About Juanita
Candidate – City of Hamilton Councillor, Ward 5
Experienced. Community-minded. Guided by integrity. Ready to listen and take action.
Juanita Maldonado is a Ward 5 resident, Stoney Creek business owner, immigration consultant and community volunteer with years of experience helping people navigate government and advocating on their behalf.
She has owned and operated her business in Stoney Creek since 2014. Before that, Juanita served as a constituency assistant to former Member of Parliament Wayne Marston from 2007 to 2016, where she worked directly with residents and helped them navigate federal government services and issues.
“An endorsement should never be a blank cheque. I encourage residents to ask Juanita difficult questions, examine her priorities and hold her accountable for the commitments she makes.”
— Krysta Boyer, Former Ward 5 Candidate
Her experience in community service extends beyond her business and political work. Through her business, Juanita has operated an organization accredited with the Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, serving hundreds of tax filers each year.
Juanita has also served as a member of the ICCRC National Regulatory Board and sits on the National Board of Directors of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, where she champions an organizational culture that supports diversity, equity and inclusion for staff, volunteers and stakeholders.
Experience in Public Life
Juanita Maldonado has previously sought public office:
- 2008 — Candidate for MPP, Ancaster–Dundas–Flamborough–Westdale
- 2018 — Candidate for Hamilton City Council, Ward 5
- 2022 — Candidate for NDP federal nomination
These experiences have given Juanita a firsthand understanding of campaigning, government and the issues that matter to Hamilton residents.
Why Juanita Is Running
Hamilton needs responsible leadership, greater accountability and a renewed focus on the fundamentals that matter to residents.
— Juanita Maldonado
Juanita is running because she believes City Hall needs to listen more closely, spend more responsibly and focus on delivering the services and infrastructure Hamiltonians depend on.
Community in Action
From community events and local initiatives to the unexpected moments that bring people together, Juanita believes being part of the community means showing up, listening and lending a hand.
Supporting Take Back the Night 2026
View more community support on our Campaign News page.
