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Mayor & City Council FAQs

Mayor & City Council FAQs

  • How do I contact the Mayor or my local Councillor?
  • Where do I send my petition or letter so that it is considered by Council?
  • How may I request a Congratulatory Certificate from the Mayor?
  • I would like to invite the Mayor to an event or meeting.  How do I submit my request?
  • I'm seeking a  Letter of Greetings from the Mayor to present at an event.  How do I request one? 


  • How do I contact the Mayor or my local Councillor?

    All contact information for Hamilton’s Mayor and Councillors can be found on the City's website.  This section also contains all of the ward maps.

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    Where do I send my petition or letter so that it is considered by Council?

    If you wish your petition or letter to be formally received by Council, these should be provided in writing to the attention of the City Clerk at:

    Mrs. Rose Caterini
    Office of the City Clerk
    71 Main Street West
    City Hall, 2nd Floor
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    L8P 4Y5

    Fax: (905) 546-2095
    E-mail: clerk@hamilton.ca

    For more information contact (905) 546-CITY (2489).

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    How may I request a Congratulatory Certificate from the Mayor?

    The Mayor issues congratulatory certificates to residents of Hamilton who are celebrating their 80th birthday or greater, and who are marking their 50th wedding anniversary or greater.

    Requests for certificates may be faxed to (905) 546-2340, e-mailed to mayor@hamilton.ca or mailed to The Office of the Mayor, 71 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5. You need to provide the following information:

    • the name of the requester and contact information;
    • the full name(s) and address of the recipient(s);
    • the address where the certificate is to be mailed (or if you would like to pick it up in person);
    • the occasion being celebrated and the date of the birthday or anniversary;
    • the date when the certificate is required.

    Requests for certificates should be sent to the Mayor’s Office at least two weeks prior to the date required.  If you are e-mailing your request, please write "Congratulatory Certificate" in the subject area of your message to assist in processing.

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    I would like to invite the Mayor to an event or meeting.  How do I submit my request?

    To invite the Mayor to your function or event, please include the date, time, location and nature of the event, a contact person and relevant phone numbers. You should also include details regarding the specific role for the Mayor; for example, if you would like him to speak at your event, please indicate this in your request. 

    You may submit your request by:

    • E-mail: mayor@hamilton.ca  (Please write "Invitation" in the subject area of your e-mail to assist in processing the request.)
    • Fax:  (905) 546-2340
    • Mail: The Office of the Mayor, 71 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5

    Bookings for the Mayor’s schedule are made at least two months in advance. Our office will contact you to confirm the Mayor's attendance or regrets.

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    I'm seeking a  Letter of Greetings from the Mayor to present at an event.  How do I request one? 

    If you are interested in a letter of greeting from the Mayor for your conference or event, please fax your request to (905) 546-2340, e-mail to mayor@hamilton.ca or mail to The Office of the Mayor, 71 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5. Please include the name of the organization and all necessary background information. Include the name, address and phone number of a contact person.

    Please allow 30 days prior to the date you need the material.  If you are e-mailing your request, please write "Greeting Letter" in the subject area of your message to assist in processing.

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