Zaigham Butt chosen to be the NDP candidate in Hamilton East—Stoney Creek

HAMILTON — New Democrats in Hamilton East—Stoney Creek have selected community leader Zaigham Butt to be their NDP candidate in the 2022 provincial election.

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NDP Leader Andrea Horwath

“We’re excited to have Zaigham on board. He’s a recognized community leader and he’s committed to helping the residents of Hamilton East—Stoney Creek. Zaigham knows that families in Hamilton want a government that will fix our broken home care and long-term care system, invest in schools and hospitals, and help make life more affordable. The NDP has a plan to make life better in Hamilton, and with Zaigham on our team we’re ready to get to work on behalf of families.”

Zaigham Butt, NDP candidate for Hamilton East—Stoney Creek

“I’m ready to work hard for the families of Hamilton East—Stoney Creek and fix the things that matter most to them. The cost of everything is rising, and young people are having a hard time affording their first home. Our health, home and long-term care systems are on their knees from years of underfunding, cuts and freezes by Liberal and Conservative governments, and Hamiltonians are stuck waiting in emergency rooms or on long waitlists for care. These are the big challenges the NDP is ready to fix, and I will make sure we get the services we deserve here in Hamilton. With Andrea Horwath and the NDP, we can form an NDP government at Queen’s Park — a government that works for people.”

Biography

• Butt is an accountant working at the Canadian Revenue Agency.
• Butt was formerly the director of the Pakistan Business Association, where he worked to fight food insecurity in partnership with foodbanks and created a digital directory to help small businesses during the pandemic.
• Butt receive the Order of Hamilton in 2021 for his work in the community.
• Originally from Pakistan, Butt moved to Hamilton as a child, where he currently lives and works.