The Chin Podcast

28/04/2026

Why is Hamilton’s Police Budget Skyrocketing? 🔥
Andrew Selman gives the honest breakdown:
Body cameras, cloud storage, video redaction, rising ammunition costs, new body armor, and automatic rifles in every police vehicle… these are driving massive increases — many of which are outside the City’s control.
He also says the Hamilton Police could do a much better job explaining these costs to taxpayers.
Smart budgeting means understanding the real reasons — not just the headline number.
What do you think?
Are these increases justified? Should the City push harder for savings?
Comment “YES” or “NO” 👇 and tag a friend who needs to see this!

23/04/2026

When the staircase was on fire, he ran straight toward it.
Andrew Selman didn’t hesitate.
He kicked down a burning door and helped rescue a trapped family from an apartment fire in Hamilton.
What moved him most? Seeing neighbors from all backgrounds come together — no politics, no division — just people working as one to save lives.
This is what real community looks like. ❤️
Would you run toward the danger to help your neighbors?
Drop your thoughts below 👇 and share this if you believe in stronger, united communities!

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21/04/2026

Hamilton’s Housing Crisis: Why It’s Taking 33 Months to Build Homes

Most politicians just talk about the housing crisis.

Andrew Selman is calling out the real problem holding Hamilton back.

Hamilton has one of the slowest development approval processes in Canada — 33+ months just to get permits approved.

That’s not just slow… it’s killing new housing supply.

Meanwhile, cities like Halifax are doing it in only 9 months.
One clear example: The Philpott Church site across from TD Coliseum sat in bureaucracy for years. Instead of new homes, it’s now becoming a parking lot.

Andrew Selman says we need to stop the red tape and streamline the permitting process so good builders can actually build.

Real solutions over more taxes.

What do you think?

Should Hamilton dramatically speed up approvals to fix the housing shortage?

Drop your honest opinion in the comments 👇

Like if you want faster housing development in Hamilton!

20/04/2026

If Hamilton had $100M to spend…

would you fix what people SEE —
or what actually matters?

Roads. Sidewalks. Safety.
Lowering future tax pressure.
Cleaning up the parts of the city people deal with every day.

No big announcements. Just real improvements.

So here’s the question:

👉 Where would YOU spend $100M?

19/04/2026

Most People Play It Safe… He Risked Everything For His City 🔥

“The risk of NOT running was greater than the risk of running.”

While most people stay quiet and avoid risk…

Andrew Selman stepped up.

He’s facing attacks, graffiti, and criticism — but he’s doing it for his daughter, for seniors struggling with tax hikes, for long-time neighbors, and for a better future in Hamilton.

This is what real courage looks like.

Would YOU risk it all to make your city better?

Be brutally honest in the comments 👇

Drop a 🔥 if you respect this level of commitment.
Share this if you want more leaders like him.

17/04/2026

What does a better Hamilton actually look like?

Cleaner streets. Stronger businesses. Real pride in the city.

This conversation breaks down what success should look like over the next four years — and whether we’re on track to get there.

Full episode on YouTube (The Chin Podcast)

What would you want to see change first?

16/04/2026

What does Hamilton’s future really look like?

Andrew Selman lays out his vision — but the bigger question is:

Are we heading in the right direction?

Full episode on YouTube (The Chin Podcast)

15/04/2026

Hamilton had momentum… and then we lost it.

What’s really holding the city back?

Full episode on YouTube (The Chin Podcast)

15/04/2026

🚀 The Chin Podcast is officially LIVE!

I’m excited to announce the launch of The Chin Podcast — candid, in-depth conversations about business, real estate, policy, and building a stronger future for Hamilton.

For our very first episode, I sat down with lifelong Hamiltonian, data analyst, auditor, and Ward 3 Councillor candidate Andrew Selman for a powerful two-hour conversation.

We dive deep into:
- The moment he decided to stop just commenting on City Hall and actually run for office
- His data-driven take on Hamilton’s housing crisis, skyrocketing property taxes, urban blight, encampments, public safety, and drug policy
- Why transparency and broken processes at City Hall are costing taxpayers millions
- What kind of city he wants his daughter to inherit in 20 years
- The emotional story behind the apartment fire rescue that still stays with him

This is raw, honest, and solutions-focused — exactly the kind of conversation our city needs right now.

👉 Watch the full episode now (with timestamps):
https://youtu.be/OaiLt0oETNE

👉 Visit the new home of The Chin Podcast:
https://thechinpodcast.com

If you care about Hamilton’s future — whether you live here, own property, run a business, or invest in the city — this episode is a must-watch.

Drop a comment: What’s the biggest challenge you want the next City Council to solve?

Make sure to subscribe on YouTube so you don’t miss future episodes with more builders, investors, policymakers, and leaders.
Let’s build a better Hamilton through honest conversations.

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 ...