Rob Cooper is the new councillor for Hamilton's Ward 8.

The City of Hamilton announced the unofficial results of the ward byelection Monday shortly before 10 p.m. Voting took place Monday, with advance polls open Sept. 15 and 21.

Cooper is a chartered professional accountant who has worked a variety of leadership roles at "top institutions" according to his campaign website.

"I've lived and worked in this riding for over 22 years," he said in response to a CBC Hamilton election survey . "I'm running because our community is falling short. From potholes to public safety, from skyrocketing taxes to the housing crisis, our community needs someone who actually listens and gets things done. "

CBC Hamilton reached out to Cooper for comment Monday evening but did not hear back before publ

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