New City Council to be sworn in at inaugural meeting

The City of St. Catharines will celebrate the start of the new term of City Council with a special Council meeting.

The community is welcome to attend the inaugural meeting of the 2022-2026 term of City Council on Monday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St. The inauguration of the 140^th St. Catharines City Council will be taking place in Partridge Hall.

Taking the oath of office and being sworn in will be Mayor Mat Siscoe and City Councillors Dawn Dodge, Carlos Garcia, Matt Harris, Joe Kushner, Jackie Lindal, Robin McPherson, Greg Miller, Bill Phillips, Mark Stevens, Kevin Townsend, Caleb Ratzlaff and Bruce Williamson. The evening will also feature an inaugural address by Mayor Siscoe, performances by the Strong Water Singers and a drumming group from Niagara Regional Native Centre, as well as remarks by guest speaker Julie Christiansen.

Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Free parking will be available in the Carlisle Street Parking Garage.

Residents unable to attend the meeting in person, or wishing to watch from home, can view the livestream of the meeting at www.stcatharines.ca/youtube, or YourTV Niagara will be airing the meeting live.