Connect and Engage

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 out ways to connect with Council and community initiatives below.

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, contact the Office of the Clerk.

Community Recognition Awards

The Township of Hamilton established Community Recognition Awards to recognize individuals or groups that have made an outstanding contribution to the Township and its Residents. Learn more about the award categories and nomination criteria, visit our Community Recognition Awards webpage.

Nomination period is open now until October 4, 2024!
Do you know someone deserving recognition for their contributions to the community?
Make a Nomination

Local Government Week

October 14 to 18, 2024 is Local Government Week in Ontario! Join us in activities and initiatives that explore the dynamic ways that local services shape our everyday lives. Enter our Local Government Week Contests, and dive in to discover how you can get involved and make a difference right where you live!

More updates coming soon!

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.

2025 Budget Survey

Take the Survey!

Every year, budget is established to provide a foundation for the Township of Hamilton to meet the service and infrastructure needs of residents.

We strongly believe that it is important to give ratepayers an opportunity to share their ideas for the upcoming 2025 budget. To engage the public in the upcoming budget decision making process, a 2025 Budget Survey has been developed to help obtain YOUR input and to inform Council's decisions on the development of our next budget. We want to hear from you!

Your valuable input will help in making well-informed decisions, ensuring the continued provision of essential programs and services to residents, and paving the way for a prosperous future. Once the survey data is collected, reviewed, and incorporated into a Budget Report, both the staff and Council will have a better understanding of the residents' priorities for 2025. Additionally, the findings will be publicly accessible on our website.

Participation in this survey is completely voluntary, anonymous, and it should take around 10 minutes to complete. The survey will be open until Monday, September 30, 2024.

If you are unable to complete the survey online and would like to answer by telephone, please contact the Township of Hamilton at 905-342-2810 and a staff member will assist you.

Learn more about the 2025 Budget Process on our Budget and Financial Reports webpage.

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.

The first Public Information Centre will allow the public and stakeholders to interact with the Project Team and will cover the work done so far, including the study boundary, existing connections, future development, and servicing constraints. Please plan to attend to provide your valuable input.

Important Dates:

March 25, 2024: Notice of Study Commencement
First Public Consultation Notice: Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Baltimore Recreation Centre, 23 Community Centre Road.

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

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