All testimonials were written by Hampstead residents
These testimonials are all from Hampstead residents past and present. Some have passed away or moved out of Hampstead.
“I can’t see anyone doing a better job running the town than Mayor Steinberg.” Neil Weinman – Stratford Rd. resident |
“I find your availability to the residents both by phone and e-mail to be quite unique. When I have called, you have either answered my question or gotten the necessary help I needed. Thank You.” Mary Szego – Stratford Rd. resident |
“Bill Steinberg is what we all seek as a mayor. With two terms of municipal governance to measure, we know our Mayor is a fair minded, responsive, hands-on – and most noteworthy in this day and age – an unquestionably honest and ethical leader whose unselfish concern is to better the lives of us, the citizens of Hampstead. With a public track record that does everyone proud, why would anyone want to replace the demonstrated leadership of Bill and his team of councillors?” Donna-Lee & David Kauffman – Eton Cr. residents |
“I endorse your honesty, vision, attention to detail, fairness, transparency, your ability to stand up to extreme negativity, and your extreme attentiveness to every email or call that always concludes with results. Continued good luck and success.” Jeff Frank – Dufferin Rd. resident |
“Simply put, Bill Steinberg is the Mayor that cares. He cares about our town and each resident. He proves this over and over again by being accessible by phone every evening, by welcoming our calls and listening. He returns our emails and calls with a positive view and solution. Thank you Bill. We have faith in you as our Mayor. We wish you many more.” Barry and Carol Stein – Queen Mary Rd. residents |
“When confronting considerable challenges with my lawn after Bell Media decimated it to install some equipment, I was lucky enough to have our wonderful Mayor, Bill Steinberg, help rectify the situation quickly, efficiently and with great empathy. He really is a man of action and integrity, always there for his residents in all the ways that matter.” Gail Campbell – Fallbrook resident |
“As a long time Hampstead resident, I can truly say that we have never had a Mayor as dedicated as Bill Steinberg. He has kept tax increases low while fixing our infrastructure which was in a terrible state following the borough years. The town is more beautiful than ever. He responds to residents promptly and takes a serious interest in all issues big and small. When I needed his help with the Israel Bond organization, he happily agreed even though he is very busy. I will vote for Mayor Bill.” Ora Stolovitz – Netherwood Cr. resident |
“Congratulations on being awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal by the Governor General of Canada and your peers in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Kim Davidman, Thurlow Rd. Resident |
Lise and Robert Issenman – Kilburn Cr. residents |
Bill Reim – Granville Rd. resident |
Allan & Terri Axelrod, Thurlow Rd. residents |
Howard Burak, Queen Mary Rd. resident |
“WHY I SUPPORT WILLIAM “BILL” STEINBERG FOR MAYOR OF HAMPSTEAD Having worked with Bill for the past 11 ½ years as a Councillor for our Town, I can truly state that he is the epitome of what a good and dedicated Mayor should be. He is honest, hard-working and result orientated. As you all know he has constantly and consistently kept our property tax increases below inflation, thereby demonstrating his strong administrative skills. He is always available, day or night. He responds in short order to all e-mails and phone calls. He takes a great and serious interest in all issues brought to him by our citizens and resolves them with due dispatch. Bill makes it his business to be fully aware of the issues involving the portfolios of each of my fellow councillors, and is always available for assistance and guidance. He has an excellent track record as Mayor of Hampstead. During his tenure as Mayor, we have never suffered a deficit and out financial position has always remained strong. He has greatly improved the infrastructure of our Town by improving our roads and water mains. He has reduced our debt. He was instrumental in the sale of the fire station which provided the Town with 5.5 Million Dollars thereby enabling the Town to engage in extensive infrastructure and beautification projects without incurring debt. The sale of the fire station will also increase our tax base considerably. Hampstead is most fortunate to have as our Mayor a man who devotes approximately 60 hours a week or more to our Town, a man with experience, who is fair, has great leadership qualities and is unbiased, a man who always gets the job done. That is why I support the candidacy of William “Bill” Steinberg for a fifth term as Mayor of Hampstead.” Harvey Shaffer |
Mina Kupferberg – Ferncroft Rd. resident |
Dr. Ron and Sandra Feldman – Thurlow Rd. residents |
Gary Shapiro, demerger leader, co-founder of CRITIQ, and Queen Mary Rd. resident. |
Mildred Nathanson – Ellerdale Rd. resident |
Melissa Daniel – Fallbrook Rd. resident |
Perry Kliot, Dufferin Rd. resident |
Allan Flegg, Stratford Rd. resident |
Elliott Shuchat – Holtham Rd. resident |
Don &Louise O’Donnell – Dufferin Rd. residents |
“It is my pleasure to endorse you in the upcoming election; I appreciate your prompt attention to my calls and/or emails; I feel that Hampstead is in good financial step under your stewardship. Keep up the good work and bonne chance en novembre.” Murray Sklar – Dufferin Rd. resident |
Anat and Jeff Gerstein – Albion Rd. residents |
“Just a note to thank you for always answering your emails and answering them so quickly! I know that if a request makes sense then you’ll do your best to implement it. Good Luck.” Barry Smith – Harrow Road resident |
“On behalf of my wife Gloria and myself, we would like to express our appreciation for the very efficient manner in which you and your team of city councillors have administered the Town of Hampstead. Repairs to the infrastructure were managed extremely well and it does add to the ambiance of Hampstead. In addition, I always get a chuckle reading the “Hampstead” bulletin when you state that you could be reached up to midnight, seven days a week. You are to be applauded for your dedication which is unheard of in this day and age.” Gloria and Al Stieber – Netherwood Cr. resident |
Norman Levine – Queen Mary Rd. resident |
“We have been Hampstead residents for over 40 years. There have only been 3 mayors in all that time. Bill Steinberg is definitely the most responsive and accommodating mayor that I have dealt with. When I approached him with the problem of speeders on Heath Road, he reacted by having speed bumps installed. I believe that this Town needs Bill Steinberg to continue being our mayor.” Kenneth M Wolfe – Heath Rd. resident |
“We have known Bill Steinberg for over a quarter century as a friend and fellow Hampstead resident. There is no question in our minds, that after observing his tenure as mayor over the past eight years, that Bill has provided the leadership the Town has needed with honesty, devotion, integrity, tenacity, and grit. The results speak for themselves – a safer, cleaner, greener town whose financial management has been of the highest order. He has kept our taxes low, has built solid, trusting relationships with labour and made Hampstead the most desirable area on the island in which to live. We need more of Bill, not less!” Dr. Zeev and Gabi Rosberger – Queen Mary Rd. residents |
Dr. Saul Frenkiel – Thurlow Rd. resident |
“I will be very happy to vote for you in the next mayoral election. You have been very attentive to my traffic concerns on Finchley road. I appreciate your help in implementing speed bumps on our street to increase safety.” Dr. Michael Singer – Finchley Rd resident |
Galila Peleg – Wexford Cr. resident |
“Based on my personal experience with Bill Steinberg as our Mayor, I can not even begin to imagine anyone coming close to his level of leadership, devotion, openness and commitment to all residents of Hampstead. His response time to any of my past concerns have always been immediate (even while he is travelling, emails were responded to within minutes). I find great comfort in having a Mayor who genuinely cares about residents’ issues and expediently strives to resolve them. Without repeating many of the facts posted on this page, I concur with them wholeheartedly.” Robert Komlos – Cleve Rd. resident |
George Galambos – Dufferin Rd. resident |
Judith Florian – Dufferin Rd. resident |
Sylvia Itzhayek – Finchley Rd. resident |
Victor Azerad – Thurlow Rd. resident |
Anna Katz – Aldred Cr. resident |
Mike Meir – Harrow Rd. resident |
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell A. Fox – Dufferin Rd. residents |
Leslie and Gary Ornstein – Queen Mary Rd. residents |
“My husband and I have lived in Hampstead for the past 33 years and I remember when William Steinberg (before he became our mayor) fought against the mergers and de-mergers to keep our town from becoming one mega city with Montreal. He encouraged all Hampstead residents to work along with him and his wife Doris who was by his side, and we managed to get our town back. Since Mayor Steinberg has been our mayor, our infrastructure has dramatically improved and we couldn’t be happier with the results of our roads etc. Last summer when our street was repaired and repaved it didn’t take the usual weeks to complete. It was done within an acceptable period of time. We personally couldn’t ask for a better Mayor who has taken a genuine interest in the residents of Hampstead and their needs. I would like to mention the huge task of a petition he started in getting the Government of Canada to ban railway hazardous materials from passing through our cities and towns in such close proximity to our homes. We don’t want another tragedy like the one that took place in Lac-Megantic to occur again. We can count on Mayor Steinberg for the undertaking of this difficult task in representing the well-being of our community. Thank you Mayor Steinberg. We know we can depend on you for your drive and dedication and that you’ll always have our best interests at heart. You can count on our support in the next Mayoral election in November 2013.” Mr. and Mrs. Lallouz – Harrow Rd. residents |
“I have lived on Dufferin Rd. since 1952. I cannot remember a mayor who has been so available, personable, attentive and most importantly delivers great customer service. Mayor Steinberg has addressed each concern quickly and efficiently including follow up. His vision and passion for the town is admirable.” Eileen Cohen-Kokin – Dufferin Rd. resident |
“We believe that your leadership is outstanding and your communication skills are superb. And we respect that you only offer respectful comments or responses to personal attacks. We hope that many voters appreciate the high road that you have chosen. You can be proud of the financial results along with the strategic position in which you have placed the community for future operations. We believe that the town is well managed.” Jeff and Laurie Usheroff – Thurlow Rd. residents |
“As a long time resident of Hampstead the city has never looked as great as since Bill Steinberg become Mayor. He has improved its roads and infrastructure and without increasing taxes. Bill has been accessible whenever I had questions or concerns and always returned my calls the same day. We all can be proud of the management of our city and our Mayor Bill Steinberg” Doris and David Gandell – Netherwood Cr. residents |
“Before Bill was elected, Hampstead had no dog run. Claudia Litvack and I worked tirelessly with Bill to get Hampstead’s first dog run. Bill spent countless hours speaking to residents, researching dog runs and lobbying his fellow councillors. Bill broke the tie vote on council and we finally got a beautiful dog run. I have since had a number of occasions to deal with our Mayor. He doesn’t always agree with me but he always responds promptly and fully. When he agrees, he makes things happen. After eight years in office we have the best infrastructure on the island, low debt and tax increases below inflation for six years in a row. Bernie and I can’t imagine why anyone would not vote to re-elect Bill.” Penny Tevel, Bernie and Wally (the dog) – Hampstead Rd. residents |
“I have been living in Hampstead all of my life and could not be happier to have such a great Mayor in charge of our beautiful town. The parks look great and the family activities are really well organized. Keep up the great work!” Jamie Burak – Downshire Rd. resident |
“I have been impressed by Mayor Steinberg’s caring attitude and his concern about all aspects of the Town of Hampstead, be they large or small. He takes a very hands-on approach, and is an incredibly active and visible mayor. Last but not least, he deals with E-mails and phone calls from residents personally, and responds within hours (often within minutes). His responses are clear, comprehensive, and helpful. I think that we are extremely fortunate to have Bill Steinberg as Mayor, and I am delighted to see that he is running for another term. I wish him the best of luck in the upcoming election!” Joyce Rauch – Heath Rd. resident |
“Bill Steinberg is an excellent Mayor who is passionate and dedicated to the Town of Hampstead. He is always available and attentive to the needs of residents.” Karen and Steve Perez – Haverstock Rd. residents |
“I am happy to support Bill Steinberg in his re-election bid for Mayor of the Town of Hampstead. Whenever I speak to Bill, I am always impressed by his high level of interest and relaxed demeanour when discussing Town-related matters. He is tireless in his work ethic and he tackles each issue with a great deal of integrity, honour, and most importantly, fairness. I believe that our Town is very lucky to have the opportunity to re-elect Bill for a third term as he is without compare in his level of experience and commitment to the job. His track record is remarkable and I expect it to continue as he remains the leader of our Town.” Ian Shaffer – Minden Rd. resident |
“We have lived in Hampstead since 1979 and can say without hesitation nor any qualms that the Town has never functioned more smoothly nor efficiently since “Mayor Bill” assumed office. Problems are quickly and satisfactorily resolved, negativity (other than those of failed candidates and their acolytes) is virtually non-existent. No signs of nepotism nor personal favoritism are prevalent.So very important, he is always available and responds to emails with very little delay even when (in our case) he was away in Calgary on an meeting concerning the Town. As to Town finances, an admirable track record! “Mayor Bill” has made Hampstead an enviable place to reside.” Nina and Lou Schiff – Dufferin Rd. residents |
“All promises made by Bill were kept. I would like to see him again as Mayor of Hampstead.” Jack Iny – Belsize Rd. resident |
“For certain you have been quick to respond in my dealings with you. Quick as well to spring into action on any question or complaint.” Donna Rudner – Holtham Rd. resident |
“We have known Bill for many years as a man of outstanding integrity, character and perseverance. His leadership during the de-mergers, his passion for Hampstead and its residents, the openness, transparency and constant communication of his administration, and his record of careful financial management, all make Bill the best mayor any community could hope for. Further, Bill is incredibly approachable, ready at all hours to listen to his constituents, and help out where he can. When Bill says he will do something, you can count on him to deliver. On the surface, being Mayor of Hampstead looks like a pretty thankless job. But Bill clearly sees it as an opportunity and privilege, perhaps due to his family’s long commitment to community service. Hampstead is very lucky to have him. Good luck Bill!” Lynn Allan and Peter Krnjevic – Cressy Rd. residents |
“Mayor Bill Steinberg is the best mayor around. I am always so impressed with his quick responses via email. If there is a problem he will always do his best to direct you to the right channel. He gets my support 100%.” Litsa Dvashi – Aldred Cr. resident |
“I am so impressed with the way Mayor Steinberg follows up on individual resident observations/issues. Mayor Steinberg visited my house yesterday as part of his campaign route. I mentioned that the street lamp in front of my house has not been functioning and that I am concerned as it is very dark when my daughter comes home….I want her to be safe. He told me he would take down the number of the lamppost (apparently all lampposts are assigned a code) and that he would look into it. I followed up this morning with a phone call to public works. I was so pleasantly surprised that Mayor Steinberg had already contacted public works to look into my request. As a 28 year resident of Hampstead, I feel safe knowing that my Mayor is concerned for the wellbeing of all his residents.” Jessica Weis – Harrow Cr. resident |
“Mayor Bill Steinberg loves his town of Hampstead. He is dedicated, hardworking, ever-present and most of all effective. As residents, we are lucky to have Bill Steinberg as Mayor.” Sol Lang and Mary Bogdan – Dufferin Rd. resident |
“Dr. William Steinberg has proven to be a dedicated and committed leader of our community. He has always been easily approachable and helpful in any situation my family has encountered. He is a strong leader with a proven track record. We wish him great success in the future.” Deborah and Howard Szalavetz – Harland Pl. residents |
“As a 20+ year Hampstead resident, I have witnessed many changes and improvements in our town, thanks to our Mayor Bill Steinberg. His devoted efforts to the demerger was a clear indicator of how far he would step out for our town. His open door attitude is well known to all who can simply just call or email. Open ears (and arms ?) he is, however strong armed municipal and other governing bodies need not apply. Independent, bold and mission bound. Bill protects our town. Mayor Bill’s campaign material speaks for itself. Of my added interest during his term, we had major tennis court drainage work performed as well as the transformation from suspended bulb lighting to a multi spot-light pole system at Hampstead Tennis Courts. Mayor Steinberg’s attention to Hampstead’s needs has sparked the improvements, repairs and projects that continue to benefit many. I am sure the above will prevail through his next term. (I must commend our town’s councilors who have all surrounded Mayor Bill Steinberg and contributed to his success as our Mayor. )” Warren Hersh – Albion Rd. resident |
“We thank you for your stewardship in guiding our Hampstead to its 100th anniversary next year. We are pleased with your handling of the town’s budget as well as security and town repairs. We appreciated the fact that you were willing to come to our annual neighbourhood block parties and listened to the needs and concerns of your constituents for hours on end. We appreciate being fully informed of the town’s events and business in the well designed town bulletin. You will have our full support in the upcoming mayoral election.” Dr. William (Bill) and Trudis Goldsmith – Dufferin Rd. residents |
“thanks to Mayor Steinberg I was able to get a parking problem resolved in front of my apartment where the cars were consistently blocking my ability to see as I pulled out of the driveway. At last I can drive onto to Cote St.Luc Rd. from my driveway knowing I can see the on coming traffic. It is obvious he cares even about people that rent as well as the home owners.” Marilyn Dillon – Cote St. Luc Rd. renter |
“My family has lived here for the past 38 years and in this time Hampstead has never been run as well. In the last 8 years, Bill has shown that he is the kind of dedicated leader we need both now and for our future. If you are like us, you have to admire a man who tries to meet and understand the needs of each resident. He genuinely cares about people and he works hard to make our town a beautiful and safe place to live. We believe in Bill Steinberg because he is Fair, Honest, Honourable, and Caring. He puts Hampstead’s interest above his own. The world needs more men like Bill Steinberg and we are lucky to have him as our Mayor.” Cheryl and Rod Wood – Lyncroft Rd. residents |
“Good work… still work to do… we believe in continuity… thanks” Vincent Agapi – Strattford Rd. resident |
“For the past 3 years, as a Hampstead town councillor I have had the opportunity and honour to work with William Steinberg. William is devoted to municipal politics, he is an extremely knowledgeable Mayor. Through his dedication and devotion to the town of Hampstead, he has achieved many accomplishments. I give him an A+.” Karen Zajdman, McGill University Lecturer |
“just a small note….. my family was away for a week and when we arrived home, we noticed a sign on our property for an opposing candidate. Our tennant had put it up. We’re fine with freedom of choice however we’re big supporters of Mayor Steinberg! Please put up Mayor Steinberg signs on our side of Dufferin asap! Thank you kindly.” Brenda Halperin – Dufferin Rd. residents |
“Our family has on a few occasions contacted Mayor Steinberg and each time he responded to us as soon as possible. It is rare for citizens to have such close communication with an elected official. His motivation to manage our municipality is boundless. We will support you in your reelection. Good luck. “ Ananou family – Queen Mary Rd. residents |
“I wanted to write to express our pleasure in the job that you are doing in Hampstead. We so appreciate the transparency, logical decision-making, cost-saving and overall management of our town as expressed in your quarterly information pamphlets. We lived in TMR when Vera Danyluk was mayor but I don’t think that even her work could compare to your effective and personalized administration …and trust me, both my husband and I thought that she was an amazing woman!!! We feel as if we are living in a pleasant village the way things used to be, way back when, when services were not lacking and before union workers got surly and unresponsive to the population that they serve. This can only be due to your hands-on administration, and we thank you for it. Good luck in the election. Can you imagine the job that you would do for the City of Montreal?! Unless you have cloned yourself, please do not even consider that option!!!” Donna Lacharite – Merton Cr. resident |
“Without the leadership and determination of Bill Steinberg throughout the merger/demerger situation Hampstead might not exist as a municipality separate from Montreal. There are no trumpets or self-aggrandizement with Bill. He just quietly and effectively gets things done.” Leiba & Anthony Rustin – Thurlow Rd. resident |
“I am very excited to join the Hampstead team. Although I wasn’t too sure about running or where to focus, when I saw you going door to door in the rain last week, it was clear to me that there is no one who will work harder for Hampstead than you Bill, and no one has worked harder, which your many accomplishments will attest to. Hampstead is a truly unique town and your plans for its future will only serve to enhance its “specialness” for our existing residents, and G-d willing our children. I want to thank you again Bill for helping me arrive at this decision to actively participate in the city’s evolution and I look forward to helping you continue to deliver on your promises for the next four years.” Ari Kugler – Finchley Rd. resident |
“The signs say “Promises made, promises kept” and we could not agree more. We remember that autumn day 8 years ago when we heard a knock on our front door. It was then that we decided to put our faith in Bill. We have not been let down. That human touch which marked his campaign has also marked his mayoralty. The attentiveness he shows to each resident’s issues is a perfect match for our intimate town. Most importantly, Bill Steinberg has also been a responsible mayor. Hampstead is a beautiful town and a little town. In the past 8 years, We have seen many improvements, from more greenery to the dog run. What we have also seen, is responsible improvement, from the financial sustainability of said dog run to decreased debt. Fiscal health is the cornerstone of a community like ours. We look forward to the next 4 years of responsible improvement under Bill’s able and haymishe leadership.” Amira and Henry Havas – Cleve Rd. resident |
“Simply the most honest mayor I have ever dealt with” Arieh Ohayon – Merton Cr. resident |
“your efforts for the Town of Hampstead are superb” Vickie & John Swidler – Fallbrook. resident |
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