35 Years in Ancaster: Fred Bennink's Plan to Restore Hope in Ward 12

Fred Bennink Ward 12 candidate opens up about what real leadership looks like in Ancaster and Hamilton. A lifelong resident with 35+ years in the community, former business owner, and Vice Chair of the Hamilton Police Services Board, Fred shares practical solutions on safety, roads, taxes, and restoring hope for Ward 12.Ward 12 Councillor candidate Fred Bennink discusses honest leadership for Ancaster & West Flamborough in the 2026 Hamilton municipal election.🔑 Timestamps:00:00 Intro & Fred’s Personal Story03:23 Raising a Family in Ancaster & Vision for Ward 1207:17 Community Safety & Police Board Experience12:43 Break & Enters, Youth Crime & Feeling Safe18:52 Roads, Infrastructure & Speed Bumps24:20 Rain Tax, Development Charges & Fairness33:25 Smarter Spending & Fiscal Responsibility43:23 Leadership is Service & Non-Profit Work48:40 Provincial Run vs Municipal Race53:16 What Convinced Fred to Run59:55 Low-Hanging Fruit & Fixing the Core1:01:56 Hope for Hamilton’s Future1:19:51 Final Message to VotersIf you live in Ward 12 or want better governance in Hamilton — safer streets, lower taxes, and leadership that actually serves residents — this is an essential episode.👉 Follow & Support Fred Bennink:Campaign Website: https://bennink.caYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Fred.BenninkLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-bennink-929a06392/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fredbennink/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582737594285Subscribe to The Chin Podcast for more honest conversations on Hamilton politics, real estate, and local leadership. Drop your biggest Ward 12 concern in the comments below — Fred or I may reply!#HamiltonElection2026 #Ward12 #FredBennink #Ancaster #HamiltonPolitics