The Chin Podcast

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 moment he decided to run, and his data-driven approach to Hamilton’s biggest challenges: the housing crisis, 20%+ property tax increases, urban blight, encampments in parks like Gage Park, drug policy, and the lack of transparency at City Hall.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:01 – Who is Andrew Selman outside of X?
02:35 – First moment something felt wrong at City Hall
06:44 – Childhood, family & mentors
10:00 – How Hamilton shaped his worldview
12:30 – What people misunderstand about him
15:21 – The apartment fire rescue story
18:09 – The exact moment he decided to run
22:51 – Why he’s taking the risk
24:59 – What success looks like after four years
28:30 – What Ward 3 residents are most frustrated about
30:13 – Why voters should choose him
47:52 – Real causes of the housing crisis
57:48 – Property taxes & city spending problems
1:06:48 – Encampments, homelessness & public safety
1:10:46 – Drug policy & safe consumption sites
1:18:21 – Accountability, transparency & open-data dashboards
1:22:21 – Social media, criticism & polarization
1:30:06 – Hamilton in 20 years – his vision
1:42:51 – $100 Million Candidate Test
1:49:37 – Personal side & Hot Takes
1:55:20 – Hamilton Hot Takes
2:02:07 – Outro

Guest: Andrew Selman (@AndrewCSelman)
Running for Ward 3 Councillor – October 26, 2026

Full episode also available on: www.thechinpodcast.com

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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 navigate Hamilton's challenges, empowers the community to drive real economic change, and encourages engagement through subscriptions, guest suggestions, and sponsorship opportunities.

Takeaways

• Real estate insights
• Community empowerment

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Mission