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Bratina was one of the most consistently 'urban' voting councillors prior to his mayoral run. Very similar to Jason Farr. They understand their constituents. He has happened to antagonize council more than his predecessors, but I don't think it's changed anything. The key point that overwhelms any policy angle a councillor may claim to have is that the city is broke and can't raise new money. Bratina couldn't have been a better friend to the liberals and all he got was a pittance for so-called all day Go.

I'm surprised Hamilton doesn't have Rob Ford type trying to get elected. I pay as much in taxes as my friends with houses worth twice as much in Toronto. I think the answer is that the likes of Pasuta, Jackson, Ferguson and Clark could really care less about their jobs and are just pulling in salaries.