Cameron Kroetsch
@cameronkroetsch.bsky.social
Proud downtown #HamOnt resident, queer, he or him, Ward 2 City Councillor; all tweets from me; https://linktr.ee/ward2hamilton
I’ll be ringing in the new year in relative peace and quiet in the middle of the wintery woods. 2025 was hard for so many people I know. I’m hopeful 2026 will be better and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone back in #HamOnt next week. There’s work to do. ❄️ 🤍
December 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I’ll be ringing in the new year in relative peace and quiet in the middle of the wintery woods. 2025 was hard for so many people I know. I’m hopeful 2026 will be better and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone back in #HamOnt next week. There’s work to do. ❄️ 🤍
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This could have been avoided. It’s only on the table as an option because a previous Council made the terrible decision to build a two story Investigative Services Division in the heart of our downtown instead of something taller that would have also housed the decaying Central Station. #HamOnt
Just announced:
Hamilton Police Service will launch a Private Public Partnership procurement for the building of a new police headquarters and downtown division headquarters
City Council has approved project
No details on costs / timelines during the verbal board announcement. I will ask #HamOnt
Hamilton Police Service will launch a Private Public Partnership procurement for the building of a new police headquarters and downtown division headquarters
City Council has approved project
No details on costs / timelines during the verbal board announcement. I will ask #HamOnt
December 19, 2025 at 12:28 PM
This could have been avoided. It’s only on the table as an option because a previous Council made the terrible decision to build a two story Investigative Services Division in the heart of our downtown instead of something taller that would have also housed the decaying Central Station. #HamOnt
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Our office will be closed from December 20 to January 4. We'll be back in the office on Monday, January 5, for our regular hours. If there's something urgent you need to let me or the Ward 2 Team know about while we're closed, please reach out to me directly at Cameron.Kroetsch@hamilton.ca. #HamOnt
December 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Our office will be closed from December 20 to January 4. We'll be back in the office on Monday, January 5, for our regular hours. If there's something urgent you need to let me or the Ward 2 Team know about while we're closed, please reach out to me directly at Cameron.Kroetsch@hamilton.ca. #HamOnt
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"The drop-in space is expected to open Friday at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church at James and Jackson streets." #HamOnt
https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/homelessness-hamilton-winter-shelters-downtown/article_d38effb3-8c01-5198-9b23-9b4c4af637f9.html
https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/homelessness-hamilton-winter-shelters-downtown/article_d38effb3-8c01-5198-9b23-9b4c4af637f9.html
Overnight warming space to open at downtown Hamilton church
St. Matthew’s House to operate winter respite service starting Friday.
www.thespec.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
"The drop-in space is expected to open Friday at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church at James and Jackson streets." #HamOnt
https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/homelessness-hamilton-winter-shelters-downtown/article_d38effb3-8c01-5198-9b23-9b4c4af637f9.html
https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/homelessness-hamilton-winter-shelters-downtown/article_d38effb3-8c01-5198-9b23-9b4c4af637f9.html
As a vegan, it sucks to lose Democracy, but as an advocate for all workers, it’s awful to hear this is happening, especially now. There’s no good reason it had to end like this. There were many ways to ensure workers were treated well. If you can donate, www.gofundme.com/f/help-12-la.... #HamOnt
Donate to Help 12 Laid-Off Democracy Workers Pay Rent This Christmas!, organized by Kelsea Swackhammer
Hi, I'm Kit, a family member and friend of Democracy on Locke… Kelsea Swackhammer needs your support for Help 12 Laid-Off Democracy Workers Pay Rent This Christmas!
www.gofundme.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
As a vegan, it sucks to lose Democracy, but as an advocate for all workers, it’s awful to hear this is happening, especially now. There’s no good reason it had to end like this. There were many ways to ensure workers were treated well. If you can donate, www.gofundme.com/f/help-12-la.... #HamOnt
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This week, we’re taking an historical walk through Durand, remembering an old school that once stood at the corner of Queen Street South and Robinson Street, the Ryerson Public School. At a time of growth in Hamilton, this school was one of many buildings under construction in 1889. #HamOnt
December 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
This week, we’re taking an historical walk through Durand, remembering an old school that once stood at the corner of Queen Street South and Robinson Street, the Ryerson Public School. At a time of growth in Hamilton, this school was one of many buildings under construction in 1889. #HamOnt
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The Provincial Minister of Housing just approved the City's request for an order to move the Jamesville housing project forward. It's good news. I haven't been given any details, timelines, or other specifics but I've reached out to staff and will let folks know when I have more information. #HamOnt
December 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The Provincial Minister of Housing just approved the City's request for an order to move the Jamesville housing project forward. It's good news. I haven't been given any details, timelines, or other specifics but I've reached out to staff and will let folks know when I have more information. #HamOnt
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I'm grateful this motion passed yesterday. It's been a long time coming. City staff will report back next year on implementing the same traffic calming principles that exist in the North End to every other neighbourhood in Ward 2, including speed limits of 30 km/h and road design changes. #HamOnt
December 2, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I'm grateful this motion passed yesterday. It's been a long time coming. City staff will report back next year on implementing the same traffic calming principles that exist in the North End to every other neighbourhood in Ward 2, including speed limits of 30 km/h and road design changes. #HamOnt
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Thanks to my seconder and former principal, Councillor Mark Tadeson, and the Public Works Committee for approving the replacement of the play equipment at Central Elementary School in Ward 2. It's at the end of its life and I'm looking forward to welcoming a renewed play space. #HamOnt
December 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Thanks to my seconder and former principal, Councillor Mark Tadeson, and the Public Works Committee for approving the replacement of the play equipment at Central Elementary School in Ward 2. It's at the end of its life and I'm looking forward to welcoming a renewed play space. #HamOnt
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I share the concerns raised by people, across the city, about the timing of the erection of this fence in front of the Salvation Army. The terrible message it sends is that Hamiltonians who are experiencing homelessness should be hidden from sight. It's not ok to treat anyone like this. #HamOnt
December 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I share the concerns raised by people, across the city, about the timing of the erection of this fence in front of the Salvation Army. The terrible message it sends is that Hamiltonians who are experiencing homelessness should be hidden from sight. It's not ok to treat anyone like this. #HamOnt
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It’s deeply disturbing to see another white supremacist rally in our downtown core. We can’t let our city continue to be home to this violence and hatred. If this group is well known, then they should be made to feel unwelcome in Hamilton. #HamOnt youtu.be/-K1ug9ya2tY
Downtown Hamilton hate incident prompts strong response from anti-racism advocates
YouTube video by CHCH News
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December 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM
It’s deeply disturbing to see another white supremacist rally in our downtown core. We can’t let our city continue to be home to this violence and hatred. If this group is well known, then they should be made to feel unwelcome in Hamilton. #HamOnt youtu.be/-K1ug9ya2tY
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At last week's Hamilton Police Service Board meeting, we took a big step forward. After years of advocating for reductions to the police budget, the Board reduced this year's request from 9.48% to 6.81%, just as Member Menezes and I asked them to do in February 2024. #HamOnt
November 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
At last week's Hamilton Police Service Board meeting, we took a big step forward. After years of advocating for reductions to the police budget, the Board reduced this year's request from 9.48% to 6.81%, just as Member Menezes and I asked them to do in February 2024. #HamOnt
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I've heard from local restaurant and business owners who tell me they were much busier when McCartney was here. I'm glad small businesses are seeing an uptick. As a former small business owner, I care deeply about the shared success of our downtown core and every business that calls it home. #HamOnt
November 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I've heard from local restaurant and business owners who tell me they were much busier when McCartney was here. I'm glad small businesses are seeing an uptick. As a former small business owner, I care deeply about the shared success of our downtown core and every business that calls it home. #HamOnt
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Thanks to YWCA Hamilton’s Medora Uppal for opening up about this and calling out the problems we’re facing as a community. The solutions aren’t easy, but we must continue to confront gender based violence. I stand with the women most impacted and I’ll continue to do what I can to help. #HamOnt
November 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Thanks to YWCA Hamilton’s Medora Uppal for opening up about this and calling out the problems we’re facing as a community. The solutions aren’t easy, but we must continue to confront gender based violence. I stand with the women most impacted and I’ll continue to do what I can to help. #HamOnt
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Thanks to The Spec for publishing this opinion piece with MPP Robin Lennox on Ford's latest attack on tenants, this time through Bill 60. We all have to stand up in the face of this legislation. A third of all Hamiltonians are tenants. It matters. #HamOnt @robinlennoxmd.bsky.social
Ontario tenants can’t afford any more attacks from Premier Ford
We need everyone to push back, no matter whether you rent or own your home.
www.thespec.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Thanks to The Spec for publishing this opinion piece with MPP Robin Lennox on Ford's latest attack on tenants, this time through Bill 60. We all have to stand up in the face of this legislation. A third of all Hamiltonians are tenants. It matters. #HamOnt @robinlennoxmd.bsky.social
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In a week from today, on December 4 at the Discovery Centre, I'll be meeting with North Enders about two important greenspaces in Ward 2 - Eastwood Park and Strachan Linear Park. I'll be presenting information based on plans we have so far and getting more feedback about the road ahead. #HamOnt
I'll be meeting with North Enders at the Discovery Centre on December 4 at 7pm to talk about Eastwood and Strachan Linear Parks. Check out the event postcard, which has been delivered across the North End, to see the agenda. Your feedback is important. Hope to see you there! #HamOnt
November 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
In a week from today, on December 4 at the Discovery Centre, I'll be meeting with North Enders about two important greenspaces in Ward 2 - Eastwood Park and Strachan Linear Park. I'll be presenting information based on plans we have so far and getting more feedback about the road ahead. #HamOnt
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Hope to see you tonight at my 2026 City Budget Town Hall! We'll be at Ringside at 7pm. Check out the details in the poster and, if you can, please register to attend at ward2hamilton.ca/townhall (not required, but appreciated). #HamOnt
Join me for a town hall on the City's 2026 budget on November 25. Topics include a budget history; overviews of water, tax, and board budgets; and a deep dive on the $5.2b infrastructure deficit. As always, there will be time for feedback and questions. Register at ward2hamilton.ca/townhall. #HamOnt
November 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Hope to see you tonight at my 2026 City Budget Town Hall! We'll be at Ringside at 7pm. Check out the details in the poster and, if you can, please register to attend at ward2hamilton.ca/townhall (not required, but appreciated). #HamOnt
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Another issue of the Ward 2 Newsletter is out. I write about decisions made at Council, timelines for the Bennetto Auditorium in the North End, the work of the Neighbourhood Association Council, and how the City's budget works. Hope to see you tomorrow for our budget town hall! #HamOnt
Ward 2 Newsletter - Issue 32
November 20, 2025
ward2hamilton.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Another issue of the Ward 2 Newsletter is out. I write about decisions made at Council, timelines for the Bennetto Auditorium in the North End, the work of the Neighbourhood Association Council, and how the City's budget works. Hope to see you tomorrow for our budget town hall! #HamOnt
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November 15 marked a full three years in my role as Councillor for Ward 2. Every year, around this time, I write about another year gone by, what I’ve learned in this job, what people tell me when they see me at a meeting, stop me in the street, or share their thoughts with me in an email. #HamOnt
November 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
November 15 marked a full three years in my role as Councillor for Ward 2. Every year, around this time, I write about another year gone by, what I’ve learned in this job, what people tell me when they see me at a meeting, stop me in the street, or share their thoughts with me in an email. #HamOnt
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This week's heritage post was inspired by a stroll along the escarpment. Before European settlement, southern Ontario was predominantly forested with mature, diverse hardwood forests in the Carolinian Life Zone, where the climate creates a home for many rare species of plants and animals. #HamOnt
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This week's heritage post was inspired by a stroll along the escarpment. Before European settlement, southern Ontario was predominantly forested with mature, diverse hardwood forests in the Carolinian Life Zone, where the climate creates a home for many rare species of plants and animals. #HamOnt
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As you gear up for the weekend, check out the latest edition of the Ward 2 Newsletter. I unpack some of the big Council decisions in October, recent development decisions downtown, engaging our next generation at City Hall, and some inside baseball. Happy reading! #HamOnt
Ward 2 Newsletter - Issue 31
November 14, 2025
ward2hamilton.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
As you gear up for the weekend, check out the latest edition of the Ward 2 Newsletter. I unpack some of the big Council decisions in October, recent development decisions downtown, engaging our next generation at City Hall, and some inside baseball. Happy reading! #HamOnt
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Reminder to register at ward2hamilton.ca/townhall if you're planning on attending our City Budget Town Hall at Ringside on November 25. I'm really looking forward to hearing from you about your priorities and unpacking the budget process to make it accessible to Ward 2 residents. #HamOnt
Join me for a town hall on the City's 2026 budget on November 25. Topics include a budget history; overviews of water, tax, and board budgets; and a deep dive on the $5.2b infrastructure deficit. As always, there will be time for feedback and questions. Register at ward2hamilton.ca/townhall. #HamOnt
November 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Reminder to register at ward2hamilton.ca/townhall if you're planning on attending our City Budget Town Hall at Ringside on November 25. I'm really looking forward to hearing from you about your priorities and unpacking the budget process to make it accessible to Ward 2 residents. #HamOnt
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Our streets continue to be unsafe for the people who need to use them, every day, to walk, cycle, and roll in our city. The death of a crossing guard, a City employee who is here to protect all of us on our roads, is devastating. #HamOnt
November 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Our streets continue to be unsafe for the people who need to use them, every day, to walk, cycle, and roll in our city. The death of a crossing guard, a City employee who is here to protect all of us on our roads, is devastating. #HamOnt
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In between Committee meetings, I dropped off some responses I wrote to student letters after our Grade 5 field trip last week. Big takeaways - students valued the opportunity to participate in the horseshoe and to see what the City does up close. Next year is going to be a blast! #HamOnt
November 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
In between Committee meetings, I dropped off some responses I wrote to student letters after our Grade 5 field trip last week. Big takeaways - students valued the opportunity to participate in the horseshoe and to see what the City does up close. Next year is going to be a blast! #HamOnt