Andrew Selman - Ward 3 / Hamilton
@andrewselman.bsky.social
Husband, father, proud Hamiltonian.
I’m a data and insights specialist from Ward 3, bringing expertise in analytics and process improvement to community issues, with a focus on public safety and transparent governance.
I’m a data and insights specialist from Ward 3, bringing expertise in analytics and process improvement to community issues, with a focus on public safety and transparent governance.
It is indeed fake. I like dogs too much to wear coyote.
February 3, 2026 at 2:39 PM
It is indeed fake. I like dogs too much to wear coyote.
This Black History Month, I reflect on Private James Franklin.
A #HamOnt teen who enlisted in 1915, Franklin was killed in France in 1916. Historians believe he was the first Black Canadian, and likely the first Black North American, to die in the First World War.
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A #HamOnt teen who enlisted in 1915, Franklin was killed in France in 1916. Historians believe he was the first Black Canadian, and likely the first Black North American, to die in the First World War.
www.instagram.com/reel/DUQe5bn...
Andrew Selman on Instagram: "This Black History Month, we remember Private James Franklin.
A Hamilton teen who enlisted in 1915, Franklin was killed in France in 1916. Historians believe he was the f...
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February 2, 2026 at 3:42 PM
This Black History Month, I reflect on Private James Franklin.
A #HamOnt teen who enlisted in 1915, Franklin was killed in France in 1916. Historians believe he was the first Black Canadian, and likely the first Black North American, to die in the First World War.
www.instagram.com/reel/DUQe5bn...
A #HamOnt teen who enlisted in 1915, Franklin was killed in France in 1916. Historians believe he was the first Black Canadian, and likely the first Black North American, to die in the First World War.
www.instagram.com/reel/DUQe5bn...
Thanks for writing this, Larry.
I never had the chance to meet Brenda, but I was inspired by her commitment to neighbourhood cleanups. Seeing what she accomplished pushed me to start organizing similar efforts in our corner of Ward 3.
We’ll be back at it this spring. I hope you’ll join us.
I never had the chance to meet Brenda, but I was inspired by her commitment to neighbourhood cleanups. Seeing what she accomplished pushed me to start organizing similar efforts in our corner of Ward 3.
We’ll be back at it this spring. I hope you’ll join us.
January 29, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Thanks for writing this, Larry.
I never had the chance to meet Brenda, but I was inspired by her commitment to neighbourhood cleanups. Seeing what she accomplished pushed me to start organizing similar efforts in our corner of Ward 3.
We’ll be back at it this spring. I hope you’ll join us.
I never had the chance to meet Brenda, but I was inspired by her commitment to neighbourhood cleanups. Seeing what she accomplished pushed me to start organizing similar efforts in our corner of Ward 3.
We’ll be back at it this spring. I hope you’ll join us.
Budget Chair Councillor @ward1wilson.bsky.social has been most impressive in leading the budget process.
What stands out is her ability to acknowledge and validate the concerns raised, while calmly de-escalating tensions and steering the discussion back to the matter at hand
Kudos
#hamont
What stands out is her ability to acknowledge and validate the concerns raised, while calmly de-escalating tensions and steering the discussion back to the matter at hand
Kudos
#hamont
Mayor Andrea Horwath, who just moments ago and in her written statements stated that she did not know about the cuts in her own budget, objects to Clr Matt Francis stating he is 'surprised that the Mayor hasn't read what is in her own budget'. #HamOnt #yhmcc
Live on YouTube
Live on YouTube
General Issues Committee (Budget) - January 28, 2026
YouTube video by City of Hamilton
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January 28, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Budget Chair Councillor @ward1wilson.bsky.social has been most impressive in leading the budget process.
What stands out is her ability to acknowledge and validate the concerns raised, while calmly de-escalating tensions and steering the discussion back to the matter at hand
Kudos
#hamont
What stands out is her ability to acknowledge and validate the concerns raised, while calmly de-escalating tensions and steering the discussion back to the matter at hand
Kudos
#hamont
I find it disappointing the Mayor isn't in Chambers to engage in the debate today.
Leaders show up for tough conversations, meanwhile our Mayor is no where to be found.
Leaders show up for tough conversations, meanwhile our Mayor is no where to be found.
January 23, 2026 at 4:59 PM
I find it disappointing the Mayor isn't in Chambers to engage in the debate today.
Leaders show up for tough conversations, meanwhile our Mayor is no where to be found.
Leaders show up for tough conversations, meanwhile our Mayor is no where to be found.
It’s worth noting that the Mayor is absent from today’s budget discussions.
Leadership is also about debating tough decisions, something our Mayor has failed to do, yet again.
Leadership is also about debating tough decisions, something our Mayor has failed to do, yet again.
January 23, 2026 at 4:53 PM
It’s worth noting that the Mayor is absent from today’s budget discussions.
Leadership is also about debating tough decisions, something our Mayor has failed to do, yet again.
Leadership is also about debating tough decisions, something our Mayor has failed to do, yet again.
Leadership isn’t about post-hoc commentary.
It means showing up before decisions are made, advancing a disciplined and evidence-based case, and accepting the outcome with resolve, win or lose.
#HamOnt
It means showing up before decisions are made, advancing a disciplined and evidence-based case, and accepting the outcome with resolve, win or lose.
#HamOnt
#HamOnt I’m disappointed that yesterday, members of City of Hamilton Council chose to shift the cost of private land development applications onto Hamilton taxpayers - people who are already feeling the strain of rising costs.
Hamiltonians deserve better: www.instagram.com/p/DT1JhNlEvX...
Hamiltonians deserve better: www.instagram.com/p/DT1JhNlEvX...
January 23, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Leadership isn’t about post-hoc commentary.
It means showing up before decisions are made, advancing a disciplined and evidence-based case, and accepting the outcome with resolve, win or lose.
#HamOnt
It means showing up before decisions are made, advancing a disciplined and evidence-based case, and accepting the outcome with resolve, win or lose.
#HamOnt
Happy Lincoln Alexander Day, Hamilton.
Mr. Alexander was a formidable force in Canadian politics, and right here at home in #HamOnt
Personally, I'll remember him for his refusal to ever accept the status quo.
Mr. Alexander was a formidable force in Canadian politics, and right here at home in #HamOnt
Personally, I'll remember him for his refusal to ever accept the status quo.
January 21, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Happy Lincoln Alexander Day, Hamilton.
Mr. Alexander was a formidable force in Canadian politics, and right here at home in #HamOnt
Personally, I'll remember him for his refusal to ever accept the status quo.
Mr. Alexander was a formidable force in Canadian politics, and right here at home in #HamOnt
Personally, I'll remember him for his refusal to ever accept the status quo.
For years, through rain, shine, sleet, or snow, this group has gathered every weekend to play touch football in Gage Park.
A simple tradition, sustained by community spirit. This is what public space is meant to be.
#HamOnt #photography #Fujifilm
A simple tradition, sustained by community spirit. This is what public space is meant to be.
#HamOnt #photography #Fujifilm
January 19, 2026 at 6:51 PM
For years, through rain, shine, sleet, or snow, this group has gathered every weekend to play touch football in Gage Park.
A simple tradition, sustained by community spirit. This is what public space is meant to be.
#HamOnt #photography #Fujifilm
A simple tradition, sustained by community spirit. This is what public space is meant to be.
#HamOnt #photography #Fujifilm
That's a great point.
January 15, 2026 at 9:38 PM
That's a great point.
Here's the FOI Jamie was referring to.
Unacceptable it's come to this.
Unacceptable it's come to this.
January 15, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Here's the FOI Jamie was referring to.
Unacceptable it's come to this.
Unacceptable it's come to this.
Hamilton’s Auditor General will speak today to a procurement process so rushed and under-researched that taxpayers paid millions for cabins “sight unseen,” weak oversight, and unchecked costs
It’s time for real accountability #hamont
It’s time for real accountability #hamont
January 15, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Hamilton’s Auditor General will speak today to a procurement process so rushed and under-researched that taxpayers paid millions for cabins “sight unseen,” weak oversight, and unchecked costs
It’s time for real accountability #hamont
It’s time for real accountability #hamont
I will be delegating tomorrow, via pre-recorded video, on the Barton and Tiffany microshelter procurement fiasco.
Under normal circumstances I would be in Council Chambers, but extenuating circumstances prevent that.
My delegation will be followed by Jamie Shortill from Foldum Corp.
#HamOnt
Under normal circumstances I would be in Council Chambers, but extenuating circumstances prevent that.
My delegation will be followed by Jamie Shortill from Foldum Corp.
#HamOnt
January 14, 2026 at 10:17 PM
I will be delegating tomorrow, via pre-recorded video, on the Barton and Tiffany microshelter procurement fiasco.
Under normal circumstances I would be in Council Chambers, but extenuating circumstances prevent that.
My delegation will be followed by Jamie Shortill from Foldum Corp.
#HamOnt
Under normal circumstances I would be in Council Chambers, but extenuating circumstances prevent that.
My delegation will be followed by Jamie Shortill from Foldum Corp.
#HamOnt
Reposted by Andrew Selman - Ward 3 / Hamilton
Council was told it has taken nine months (yes, 9 months) for HSR managers to process a simple bus stop location request from Flixbus
Other municipalities process these in days, sometimes weeks
Hamilton is Canada's worst-performing municipality in so many areas
287 days until Election Day #yhmcc
Other municipalities process these in days, sometimes weeks
Hamilton is Canada's worst-performing municipality in so many areas
287 days until Election Day #yhmcc
January 12, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Council was told it has taken nine months (yes, 9 months) for HSR managers to process a simple bus stop location request from Flixbus
Other municipalities process these in days, sometimes weeks
Hamilton is Canada's worst-performing municipality in so many areas
287 days until Election Day #yhmcc
Other municipalities process these in days, sometimes weeks
Hamilton is Canada's worst-performing municipality in so many areas
287 days until Election Day #yhmcc
The Microshelter saga continues.
Keep your eyes peeled for a press release from an interested party. I understand it's coming rather soon.
#HamOnt
Keep your eyes peeled for a press release from an interested party. I understand it's coming rather soon.
#HamOnt
January 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The Microshelter saga continues.
Keep your eyes peeled for a press release from an interested party. I understand it's coming rather soon.
#HamOnt
Keep your eyes peeled for a press release from an interested party. I understand it's coming rather soon.
#HamOnt
I understand your frustration, particularly on when so many of these issues were so obvious.
Accountability comes at the ballot box, this October.
Accountability comes at the ballot box, this October.
January 9, 2026 at 12:27 PM
I understand your frustration, particularly on when so many of these issues were so obvious.
Accountability comes at the ballot box, this October.
Accountability comes at the ballot box, this October.
January 8, 2026 at 10:13 PM
As promised, you'll find the report here :
pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
Housing Audits: Barton-Tiffany Temporary Shelters Investigations and Lessons Learned (Appendix A)
Recommendations and Management Responses (Appendix C)
pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
Housing Audits: Barton-Tiffany Temporary Shelters Investigations and Lessons Learned (Appendix A)
Recommendations and Management Responses (Appendix C)
AUD26002 - Audit, Finance and Administration Committee - January 15, 2026
pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:12 PM
As promised, you'll find the report here :
pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
Housing Audits: Barton-Tiffany Temporary Shelters Investigations and Lessons Learned (Appendix A)
Recommendations and Management Responses (Appendix C)
pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
Housing Audits: Barton-Tiffany Temporary Shelters Investigations and Lessons Learned (Appendix A)
Recommendations and Management Responses (Appendix C)
The report will be up on the City of Hamilton website. I'll share that here as well. The Clerk currently has the report from the AG.
The AG will present the report to AFA on January 15th
The AG will present the report to AFA on January 15th
January 8, 2026 at 2:32 PM
The report will be up on the City of Hamilton website. I'll share that here as well. The Clerk currently has the report from the AG.
The AG will present the report to AFA on January 15th
The AG will present the report to AFA on January 15th
January 8, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Ward 3, 2025 proved something important. When citizens lead, change happens.
We saw long-ignored decay finally dealt with. We saw dignity and accountability brought back to our neighbourhoods. Not through slogans, but through persistence and community pressure #HamOnt
youtube.com/shorts/mnnUg...
We saw long-ignored decay finally dealt with. We saw dignity and accountability brought back to our neighbourhoods. Not through slogans, but through persistence and community pressure #HamOnt
youtube.com/shorts/mnnUg...
Ward 3, 2025 proved something important. When citizens lead, change happens #HamOnt
YouTube video by Andrew Selman
youtube.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Ward 3, 2025 proved something important. When citizens lead, change happens.
We saw long-ignored decay finally dealt with. We saw dignity and accountability brought back to our neighbourhoods. Not through slogans, but through persistence and community pressure #HamOnt
youtube.com/shorts/mnnUg...
We saw long-ignored decay finally dealt with. We saw dignity and accountability brought back to our neighbourhoods. Not through slogans, but through persistence and community pressure #HamOnt
youtube.com/shorts/mnnUg...
I need to build a giant snow fort. Still waiting.
December 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I need to build a giant snow fort. Still waiting.
December 30, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Positive sentiment: 151617, 151891
Negative sentiment: 151284, 151370, 151438, 151457, 152065, 152611, 156396, 156575, 156685
Just some food for thought!
Negative sentiment: 151284, 151370, 151438, 151457, 152065, 152611, 156396, 156575, 156685
Just some food for thought!
December 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Positive sentiment: 151617, 151891
Negative sentiment: 151284, 151370, 151438, 151457, 152065, 152611, 156396, 156575, 156685
Just some food for thought!
Negative sentiment: 151284, 151370, 151438, 151457, 152065, 152611, 156396, 156575, 156685
Just some food for thought!