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.
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.
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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...
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
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
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
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
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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...
December 30, 2025 at 2:08 AM
City of Hamilton employee townhall is live right now.
Tune in here 👇#HamOnt
www.youtube.com/live/_0irTgc...
Tune in here 👇#HamOnt
www.youtube.com/live/_0irTgc...
City of Hamilton Employee Town Hall
YouTube video by City of Hamilton
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December 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
City of Hamilton employee townhall is live right now.
Tune in here 👇#HamOnt
www.youtube.com/live/_0irTgc...
Tune in here 👇#HamOnt
www.youtube.com/live/_0irTgc...
Hey #HamOnt, our quarterly Superintendent’s Advisory Committee meeting was last night, and there’s a lot of progress to share.
The next meeting is in March. Until then, wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
The next meeting is in March. Until then, wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
December 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Hey #HamOnt, our quarterly Superintendent’s Advisory Committee meeting was last night, and there’s a lot of progress to share.
The next meeting is in March. Until then, wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
The next meeting is in March. Until then, wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
A City Hall contact told me there’s been another privacy breach by staff.
I can’t verify it yet, but after having my own personal info exposed by this City, I honestly wouldn’t be surprised.
#HamOnt still hasn’t adopted the basic privacy-by-design protections every resident should expect.
I can’t verify it yet, but after having my own personal info exposed by this City, I honestly wouldn’t be surprised.
#HamOnt still hasn’t adopted the basic privacy-by-design protections every resident should expect.
December 8, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A City Hall contact told me there’s been another privacy breach by staff.
I can’t verify it yet, but after having my own personal info exposed by this City, I honestly wouldn’t be surprised.
#HamOnt still hasn’t adopted the basic privacy-by-design protections every resident should expect.
I can’t verify it yet, but after having my own personal info exposed by this City, I honestly wouldn’t be surprised.
#HamOnt still hasn’t adopted the basic privacy-by-design protections every resident should expect.
Thank you to Kate at The Spec for the thoughtful conversation about Ward 3.
There’s a lot of work ahead, but with neighbours pushing for a better city, we’re moving in the right direction #HamOnt
www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...
There’s a lot of work ahead, but with neighbours pushing for a better city, we’re moving in the right direction #HamOnt
www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...
December 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Thank you to Kate at The Spec for the thoughtful conversation about Ward 3.
There’s a lot of work ahead, but with neighbours pushing for a better city, we’re moving in the right direction #HamOnt
www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...
There’s a lot of work ahead, but with neighbours pushing for a better city, we’re moving in the right direction #HamOnt
www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...
Today I delegated to #HamOnt City Council to lay out exactly how By-law has failed Ward 3, and much of the lower city, and what it’ll take to finally fix the system and restore real accountability.
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Bylaw delegation
YouTube video by Andrew Selman
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December 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Today I delegated to #HamOnt City Council to lay out exactly how By-law has failed Ward 3, and much of the lower city, and what it’ll take to finally fix the system and restore real accountability.
youtu.be/WjpRn7MvckY?...
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Reposted by Andrew Selman - Ward 3 / Hamilton
Good afternoon,
City Council's Public Works Cmte is underway.
On Time (in-person): 1,2,4,5,7,10,11,12,15
On Time (video): 13
Not present at Roll Call: 3,6,8,14 #yhmcc
Agenda: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3wL... (1/3)
City Council's Public Works Cmte is underway.
On Time (in-person): 1,2,4,5,7,10,11,12,15
On Time (video): 13
Not present at Roll Call: 3,6,8,14 #yhmcc
Agenda: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3wL... (1/3)
December 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Good afternoon,
City Council's Public Works Cmte is underway.
On Time (in-person): 1,2,4,5,7,10,11,12,15
On Time (video): 13
Not present at Roll Call: 3,6,8,14 #yhmcc
Agenda: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3wL... (1/3)
City Council's Public Works Cmte is underway.
On Time (in-person): 1,2,4,5,7,10,11,12,15
On Time (video): 13
Not present at Roll Call: 3,6,8,14 #yhmcc
Agenda: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3wL... (1/3)
Reposted by Andrew Selman - Ward 3 / Hamilton
Good morning.
The Hamilton Board of Health meeting is underway.
On Time (in person): Kroetsch, Hwang, Tadeson, Alex Wilson
Not Present at Roll Call: Nann, Cassar #yhmcc
Agenda: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yddF... (1/2)
The Hamilton Board of Health meeting is underway.
On Time (in person): Kroetsch, Hwang, Tadeson, Alex Wilson
Not Present at Roll Call: Nann, Cassar #yhmcc
Agenda: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yddF... (1/2)
December 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Good morning.
The Hamilton Board of Health meeting is underway.
On Time (in person): Kroetsch, Hwang, Tadeson, Alex Wilson
Not Present at Roll Call: Nann, Cassar #yhmcc
Agenda: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yddF... (1/2)
The Hamilton Board of Health meeting is underway.
On Time (in person): Kroetsch, Hwang, Tadeson, Alex Wilson
Not Present at Roll Call: Nann, Cassar #yhmcc
Agenda: pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yddF... (1/2)
I’ll be at City Hall this week outlining the root causes behind a decade of bylaw neglect in #HamOnt and the systemic decay allowed to grow beside Memorial School.
This isn’t one missed inspection; it’s structural failure. If you care about real fixes, tune in Wednesday.
This isn’t one missed inspection; it’s structural failure. If you care about real fixes, tune in Wednesday.
December 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I’ll be at City Hall this week outlining the root causes behind a decade of bylaw neglect in #HamOnt and the systemic decay allowed to grow beside Memorial School.
This isn’t one missed inspection; it’s structural failure. If you care about real fixes, tune in Wednesday.
This isn’t one missed inspection; it’s structural failure. If you care about real fixes, tune in Wednesday.
I hope these individuals are caught as soon as possible.
We cannot allow this type of violence and hate to fester. Check your security cameras, folks.
We cannot allow this type of violence and hate to fester. Check your security cameras, folks.
"Citizens are asked to review any recordings taken between 1:30 am and 2:40 am on October 25, 2025 and to contact police with any information that could assist the investigation"
Hess Village area
This is unacceptable. If you saw something, contact police.
hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-...
Hess Village area
This is unacceptable. If you saw something, contact police.
hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-...
Police Investigate Hate Motivated Assault in Hess Village
Hamilton Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in an assault on Hess St. South, believed to be motivated by hate toward a member of the transgender community....
hamiltonpolice.on.ca
November 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I hope these individuals are caught as soon as possible.
We cannot allow this type of violence and hate to fester. Check your security cameras, folks.
We cannot allow this type of violence and hate to fester. Check your security cameras, folks.
I'm so proud of all we've accomplished Ward 3. These burned out buildings beside Memorial School were a hazard going back a decade.
We were ignored by politicians, by bylaw, by everyone who was supposed to keep us safe.
We worked together and demanded better. I knew we'd achieve our goal #HamOnt
We were ignored by politicians, by bylaw, by everyone who was supposed to keep us safe.
We worked together and demanded better. I knew we'd achieve our goal #HamOnt
November 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I'm so proud of all we've accomplished Ward 3. These burned out buildings beside Memorial School were a hazard going back a decade.
We were ignored by politicians, by bylaw, by everyone who was supposed to keep us safe.
We worked together and demanded better. I knew we'd achieve our goal #HamOnt
We were ignored by politicians, by bylaw, by everyone who was supposed to keep us safe.
We worked together and demanded better. I knew we'd achieve our goal #HamOnt
Reposted by Andrew Selman - Ward 3 / Hamilton
Barton Street CLOSED between Birch and Sanford due to a structure fire.
HSR Route 2-Barton buses are detouring between Wentworth and Birch. #HamOnt
HSR Route 2-Barton buses are detouring between Wentworth and Birch. #HamOnt
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Barton Street CLOSED between Birch and Sanford due to a structure fire.
HSR Route 2-Barton buses are detouring between Wentworth and Birch. #HamOnt
HSR Route 2-Barton buses are detouring between Wentworth and Birch. #HamOnt
"I was testing the sound,” Nann said.
Come on. Councillor Nann must think we’re idiots. It’s hard to read a line like that as anything but pure disrespect for people’s intelligence #HamOnt
Come on. Councillor Nann must think we’re idiots. It’s hard to read a line like that as anything but pure disrespect for people’s intelligence #HamOnt
All 16 Council Members have now responded.
8 of 16 Council members attended the private invite-only Earth, Wind & Fire concert on Tuesday evening. #yhmcc
thepublicrecord.ca/2025/11/hami...
8 of 16 Council members attended the private invite-only Earth, Wind & Fire concert on Tuesday evening. #yhmcc
thepublicrecord.ca/2025/11/hami...
Hamilton Mayor, Councillors, Senior Managers Say They Were 'Working' While Attending Invite-Only Earth, Wind & Fire Concert
Mayor Horwath and City Manager state senior staff and council members were working by reviewing the facility and providing feedback on the newly renovated entertainment facility.
thepublicrecord.ca
November 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
"I was testing the sound,” Nann said.
Come on. Councillor Nann must think we’re idiots. It’s hard to read a line like that as anything but pure disrespect for people’s intelligence #HamOnt
Come on. Councillor Nann must think we’re idiots. It’s hard to read a line like that as anything but pure disrespect for people’s intelligence #HamOnt