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The Chin Podcast

The Chin Podcast
Hamilton, Canada
Hamilton
Taxes
Real Estate
Housing
Encampments
Development Charges
Thrive Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario
Burlington, Ontario
Ancaster
Housing Crisis
Policy Reform
Business
City Hall
Transparency
Public Safety
HST
Turkstra Lumber
Ward 12

A Hamilton-based podcast fostering authentic conversations on business, policy, and real estate to inform, inspire, and advance economic prosperity.

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Kelly Oucharek — lifelong North End resident, 27-year registered nurse, mother of four, and 2026 Ward 2 Councillor candidate in Hamilton — joins The Chin Podcast for an honest, in-depth conversation.

In Part 1, Kelly shares her roots in the Survey (... more

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 prac... more

Is local democracy quietly being rewritten in Ontario?

Daniel P. Chin talks with Joe Gaetan, independent researcher and Burlington volunteer, about Strong Mayor Powers. Joe has no political stake yet spent months analyzing the legislation. His four-... more

In this powerful 2-hour-34-minute conversation, third-generation Hamilton businessman Peter Turkstra — CEO of Turkstra Lumber — delivers an unfiltered look at why Hamilton is spiraling despite its enormous potential. From 23% property tax increases t... more

In this 2-hour deep-dive conversation, lifelong Hamiltonian and Ward 3 Councillor candidate Andrew Selman joins Daniel P. Chin for a candid discussion ahead of the October 26, 2026 municipal election.

Andrew shares his personal story, the exact mome... more

The Chin Podcast, hosted by Daniel Chin, aims to foster authentic conversations on business, government policy, and real estate to inform, inspire, and advance economic prosperity in Hamilton and beyond. The podcast provides actionable insights to na... more

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Kelly Oucharek
Ward 2 Council candidate, Hamilton registered nurse and community advocate
Self/Campaign
Episode: She's a Nurse, A Mother & Now Ward 2 Hamilton Councillor Candidate | Kelly Oucharek Full Interview
Fred Bennink
Ward 12 Counselor candidate; former Hamilton Police Services Board vice chair; former Zip Signs Limited owner
Candidate for Ward 12, Ancaster and West Flamborough; former business owner; former police board member
Episode: 35 Years in Ancaster: Fred Bennink's Plan to Restore Hope in Ward 12
Joe Gaetan
Independent researcher on municipal governance in Ontario
Burlington-based researcher
Episode: Strong Mayor Powers: Is This the End of Local Democracy? Joe Gaetan | The Chin Podcast
Andrew Selman
Candidate for Ward 3 Councillor, Hamilton
Hamilton City politics
Episode: Andrew Selman: Housing, Taxes, Encampments & Transparency | The Chin Podcast Ep. 001

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Daniel Chin
Host of The Chin Podcast

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#108
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She's a Nurse, A Mother & Now Ward 2 Hamilton Councillor Candidate | Kelly Oucharek Full Interview
Q: What are your top priorities in the first 100 days if elected?
She highlights meeting with business owners to rebuild trust, forming a collaborative network across sectors, and focusing on tangible actions like safer parks and streets, better housing solutions, and accountability in governance.
She's a Nurse, A Mother & Now Ward 2 Hamilton Councillor Candidate | Kelly Oucharek Full Interview
Q: What is your campaign slogan and how did it come about?
Her slogan listening, acting, your voice emerged from a public survey where residents expressed frustration with feeling unheard. She adopted it as a guiding principle, and she notes it reflects her approach to advocacy and public service.
She's a Nurse, A Mother & Now Ward 2 Hamilton Councillor Candidate | Kelly Oucharek Full Interview
Q: Tell our listeners who you are and what drove you to run for Ward 2.
Kelly describes herself as a lifelong Hamiltonian, a nurse for 27 years with deep North End roots, and a mother of four who felt compelled to run after seeing how residents were feeling unheard and facing systemic issues. Her motivation stems from a mix of personal experience and a desire to improve community safety, housing, and governance.
Andrew Selman: Housing, Taxes, Encampments & Transparency | The Chin Podcast Ep. 001
Q: How would you differentiate yourself from other candidates?
By leveraging a direct, data-driven, process-focused approach; clear communication; and a willingness to engage with stakeholders regardless of political persuasion, focusing on root causes and practical, measurable solutions rather than rhetoric.
Andrew Selman: Housing, Taxes, Encampments & Transparency | The Chin Podcast Ep. 001
Q: What does success look like after four years in office?
A fully audited, transparent city budget; cleaned alleys and parks; improved roads and transit; revived commercial corridors like Barton Street; a functioning, data-driven governance model; and a Hamilton where small businesses thrive and residents feel heard.

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The show shines a locally focused lens on business, policy, and urban development, with a steady emphasis on municipal governance, fiscal accountability, and real estate impacts. Across recent episodes, listeners are treated to in-depth interviews and analysis around topics like strong mayor powers, housing affordability, development charges, budgeting transparency, and data-driven city processes. The conversation style often blends personal background, case studies from Hamilton and surrounding areas, and calls for citizen engagement, aiming to equip residents, business owners, and local operators with practical insights for participating in municipal democracy and economic vitality. A standout throughline is a commitment to transparent, a... more

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2. Fred Bennink
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