How to Connect to Your Council

Join the conversation and help make a difference in our community - your voice matters. When you engage with your municipal government, we work together to strengthen our civic spirit and make life better in the Township of Hamilton. Find ways to connect with Council and community initiatives below.

Meeting agendas and minutes can be found on our Council Portal. Council, Committee of the Whole, and Committee of Adjustment meetings can be streamed live online, subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay informed.

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 Write to Us

Submit your comments to Council and Staff regarding municipal matters by emailing the Office of the Clerk or by mail to the attention of the Clerk at P.O. Box 1060, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 4W5.

You may also contact Council Members directly by email, find contact information on our Council webpage.

If you are submitting comments regarding a matter on an upcoming Council or Committee agenda, please ensure you note the Item Number and the date of the meeting.

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Meet with a Councillor

Connect with Council by phone or set up a meeting. To find contact information for Council members, view our Council webpage.

Please note that contacting through phone and email is considered an informal channel and may not be referred to during Council's decision making process.

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Speaking at Council
  • Ask a Question: Question Period is for questions/inquiries related to items that are listed on the Council or Special Council agenda. There are no obligations for Council to respond or action items related to a question asked during Question Period. In order to ask a question during Question Period, attendees must attend the meeting in person. A maximum of 10 minutes is allocated for Question Period at Council meetings.
  • Make a Delegation: The purpose of a delegation to Council is to allow individuals to address specific items that are on the agenda for that particular Council meeting. It's an opportunity for community members to participate in the decision-making process and communicate directly with Council on matters within its jurisdiction. To make a delegation at a Council meeting, complete the request form below, or contact the Office of the Clerk.

Delegation Request Form

Community Recognition Awards

The Township of Hamilton established the Community Recognition Awards program to recognize individuals or groups that have made an outstanding contribution to the Township and its Residents. Find out more about award categories, nominee eligibility, recent award winners, and how to get involved with the Community Recognition Awards Committee by visiting our Community Recognition Awards webpage.

2024 Community Recognition Award Nominations closed on October 4, 2024.
Thank you to all who made a nomination, and congratulations to our award winners!

Open Projects - Submit your feedback

We want to hear from you! The Township of Hamilton values input from all tax payers and residents in the Township. This feedback helps Council and staff make decisions and set priorities that will continue to make the Township a great place to live, work, and play.

Website Update Survey

The Township of Hamilton is in the process of launching a new website and we need your feedback to ensure it meets the needs of our community! This is an opportunity for residents to directly influence how the website is designed, so it’s user-friendly and provides all the information that matters most.

Step 1: Participate in Our Survey - Open Now!

We invite all residents to take part in our survey to share what matters most to you when using the Township’s website. Your answers will guide us in designing a website that’s easy to navigate and provides the information that’s most important to you. Whether it’s finding local events, learning how to pay bills, or accessing public services - your voice is crucial!

Survey closes Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Take the Survey

Step 2: Test Our Website’s Navigation

In the next few weeks, we’ll be launching navigation testing phase. During this phase, you’ll have the opportunity to test how easily you can find important information on the site. This phase will focus specifically on the navigation - how intuitive it is to find key content. Your input here will help us improve the user experience and ensure the website is as accessible and easy to use as possible.

Keep an eye out for the navigation testing announcement soon.

Why Both Steps Matter

The survey will give us insight into what information is most important to you, while navigation testing will help us improve how easily you can find that information. Together, these two feedback opportunities are essential in making sure the new website works for everyone.

We appreciate your time and feedback in both phases! Thank you for helping us build a better website for the Township of Hamilton!

Water Supply Master Plan

The Township of Hamilton is conducting a Class Environmental Assessment Master Planning process to evaluate and plan upgrades for its water supply, treatment, storage, and distribution infrastructure. This plan will consider current conditions, capacity, and future needs over the next 20 years for Baltimore/Creighton Heights, Camborne, and Buttersfield.

Important Dates:

At the first Public Information Centre, a presentation was provided regarding the Environmental Assessment Master Plan Process, including detailed project overview. To learn more, view the Public Information Centre 1 presentation.
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Advisory Committees and Local Boards

If you're looking to get involved and give back to your community, the Township of Hamilton has several Advisory Committees and Local Boards that we invite residents to join and share their expertise.

To learn more and view our available Advisory Body and Board openings, please visit the Committees and Boards webpage.

Other Ways to Connect and Engage

We invite you to join the conversation, share your ideas, feedback and stay in touch! For up to date news, alerts, and public notices, subscribe to our News webpage.

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Meet with Staff
Review the Staff Directory and set up a meeting to discuss a topic further.
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Subscribe
Subscribe to Council and Committee agendas and minutes.
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Community Engagement
Stay informed and submit your feedback on projects that are open for comment.
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Recreation Ideas and Feedback
Have an idea for a Township-led program at a municipal facility or park? We want to hear from you!