Communications & Media Relations
The City is committed to transparency and accountability
Staff are available to respond to media inquiries during regular operating hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. All media inquiries should be directed to the relevant Communications contact below and should include the reporter’s contact information and deadline. The City will only respond to inquiries made outside business hours if they are related to an immediate emergency or urgent operational matter. Other requests will addressed during regular business hours.
Office of the Mayor
Alia Khan
Communications & Media Relations Advisor
Office of Mayor Andrea Horwath
Phone 905-546-2424 ext. 4225
Email [email protected]
City Manager's Office
Matthew Grant
Director, Communications and Strategic Initiatives
For general media inquiries contact:
Jen Recine
Manager, Communications
Phone 905-546-2424 ext. 4970
Email [email protected]
Light Rail Transit (LRT)
Jessica Scott
Manager, Communications & Engagement - LRT
Phone 905-546-2424 ext. 7208
Email [email protected]
For general inquiries contact [email protected]
City Manager's Office & Corporate Services
Antonella Giancarlo
Communications Officer
Phone 905-546-2424 ext. 5293
Email [email protected]
City Programs & Services
- Digital & Innovation Office
- Government Relations & Community Engagement
- Human Resources
- Office of the City Auditor
- United Way
- CityHousing Hamilton
- Corporate Services
Healthy & Safe Communities
Aisling Higgins
Senior Communications Officer
Phone 905-546-2424 ext. 2643
Email [email protected]
City Programs & Services
- General Manager’s Office
- Public Health Services
- Housing
- Climate Change
- Ontario Works
- Neighbourhood Development
- Age Friendly Hamilton
Sarah Ghandour
Communications Officer
Phone 905-546-2424 ext. 5604
Email [email protected]
City Programs & Services
- Recreation
- Paramedics
- Fire (Media inquiries related to a fire incident email: [email protected])
- Child Care/Early Years
- Urban Indigenous Strategy
James Berry
Communications Officer
Phone 905-546-2424 ext. 3810
Email [email protected]
City Programs & Services
- Public Health Services
Planning & Economic Development
Michelle Shantz
Senior Communications Officer
Email [email protected]
Lauren Vastano
Communications Officer
Email [email protected]
Alison Charron
Public Information Associate
Email alison.char[email protected]
City Programs & Services
- General Manager’s Office
- Transportation Planning & Parking
- Economic Development
- Tourism & Culture (Museums & Heritage)
- Planning (development applications, heritage planning)
- Building (permits, inspections)
- Growth Management
- Waterfront (West Harbour/Pier 8)
- Animal Services
- Municipal Law Enforcement (By-Law)
Michael Marini
Marketing Coordinator
Phone 905-546-2424 ext.1781
Email [email protected]
City Programs & Services
- Economic Development General Inquiries
Public Works
Norm Miller
Senior Communications Officer
Phone: 905-546-2424 ext. 1430
Email: [email protected]
Emily Trotta
Communications Officer
Phone 905-546-2424 ext. 4975
Email [email protected]
City Programs & Services
- General Managers Office
- Capital Planning and Road Construction
- Parks ,Trails & Open Spaces
- Forestry and Horticulture
- Corporate Security & Facilities Management
- Roadway Maintenance
- Transportation Operations
- Waste Management
- Water and Wastewater
Hamilton Paramedic Service
Onsite Media Contact
Phone 905-540-5782
Hamilton Fire Department
Media Contact
Email [email protected]
Hamilton Public Library
Shelley McKay
Manager, Communications
Phone 905-546-3200 ext. 5934
Email [email protected]
Hamilton Police Service
Media Relations Officer
Phone 905-546-4901