Statement by Vladimir Smiljanic

I have lived in Hamilton since I was I was 6 years. My parents decided to pick up everything and leave from Europe and come to Canada. They left everything to start over here in Hamilton. Hamilton provided them with jobs and tools to give us the life we have today and for that I am forever grateful. Though I don't live in the city anymore (my parents are still there...my dad works in East Hamilton) I still care what happens to my hometown.

Being a recent graduate from University of Waterloo Planning program I know the unbelievable benefits Light Rail Transit provides a community and a city. The initial investment is tremendous but the future economic gains are exponential. You don't have to leave the continent to see it's success. Just look at a city like Portland, Oregon which has embraced light rail transit and has used it as the main transportation infrastructure in it's city.

I care about Hamilton and want it to prosper. The cities location in this part of the continent gives it enormous potential for economic success. The city needs to start taking hold of these opportunities to give future families the same opportunities my family was lucky to receive.

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