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Joined March 2026
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As Hamilton grows, our recreation infrastructure needs to grow with it. I spoke at council about ensuring suburban communities receive the facilities and investments they have been promised. #HamOnt #CityCouncil
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Great morning at St. Elizabeth Village connecting with residents at the community garage sale. Also enjoyed stopping by Urban Café to recognize their entrepreneurship and congratulating my great friend Barry Quinn on being named Irishman of the Year. #HamOnt
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A great day with Hamilton’s Portuguese community at Festa do Espírito Santo. Thank you to everyone who helped make this important celebration possible. #HamOnt #PortugueseCommunity
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Government policies and excessive delays are making homeownership harder than ever. At council, I spoke about the need to remove barriers, build more housing, and restore affordability for Hamilton families. #HamOnt #Housing
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Thank you to Anthony Frisina for an important conversation on accessibility in Hamilton. Building a city that works for everyone starts with listening and taking action. #HamOnt #Accessibility
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Great to join Hamilton’s Portuguese community for the opening of Festa do Espírito Santo. A wonderful celebration of faith, culture, and community. #HamOnt #FestaDoEspiritoSanto
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Congratulations to all of the recipients recognized at the Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. Local businesses and leaders are helping drive growth, create jobs, and strengthen our community. Thank you @stoneycreekchamber . #StoneyCreek
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The city is not a bank. Hamilton has nearly $600M sitting in development charge reserves while housing becomes less affordable and taxpayers face a 23% tax increase this council term. Why are residents paying more when so much money is sitting idle? What do you think? #HamOnt
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Honoured to attend the 80th Annual Veterans Day event at Hamilton Golf and Country Club. Thank you to our veterans, military families, and all who keep this important tradition alive. #HamOnt #VeteransDay #LestWeForget
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Earlier this month, I attended the Drives for Lives fundraiser in support of Interval House of Hamilton and its important work helping women and children in need. Thank you to everyone making a difference in our community. #HamOnt #IntervalHouse
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Joined MPP Neil Lumsden and community volunteers at Van Wagners Beach for a shoreline cleanup. Thank you to everyone who helped keep Hamilton’s waterfront clean and beautiful. #HamOnt #BeachCleanup #CommunityStrong
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A great morning at the Hamilton Leadership Prayer Breakfast. Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, sponsors, and speakers Kevin Rempel and Ty Sharon for inspiring conversations about faith, leadership, and service. #HamOnt
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Thank you to Victoria Park Community Homes for hosting a great AGM Dinner. Safe, stable, and affordable housing helps build stronger communities and brighter futures. @vicparkch #HamOnt #AffordableHousing #CommunityBuilding #HousingSolutions
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Joined the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club’s annual Sailpast Ceremony celebrating the start of the 2026 sailing season on Hamilton Harbour. Thank you to Commodore Chris McCormack and all involved in this great tradition. @sail_rhyc #HamOnt
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Enjoyed attending the Taste of Jamaica fundraiser and celebrating the contributions of Hamilton’s Jamaican community while supporting Hurricane Melissa relief efforts. #HamOnt #TasteOfJamaica #CommunityStrong
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Great discussion with the members of @local837_ at their monthly membership meeting about fixing roads, cutting taxes, tackling crime, addressing housing, and making City Hall work for residents. Thank you for the warm welcome and thoughtful conversation. #HamOnt #LiUNA
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Thank you to Hamilton’s Assyrian community for the warm welcome at this year’s St. George Day celebration. A wonderful day of faith, culture, and community. #StGeorgeDay #Community #Hamilton
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Stopped by @thehamiltongunclub, one of Hamilton’s oldest community institutions, founded in 1882. Great meeting longstanding member Mark Morelli and showing support for the many thousands of Hamiltonians who are law-abiding, responsible firearms owners. #SportShooting #Hamont
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Honoured to meet with members of Hamilton’s Greek community and AHEPA to discuss community engagement, cultural heritage, and building a stronger Hamilton together. Thank you for the warm welcome and thoughtful conversation. #HamOnt #Hamilton
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Great connecting with the team at @cornerstonenews during the Chamber breakfast and hearing directly about today’s housing and real estate challenges in Hamilton. Important conversations on affordability, market conditions, and what needs to change. #HamOnt #Hamilton
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