor Wynne were in an uproar...the mess, the noise! The east mountain location would not need to deal with that. Traffic congestion would be less as there is better access to the main arteries? Are not both locations still HAMILTON? Perhaps council shouldn't dig their heels in the sand as they are doing, and pull their heads out of the sand at the same time. Ed Agnew 2010-08-05 08:12:42

I think this is the best location as downtown will be too too hard to get in and out. Also who's team is this anyway the city if Hamilton or Bob Youngs. The city makes money from the cats so they should have the final say. Thank you Ed

Allyson Agnew 2010-08-05 08:15:36

The East mountain is the better place. The downtown area is too dumpy what a way to impress visitors. Go Cats Go Leslie Grant 2010-08-05 08:17:26

pete stampone 2010-08-05 08:28:09 Nick Sabatino 2010-08-05 08:42:03

Sheila Colvin 2010-08-05 08:44:52

What other logical choice is there? Easy access, lots of parking and seems to be the favorite spot according to tax-payers! Not everything has to be downtown.... kathleen jankevicius 2010-08-05 08:47:26

Cathie Botelho 2010-08-05 08:53:10 spencer 2010-08-05 08:57:48 city hall does not do anything for this city they always blow it away like wonderland

sue birch 2010-08-05 08:58:32 Linda Campbell 2010-08-05 08:59:13

Charles Smith 2010-08-05 09:01:24

I support the East Mountain location for the same reasons it was proposed in the first place Jason Posthumus 2010-08-05 09:13:03 the east mountain is the all round better most obviousplace to have the stadium i support the east mountain

Andrea Dawn 2010-08-05 09:14:02 Mark 2010-08-05 09:14:02

Brandon Mills 2010-08-05 09:17:12

Keep the Cats in Hamilton; the only way to do this is an East Mountain Site. Not only that, but we will be gaining a soccer franchise as well! This is win win win all-round, how can the city not see that? Al Howarth 2010-08-05 09:24:25

I suport the east moutain.

Lory Servos 2010-08-05 09:30:39

The Hamilton East Mountain makes much more sense in terms of accessibility & parking - please be sure there is public transit available from the downtown to the stadium! The West Harbour has so much potential natural beauty - why would anyone want to cover it with a big stadium and parking lots? Ed Boyko 2010-08-05 09:31:44

Shirley Banyard 2010-08-05 09:34:44

I strongly support the east mountain stadium location. Parking plus driving into and out of the west harbour location will be a challenge! East Mountain is has much part of Hamilton as the West Harbour is. Scott Collings 2010-08-05 09:38:50

The east mountain location is such a no brainer that it amazes me that this is even an issue. I hope that everyone remembers what a mess the mayor has made of this at election time. He has made this personal, how unprofessional and unfortunate.

Everett McGrath 2010-08-05 09:49:03 Craig Rosart 2010-08-05 09:57:04

Firstly I applaud city council's efforts and ongoing initiatives to develop Hamilton's downtown and our waterfront. I agree both are critical to the future viability of our great city and for the enjoyment of the harbour's natural beauty which has been blurred by the blight and abuse of industry for decades. But it is equally clear to me that the proposed new stadium development is not the critical component upon which further growth is contingent. Lets get real in terms of what the needs of the TigerCats are. What part of their opposition to a downtown stadium do you not understand? And what are future consumers of stadium events and TiCat fans looking for? Ease of access from local neighborhoods and regional markets, minimal traffic congestion, convenient and inexpensive parking, and security to name just a few. I believe the future development of our downtown and the waterfront is critical. But these developments should be financed by the private sector. City council should focus their case for these developments via private, domestic and international, investment. It is my experience that when a compelling case is developed which ultimately proposes and substantiates an outstanding ROI - they will come. Council is looking for the path of least resistance on this issue. They see federal $$$ being offered and want to steer these dollars downtown. Lets get proactive people. Hamilton's natural assets are finally available for development- never at less cost than right now! And potential investors are waiting for your proposal. Let's get busy!

Less Browne 2010-08-05 10:12:26

I just thought the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Organization has and still is bringing so much recognition to the city of Hamilton that the City would be showing all kinds of support for them, instead of what has transpired so far. I would like to see the new stadium put where you can get in and out without the hassel of an hours wait to get home. Don Bennie 2010-08-05 10:34:21

kyle Brenton 2010-08-05 10:44:30 Linda Arnold 2010-08-05 10:56:32

We live in the East end, why must EVERYTHING be done in the WEST end. WE MUST KEEP THE TI - CATS i in II rm 11 mi II rm II MII n

Daniel Salonen 2010-08-05 11:04:21 T. Daniels 2010-08-05 11:17:00

matt kras 2010-08-05 11:46:26

My dad and I have season tickets this year; he and I have been going to games for over 20 years. I live in Kitchener now and drive to each home game. It has always been a unique but difficult experience to drive to Ivor Wynne and can appreciate why some of my other friends and family, not as dedicated to Ticat football would not go to games. Difficult to drive to, no room for tailgating, an out-of-date stadium are some of the reasons the Ticats are missing out on bringing in the 'casual fan1. If you want to add to that fan base the East Mountain is the only way to go for its accessibility and proximity to outlying areas of St Catherines, Burlington and all of the Golden Horseshoe. With the new proposal set out by Mr. Mitchell I have no reason to think that there can be an issue with supporting the stadium on the East Mountain, as the Ticats are willing to help resolve the facility issues at the West Harbour. The councellors of the city must take into account the future revenue benefits of an East Mountain location, the Grey Cups hosted as Mr. Cohon suggests, the businesses that will grow around that stadium, and use those profits, taxes collected and corporate economy boost to revive the WHOLE city. To think that a stadium must be placed in the downtown to help restore the downtown is not showing the economic creativity and innovation needed to help Hamilton become the great city it was. Pam Raphael 2010-08-05 11:54:50

Mark Voorberg 2010-08-05 12:25:38 Robert Irvine 2010-08-05 12:28:05

OSKEE WEE WEE!

Doug Clark 2010-08-05 12:32:28

Letfs do what is right for the City and the TigerCat organization! Roy Andress 2010-08-05 12:35:41

It's sounds like the good old boys club again!!!! Land owners down at west bay have friends on council who are going to make a lot of money off the tax payers backs AGAIN!! It's going to cost WAY more than 3million to get rid off all the contaminated soil down there and they know itPARKING???? Getting in & out of there after a game...NOT!!! Tax payers paid for Copps...build it ...we'll get a N.H.L. team.Haven't seen one yet & how many years ago was that??? The park down town that council totally screwed up....more tax payers money to pay to tear it all down & make it look like a part again.We were watching CHCH NEWS when council said they were going with west bay THEN the mayor stood there & said NOW WE HAVE TO FIGURE OUT PARKING!!! DAAAAAA isen't there a thing called a feasibility study??? Hasn't council had two years to figure all this out??? EAST MOUNTAIN ALL THE WAY!!! Go-CATS-GO. When are the next elections????? Roy Andress PhilS 2010-08-05 12:49:59 you need a large area for the stadium, the east mountain doesn't need to be cleanup up prior to building in that location while the other location needs a lot of work. The city needs to clean up that area but not to make a stadium. Sue Savage 2010-08-05 13:07:09

Go cats Go !! Good luck,my feelings are that this would work well.

Lisa Vittie 2010-08-05 13:08:51

I want the eastmountain for its easy access. I have been attending the games for over twenty five years and enjoy the atmosphere the current stadium offers. The west harbour is not a easy to get to, as well as, why would we want anybody to drive thru the city on industrial drive to see the lack luster views? The space is not as friendly and inviting as the eastmountain. Lots of restaurants and other businesses are already established up here and easy to get to. Patrick Rombough 2010-08-0513:11:53

Why would anyone build a stadium in a god for saken place like the west harbour? It doesn't make any sense to anyone other than our city fathers who seem to screw up almost every major decision. The only places are 1) east mountain and 2) Confederation Park where some entrepreneur may be interested in building a hotel (casino?) right near the highway where it could be open 365 days a year and visiting teams could stay right next door.

Ada Buchanan 2010-08-05 13:25:09 barbara gough 2010-08-05 13:28:43

Hamilton East Mountain is the logical location.

Lynne Hatzlhoffer 2010-08-05 13:36:43 Andrew Jarvis 2010-08-05 13:46:52

I support the Tiger Cats. They know best where the stadium should be for the team. Bob Young is a man of integrity and we can't expect him to lose an unlimited amount of money for the team. A stadium that is empty 99% of the time won't help businesses in the north end. Andrew Jarvis

MANUEL BOTELHO 2010-08-0513:55:12 Rob Anderson 2010-08-05 13:56:01

It is with great disappointment that this situation has not been resolved as yet. I find it unbelievable that the City leaders are continuing to not have future vision for this community when Mr. Young and the TiCats have consistently brought forth not only financial but legal and planning options at their own expense. I have been a season ticket holder for 18 years and will continue to be out of respect for Mr. Young and his commitment to this City, it is the least I can do!

Jason Parker 2010-08-05 14:08:46 Lori Wright 2010-08-05 14:15:14

Elaine Macmillan 2010-08-05 14:23:05

I am in full support for the East Mountain. We have lots of space there. Lots of parking. It is the ideal spot. Sgt Krytstal Jackson 2010-08-05 14:24:23

Bruce Jackson 2010-08-0514:25:51 Kim Jansons 2010-08-05 14:30:21

Dan Perrett 2010-08-05 14:35:49 Dan Perrett 2010-08-05 14:35:49

John Buchanan 2010-08-05 14:55:31 Brent Layton 2010-08-05 14:58:57

As a McMaster Alumnus I would never have wanted to attend a Ticats game in the downtown/harbour area. My classmates and I regularly frequented the mountain for shoppnig and entertainment and this seems like the most logical place to put a new stadium where there is easy highway access and parking as well as local shops and restaurants. Brent Layton

Vic Homulos 2010-08-05 15:05:58 David White 2010-08-0515:07:13

Keep up the great work.

Gary 2010-08-05 15:20:28

I think this is the best of the two options. Julie Smith 2010-08-05 15:29:04

Barry Smith 2010-08-05 15:29:59

If the team moves to the East Mountain, I will consider purchasing season tickets. Emily Scott 2010-08-05 15:30:25

Jacob Smith 2010-08-0515:30:58 Mike Fraumeni 2010-08-05 15:44:26

It would be a shame if Hamilton city hall chased a good man like Bob Young out of town but that's what could happen. Also, I really like the ampitheatre concept for the WH, fits in more with the ambiance of what that area should be, not a football stadium. Hamilton needs an arts facility like this close to downtown and it would do wonders to bring in some great acts. Thanks Bob for showing leadership for this city!

Rachelle Gervais 2010-08-05 15:51:30 W & N Boyd 2010-08-05 15:55:52

East Mountain has more to offer for all than the west harbour space, access, parking, fresher air and much better atmosphere than the abandoned buildings that need to be removed at quite a cost. With factories operating on that north end site, is the soil surface clean enough to pass regulations? Is the City going to clean up surrounding buildings to make things pretty for the visitors? Open your eyes, Hamilton look at the scene of Burlington Street industries en route to a crown jewel!!! What kind of impression will that be to visitors from other countries for the games? Build in a newer and cleaner environment and make a lasting impression for all. Peter D 2010-08-05 16:00:51

Don Drury's myths on the West Harbour location are brilliant and spot on. I'm not a huge Cats but I support the local team. The best place for the city is the East Mountain location. Good luck! Lillian Kozak-Bond 2010-08-05 16:02:38

jayquanda 2010-08-05 16:03:15 brandon 2010-08-05 16:13:27

d.lambert 2010-08-05 16:31:52

East Mountain is as much a part of Hamilton as the West Harbour. Growth over the last decade has been massive. This is the right location for a new sports facility. Brian Kelly 2010-08-0516:33:11

Brandon 2010-08-05 16:51:03 Michelle Sudden 2010-08-05 17:12:11

Don Wilson 2010-08-05 17:15:20

The Mayor has ignored the facts and the wishes of Hamilton one more time. It is time that he should resign before the electors put him out to pasture. George Perrett 2010-08-05 17:29:16

I tiatally agree it is to congested with ver poor excess for anyone to get to the west harbour area, and disrupt what is already there, Why not go the mountain easy access nothing to tear down or disrupt, I think the people should have a say,

Cameron Bond 2010-08-05 17:34:40

They have said on numerous occassions that Mr. Young has not been cooperative, digging his feet in the sand....though I find it is council that seems to have had blinders installed from the start for West Harbour from the get go. Mr, Young initially wanted it at confederation park and offered up the East Mountain as an alternative. Provide the West Harbour with a more locally suitable amphitheatre that could be used year round. Yet I hear nothing but the West Harbour chant from council. I'm a planner by trade (heavy industrial) and know a little about costs for big money projects. The cities plan would incurr huge costs with site preparation, which I don't think they've been very low with their figures. We finally have a chance to have a team that makes money...I pray council will put their egos in their pockets and listen to a proven business man...rather than the uninformed rantings of some with questionable interests. Anne Leeson 2010-08-05 18:02:13

When I lived in London, we used to travel to Detroit to see some Lions football games at the Silverdome. The first time there, we were absolutely amazed at how efficient their parking was. You literally drove on the lot, parked & walked over the foot bridge to the stadium. After the game we were prepared for a long exit time. But, again we got in the car & literally drove right out to the highway. This excellent system would never have happened if the stadium had been located in the city itself. I can just imagine the traffic mess that will ensue if the stadium is located at the West Harbour. If you want the fans to come, they have to feel as though they can arrive & leave without lenghthy delays. The east mountain is the ideal spot. tomh 2010-08-05 18:14:23 go east mountain! Jason Barr 2010-08-05 18:15:12

Eric Paquette 2010-08-05 18:15:19 Joy Pichler 2010-08-0518:16:11

Frank Vrenjak 2010-08-05 18:16:18 Suzanne 2010-08-05 18:16:26

It just makes sense!!!:)

Kim 2010-08-05 18:16:48 Mike Fraser 2010-08-05 18:18:34

Chris Strachan 2010-08-05 18:18:37

I think the mountain is a great idea for many reasons. Its in a area that is already in development with the recently constructed Home Depot, Best Buy, Famous Players, and a Tim Horton's. Its also close to the Red Hill Expressway and its good enough size land for the stadium with enough room for a big enough parking lot. The downtown idea is a bad one because its in a area that isn't really popular, and there won't be enough room for a big enough parking lot. M. Langille 2010-08-05 18:20:11

It is too difficult to get around downtown, Also the parking is impossible and too expensive. There are residents that don't enjoy the noise or inconvenience of the fans. The east mountain is perfect. We can use the facility for so many other activities, including concerts. It makes the most sense.

Jason Biskupowicz 2010-08-05 18:25:48 Sandra Thomas 2010-08-05 18:27:43

Deanna Heaps 2010-08-05 18:27:55 Deborah Camera 2010-08-05 18:27:56

Dave McDade 2010-08-05 18:32:43 John Buonomo 2010-08-05 18:33:32

I hope it is at the east mountain location. I know for a fact that I will not be attending if it is downtown.

Heather Kindy 2010-08-05 18:34:09

The East Mountain is the best place for the statium, due to better access & space needed. Jaymie Johnson 2010-08-05 18:36:00

Kim Buonomo 2010-08-05 18:36:10 Tracy Fox 2010-08-05 18:42:10

They talk that the stadium in the west will boom the downtown core. The hockey rink only boomed the core for a few years. They should build residential buildings to bring people into the downtown core.

Matt Berardocco 2010-08-05 18:42:40 Liz Motoz 2010-08-05 18:47:33

What would Hamilton be without the Tiger Cats?

Bev 2010-08-05 18:48:19

The mountain has easier access by the link and redhill. The conjestion downtown would be unbelievable and there is no parking. I would not go if it isn't built on the mountain. Josh Smith 2010-08-05 18:51:07

I have watched as city council has stumbled and bumbled there way into making this city the Abbott & Costello of the world. This whole decision on where the stadium should go has been a bad "who's on first" bit. When a company is willing to build in your city and help develop your city you welcome them and work with them to develop your city. The Pan Am games are at our door waiting for a site. I dont think they asked for a view of the water but who knows..

George Gillis 2010-08-05 18:52:06

As a long time resident of Hamilton i am 100% behind the east mountain location. Having 20,000 plus people down at the harbour would be a night mare as far as traffic congestion is concerned, i know i would not be going down there to watch a Ti-Cat game . Phil Burfoot 2010-08-05 18:53:18

I think this is the best location!

zack 2010-08-05 18:56:04 L.Carpenter 2010-08-05 18:56:47

Nancy Burns 2010-08-05 19:07:30

I would like to see the stadium up on the east mountain. My only concern is the Karst Conservation Area. Please do not afftect that. Its a beautiful area to go for a hike. John Finlay 2010-08-05 19:08:18

Lorraine Checkley-Fearman 2010-08-0519:10:24

I believe the east mountain stadium location is the only sensible choice for numerous reasons ie; unlimited FREE parking, easy accessability from any and every direction, public transit accessability, building the stadium on undeveloped land compared to the cost of having to clear and test the land before building, and the list goes on. Common sense says it's the right choice. Jason Berg 2010-08-05 19:29:48

Cheryl Hill 2010-08-05 19:31:06 James Greenaway 2010-08-05 19:36:40

Cecelia Anderson 2010-08-05 19:53:33 rosemary lambert 2010-08-05 19:57:54

Kirk Mcdougall 2010-08-05 20:00:19 Patrick Connell 2010-08-05 20:06:34

Josef Herbinger 2010-08-05 20:09:18 Stephen Wilson 2010-08-05 20:22:36

The west harbour site will not be properly developed by locating a stadium there. It needs residences and commercial development that will bring people into the area more than a few times a year. People living in the area will not allow concerts to be a regular happening due to the noise.

William 2010-08-05 21:06:37 Curt Hayes 2010-08-05 21:09:35

A football stadium that is only used ten times a year will not help out the downtown core. A massive vacant parking lot when the stadium is not in use, would also not help. The East Mountain is a much better decision.

Elizabeth Dalley 2010-08-05 21:24:18 Gillian Leon 2010-08-05 21:41:47

Go East Mountain!

Tom Mathews 2010-08-05 21:52:25

The only option. The north end is a ridiculous site for a stadium. paul morin 2010-08-05 22:01:40

Sean Robinson 2010-08-05 22:04:02

Everybody i know absollutly hates going down the mountain. The mountain is the new core of the Hammer! City council is going to drop the ball here yet again, (Remember Gore park!!!) They will never live this one down if they go to the West end. If it's not too late already! How embarising! Does thier stubborn personal pride have no ends? Alison Murray 2010-08-05 22:13:33

Tim Pow 2010-08-05 22:29:53

I drive drive into Hamilton as a season ticket holder from London, Ontario. East Mountain is easier to access. But, most importantly, if it provides a better financial picture for the team to thrive and be sustainable, that's most important to me. Jerry Foster 2010-08-05 22:54:48

Some of councilmen and the mayor seem to have a one tracked mind when it comes to placing a stadium at the bayfront. If Bob Young wants to help the city by adding something to the bayfront area and have a stadium on the mountain as well, I would call this a win-win situation. If our Hamilton politicians let this opportunity slip thought their fingers they should be ashamed of themselves and resign because they are not looking out for the betterment of Hamilton, they are looking out for their own agendas.

Kelly Kompare 2010-08-05 23:02:00

Can't wait to have my family go see the Ticats more regularly! jayjones 2010-08-05 23:07:21 it just makes sense to have it there... we dont want to lose the ticats over this.

Sean Stach 2010-08-05 23:07:45

I just don't understand why all sides can't agree on a site for the stadium. Apparently the city really doesn't care if they lose both the Tiger Cats and Track and field Awesome work, just awesome!!!!! James Wilkinson 2010-08-05 23:13:34

Assunta Serra 2010-08-05 23:13:40 Tom Gawrylash 2010-08-05 23:13:48

Randy Crook 2010-08-05 23:14:40 Steve Bereziuk 2010-08-05 23:15:07

It's the responsible choice. Don't loose the Ticats. This should never have come to this, my vote is for east mountain.

Jim maza 2010-08-05 23:15:37 Mark Ciaglia 2010-08-05 23:15:50

Don't screw this up City Council.

Kim Holt 2010-08-05 23:15:53 George Copeland 2010-08-05 23:16:07

I believe the west harbor location is completely idiotic due to the fact it will be too hard to move people in and out of that area for football games, and would just cause severe traffic congestion, and headaches and therefore would keep people who might go to the game wouldn't now if the stadium is built in the west harbor location since it's too hard to get to.

Cathy St Croix 2010-08-05 23:17:46 come on City Council, think progessively and for the future of a long standing sports club, and a site for future events that people will not get frustrated coming and going from. Go ahead and develop the west harbour and bring it back to a natural habitat that future generations will visit and appreciate. Patricia Sertic 2010-08-05 23:19:35

I certainly hope that the east mountain site would be the viable option. We were at the harbor for fireworks and it was a nightmare getting back out of the mess. EAST MOUNTAIN— or remember when you vote in NOV. who lost the Tiger Cats.

Andrew Kramer 2010-08-05 23:19:42

It makes the most sense. Parking can be established much easier. Infrastructure will be much easier to build. Less construction costs. No land assessments. No costs to clean the land. Just pure building. Like I said it make the most sense. tyna dunnblacklock 2010-08-05 23:21:12

I do hope Mayor Fred and the other cousellors do the responsible thing and go east mountain. I would hate to lose the Pan am games and also I'd hate to see Dilanni use this against the Mayor in the upcoming election. I support Bob Yound and I beleive and trust he actually cares about the city of Hamilton. Bob Young for Mayor!!!! Go East Mountain!!!!!!

Ted Jablonski 2010-08-05 23:22:21 mike gilroy 2010-08-05 23:26:54

1 am a season buyer and 1 think ticat make hamilton so it should be where they want it

shaheed najak 2010-08-05 23:28:36

As a child at the age of 13,1 do not know the stress that the ti-cat owners are going through.I am a HMFA minor football player and have games at the ti-cat stadium along with my brother who somtimes playes games there with the steel city ironmen too.so i know for my leauge it is very central because there are teams all over the city.the ti-cats also have mini camps at the stadium with us every year.so I fully support the ti-cat owner on the decision of east mountian! thank you! Peter Speksnyder 2010-08-05 23:37:33

A stadium will not revitalize downtown. People moving and living downtown would. Clean up downtown and build new condominiums and that will jump start revitalization. All those individuals and groups who support this notion need to start thinking rationally instead of emotionally. I find it quite ignorant that they completely ignore the request by Bob Young to build a stadium elsewhere. They have not lost millions as Mr. Young has over the past few years. He is one person who truly bleeds black and gold. Perhaps those that support a west harbour stadium should put their money where their mouth is and collect amongst themselves the money Mr. Young has lost. Then they could have a say. Otherwise they should just respect the wishes of a man who has saved the TiCats from extinction. To those council members who will vote on where the stadium should be located; please be rational. No one wants to leave an extra few hours early to see a game and take a few hours to leave a game because of the traffic problems that will arise at a west harbour site. Road infrastructure is not in place. It's that simple. To even suggest that there are 2515 parking spaces within 700 metres on narrow congested side streets is beyond ridiculous. No one wants to battle for those spots. Too many people and too many cars in a small area will cause problems and possible injuries. An East Mountain Stadium makes the most sense. Lots of on site parking, high visibility, and highway access. Make the right decision. Make it East Mountain!

Matt Lester 2010-08-05 23:38:31 knajak 2010-08-05 23:38:46

Andy Melo 2010-08-05 23:44:41

Thank you Bob Young, for the great things i know you can do for this city. I seen the ad on chch, great job. Chris Button 2010-08-05 23:48:16

I support the East Mountain location and see it as the only viable option long-term for the Hamilton Tiger Cats (who will be the primary yearly tenant). It also is the only way that Hamilton will ever once again be able to host the year's most watched single sporting event in the country - The Grey Cup. Lets stop bickering and get this done before Hamilton loses the stadium altogether and perhaps even the team - either would be a tragedy for the city and if they happened I would be asking for resignations from city hall.

Darren Nichol 2010-08-05 23:57:12

Yes, the East Mountain location is definately the spot. It has easy access from any direction, financially stable businesses around the area that are very well supported by eveyone that lives on the mountain and surrounding area. Who know's what lerks under the grounds of the West Harbour site? I know, millions of dollars worth of enviromental clean up! GO EAST MOUNTAIN, GO!!! Thanks, Darren LM Alcorn 2010-08-06 00:19:11

I wish Council would realize that building a stadium is not the way to revitalize downtown Hamilton. The West Harbour is a beautiful location, ideally suited to greenspace, an ampitheatre/recreational center, and mixed residential use. Plunking a stadium and increased parking spaces in the West Harbour will destroy the area forever. I live two blocks from the West Harbour, and if the stadium goes there, I will sell my home.

JOHN NERO 2010-08-06 00:52:48

GO EAST MOUNTAIN Evan Gaddye 2010-08-06 01:47:01

It would be a huge loss to the city if the Ti-cats left, the mayor and councilors need to work with Bob Young and get a deal worked out to keep the Cats in Hamilton for another 150 years!

Bruce Dimmock 2010-08-06 01:47:02 Jamison Willis 2010-08-06 04:12:27

It'd be perfect for the growing stoney creek mountain area and would bring more people from other surrounding citys now with the RED HILL EXPRESS right there also!!

Ralph Christmas 2010-08-06 05:56:19

: i support the east mountain site for better parking. Ashley 2010-08-06 05:59:40

Rick Stinson 2010-08-06 06:41:11

I believe the best place would be at Confederation Park, but if that place is not possible than East Mountain location is the best second place location. Build it right, no less than 25,000 seats and lots of parking. Build it now and stop all the Bull Shit, make it a place that Hamilton could be proud of. Go Ti-Cats. Rick. william kerr 2010-08-06 07:00:50 go east mountain down town sucks

Stephanie Vrenjak 2010-08-06 07:02:54

I feel the mountain is more accessible with the hiway right there, Also more room for parking. ron mino 2010-08-06 07:04:23

Barbara Micieli 2010-08-06 07:05:02

This is the only sensible location. Scott Wordock 2010-08-06 07:31:58

GO CATS GO! Please let Hamilton make the right decision. This is the kind if debate that should go to the people in a referendum. Not be based on the sole decision of the meatheads that I didnt elect... yay for democracy... If Hamilton loses the cats, than what do we have??? The Cats bring many of us together...Its something for ua all to be proud of... This IS about the Cats....! Don't build a stadium that is going to be used for a couple weeks then lie dormant forever...

Angelo Muraca 2010-08-06 07:32:17

Let's govern this city with some common sense. The east mountain location is a win/win for everyone... torn knight 2010-08-06 07:51:55

Krzysztof Apriasz 2010-08-06 08:03:07 murray staples 2010-08-06 08:14:49

Stadium should be where there is the most road accessability. Bob Young did not get where he is today without the savvy for good business sense, Fred cannot or will not see the great possibilities of the stadium being on the Mtn, he lives in the last century. Waterfront should be a PEOPLE place, with ampiphtheatre and wave pool and skate board park and soccer field, thats where young people would go

Chris van Doom 2010-08-06 08:14:51 Mark Dennis 2010-08-06 08:22:20

Marshall Warren 2010-08-06 08:42:48

Lets stop all the "talking" and just get this done. The east mountain is growing and it will only benefit the city by putting this in a place people actually want to come to. Amanda 2010-08-06 08:43:05

D.Manary 2010-08-06 08:44:46

The site is already there and no money would be spent cleaning it up. It is an ideal spot. Trevor Roszel 2010-08-06 08:48:58

Antony Cannell 2010-08-06 08:56:20

For those not familiar with the area, I live just minutes from the proposed site which is thriving with mix of commercial, residencial, recreational parks and good schools. Nearby is the new Cinema, Home Depot, Best Buy, RBC, Starbuck and Tims. It has all the road infrastructure, lots of land and is what the area needs to support the Hamilton Airport development. In summary it makes sense building for the future and potential expansion past the short term! Kerri Ambridge 2010-08-06 09:01:20

Jim Sibley 2010-08-06 09:01:27

I believe that the East Mountain location is definitely the right way to go. It took 50 years of haggling, studies, etc., before we got the Red Hill Parkway built and it has made a HUGE difference in easily accessing all areas of the Mountain from anywhere. Let's take advantage of that accessibility NOW and build the stadium on the East Mountain where it should be built. sven huegel 2010-08-06 09:09:42 east mountain is the way to go, no parking at the west harbour, the west harbour location will not revitlize downtown either

Rodney 2010-08-06 09:15:37

Let's get this thing started. I can't wait for this new stadium to be our new home for the next 141 years plus... Also I hope that the organization gives people the chance to purchase bricks being used to build the stadium. Something like what the Montreal Alouettes did with the Perceival Stadium and the Bell Centre. I WANT MY NAME ON THIS STADIUM... OSKEE WEE WEE.... Kim Pastrak 2010-08-06 09:16:37

The west harbour is not a feasible location, and I'm extremely annoyed that the mayor refuses to acknowledge it. I have not forgotten that this is an election year and unless some logical decisions are made soon, he has lost my vote.

Grant Rorabeck 2010-08-06 09:19:01 Rob Selvaggi 2010-08-06 09:23:06

Mandy Lammers 2010-08-06 09:23:58

Keep the ti-cats in Hamilton! They are a crucial part of our community! Ryan Deschamps 2010-08-06 09:28:03

Paul Oakley 2010-08-06 09:45:50 Bruce Walter 2010-08-06 09:58:39

Move ahead. Put it on the East Mountain 100% over the west harbour. The only other option would be to tear down Scott Park and Ivor Wynne and put up a better stadium with parking right where it is encompassing both locations.

Linda & Rick Urquhart 2010-08-0610:02:26

Cheers for the East Mountain stadium location! We live in Smithville and we are an avid fan of the Ticats! We refuse to go downtown due to heavy traffic volume etc. and a stadium on the mountain is perfect for the niagara area to drive to. It takes us only 20 minutes to the new stadium and the harbour front is way to far to travel. Good Luck Bob Young and team! I know we will all win this one! It only makes sense.Thanks to all of you! & Good Luck!! Sandy Woodcox 2010-08-06 10:03:34 we love the ti-cats in the sault ste. marie.

Linda Moore 2010-08-06 10:10:19 L.M. Graves 2010-08-06 10:15:50

I agree that this is the best location, the harbour location just doesn't make sense, no parking and a really bad location.

Norm Hollingshead 2010-08-0610:17:36 the best location is the east mountain, easy access and will give lots of parking and a statium for other events for the future. Bill 2010-08-0610:18:00

Go Cats Go!

Kim 2010-08-06 10:19:05

My daughters and I are supporters for the East Mountain location for the new stadium. I do not like visiting the downtown core for any reason. My concern is the parking and congestion that now is a problem when festivals are held in the West Harbour area. With the one-way streets and one lane roadways, it just doesn't make sense. I would not go to any games held at this location because of this problem. Also with the push on going "GREEN" does it make sense to have all those idilling vehicles trying to make their way out of the area aftergames???!!!! GO EAST MOUNTAIN!!! Dragan Stojanov 2010-08-06 10:20:30

GO East Mountain GO

Dragoslav Grmusa 2010-08-06 10:28:17

I lived in the east end my whole life and I think the east mountain is perfect for a brand new stadium Go east mountain. dave cowles 2010-08-0610:33:47

Marie Whiting 2010-08-06 10:34:58

EAST HAMILTON!!! HANDS DOWN should be the site! Gary Auger 2010-08-06 10:46:20

Darlene Gilbert 2010-08-06 10:49:46 the mountain is a perfect location...easy access from 403 and QEW and it'll be a gem on the hill. Mark Gilbert 2010-08-06 10:51:27 the mountain is perfect - no traffic snarl-ups and better access. And let's face it, HSR can be easily re-routed to include this mtn location in it's routes. There isn't a hidden agenda with city counsel, is there?

Julie Gilbert 2010-08-0610:52:57

If there were better parking and easier location I may attend a game once in a while Joe Drake 2010-08-06 11:09:19

How much more does Bob Young and the HAMILTON TIGER CATS have to do to show how much they love this city and there fans.I think its about time Mr.Eisenberger and city council got behind Mr.Young ( THE CARE TAKER ) AND GAVE HIM THE BALL. Mr.Eisenberger I don't think Bob Young is trying to take your job or the job of city council away. I believe he is trying to Help you shape this fine city. Yes help not dictate Joe Drake

Ryan Cruickshanks 2010-08-06 11:15:56

I don't know about anyone else, but if I'm going to be buying season tickets for the new stadium, I want the chance to see a Grey Cup. At the West Harbour site, this won't happen. GO EAST MOUNTAIN! hope Gibson 2010-08-06 11:22:12

matt 2010-08-0611:23:17 Toni McFarlane 2010-08-0611:23:19

The East Mountain is the best location for the new Stadium for a number of different reasons. The vast majority of new homes are built up here so why not have the Stadium closer to the people, the Line and expressway have made have a great difference with traffic and the mountain residence deserve to have at least one major attraction in our area since our tax dollars will be also going to help finance the Stadium.

Ric Clark 2010-08-06 11:26:42

A stadium in the east mountain would persuade me to attend more games and consider buying season tickets! Go Cats Go to the East Mountain! lance whittaker 2010-08-0611:35:30

I went to the rally last night at Carmens, what a great event the Tiger-Cats put on !!!!!!! A job well done !!!!!!!!! GO EAST MOUNTAIN !!!!!!