Statement by Evan Snow

To the decision-makers and stakeholders of Hamilton,

I am a third year medical student training outside of Hamilton. At my stage of training, I will be deciding where to continue my training and potentially where to practice as a physician in the next 6 months.

I grew up in Toronto and spent 10 years in Montreal (for post-secondary education and work). I seem to be hard-wired for city life, and both of these cities are phenomenal.

As I have been considering where to land and grow roots, with my partner, who also a to-be physician, I have heard a lot of positive things about Hamilton. In my mind, it is competing with Toronto and Montreal. Your city is billed as a bright, dynamic place to live, enriched by its natural beauty, entrepreneurial spirit and industrial history. I have to say, I am very interested in moving there!

The LRT is an incredible draw, as well. I can imagine how much that would enhance the community and consolidate the positive trajectory of the city. It sounds like an amazing opportunity to set Hamilton apart, encourage more growth and implement planned infrastructure in a way other cities cannot!

I recognize I do not have a stake in Hamilton's growth or LRT currently, but I did want to share my perspective as an prospective Hamiltonian. If my commentary is unwanted or inappropriate as an outsider, I humbly take it back.

I hope this letter was useful in some way :)

Evan

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