I will no longer be posting on X or monitoring this account. This is to align with my long standing social media policy where I take responsibility for the conversations happening in the spaces I use. #HamOnt

If you’d like to keep up with what is happening with me and Ward 2, you can find me on Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

This comes as X is increasingly a space for spreading misinformation and hate that disproportionately targets queer people and other marginalized communities - all of which continues to go unchecked by those who moderate this platform.

I feel that X is no longer a space for productive conversation and the time I spend trying to make that happen here could be better used on other social media platforms.

Quick note to let Ward 2 residents know our office will be closed on both Monday, June 30 and Tuesday, July 1. We’ll be back on Wednesday, July 2. As always, reach out at Ward2@hamilton.ca or (905) 546-2197. Enjoy the beautiful weather if you can! #HamOnt

Appreciate this opinion piece in today's @TheSpec. I mentioned James Street South and Bold Street at a recent town hall as I have a motion coming forward in the short term to address it. Always good to bring awareness. Pedestrian safety matters. #HamOnt

We had a busy #BikeMonthHamOnt with 3 different rides and we are back for another ride: Join us for another Kidical Mass ride coming up on Saturday July 12. We will be starting the ride at Corktown Park.

After a few technical hiccups kept the Gore Park Fountain from running, it’s back up to full strength after some needed repairs. On these warmer days it makes a huge difference. Hope you’re able to get out to enjoy the weather this weekend! #HamOnt

This past weekend marked the official start of summer, bringing with it an intense heat wave. As Hamiltonians try to stay cool, it's important to know that the City has an interactive map of public drinking fountains to help people stay hydrated - https://t.co/kBad9BrpG0.

But vandalism took its toll. Some fountains were stuffed with dirt or sand, while others were hacked apart with axes for their valuable metal. No one knows exactly when the last Shorty Green was removed, but the Spectator suggests it was around 2000.

The nickname “Shorty Greens” first appeared in the Spectator in 1975, when a regional engineering official called them a “nuisance” and said they wouldn’t be repaired if damaged. Still, they remained beloved, providing a steady stream of cold water.

They were likely named after NHL hero Wilfred “Shorty” Green of the Hamilton Tigers. By the 1930s, there were over 100 across the city. Wilfred Green famously led the 1925 NHL strike over unpaid games. The resulting fallout led to the sale of the Tigers franchise to New York.

By 1910, concerns over disease transmission led to the rise of “sanitary” fountains. In 1915, Hamilton introduced its first municipally supplied water fountains, locally made from copper and brass, coated in chrome and painted green. They earned the nickname “Shorty Greens.”

That same summer, Andrew Steven, president of the Gore Bank, announced plans for another fountain across from the bank. Fountains in the late 19th and early 20th centuries often featured a common cup attached by chain for passersby to sip from. Some also had troughs for horses.

If you can believe it, the first public drinking fountains in Hamilton were installed by private citizens. In 1859, Archibald Kerr, a warehouse owner on the Gore, sent plans from England for a grand fountain he hoped to build in what’s now Gore Park.

This week's heritage highlight focuses on the history of Shorty Green water fountains in Hamilton. Water fountains are more than just functional, they're part of Hamilton’s civic and cultural heritage. Let's dive into it. #HamOnt

Yesterday was my first day back on the Hamilton Police Service Board after the Province’s 15 month investigation found I didn’t commit any misconduct. It was a packed six hour meeting. Here are some of the highlights. #HamOnt

I'm grateful to the work of the Shelter Health Network, especially Dr. Kerry Beal, @ymcahbb staff, and City staff. This has been a difficult journey, but a brighter future ahead for those who need to access these services in our community.

These wraparound services are necessary in order to expand the services offered on the third floor. For those who have asked, folks who were housed on the third floor last year when it caught fire have been placed in permanent housing and things are going well for them.

In July, the third floor of the downtown YMCA location, which experienced fire damage last year, will reopen to residents. This was made possible by a motion during the budget process to commit $350,000 in Ward 2 reserve funding to dedicated wraparound support services. #HamOnt