January 8th, 2025 – The Mayor’s Office regrets to inform the residents of Port Dalhousie that the upcoming TownhallSTC event, scheduled for January 22, 2025, has been postponed due to the recent passing of Councillor Carlos Garcia. The event will be rescheduled to a date in the spring of 2025.
While a new date for the Port Dalhousie Townhall will be announced in the near future, residents of St. Patrick’s Ward can look forward to their Townhall event on February 19th, 2025 at the Armenian Community Centre from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM with Councillor Robin McPherson and Councillor Caleb Ratzlaff. Registration for the St. Patrick’s Ward townhall is now open until February 17th at 4:30 PM. To register or learn more, please visit www.stcatharines.ca/townhallstc.
"Councillor Carlos Garcia was a passionate advocate for the residents of Port Dalhousie, and his loss has left a profound impact on our community. We will ensure his memory and dedication to public service remain at the heart of our ongoing efforts to connect with the community,” said Mayor Mat Siscoe. "While we are postponing the Port Dalhousie Townhall, we look forward to continuing the TownhallSTC series to engage with residents and carry forward the work our Council is so committed to."
"We're really looking forward to connecting with the residents of St. Patrick’s Ward at our upcoming TownhallSTC meeting," said Councillor Robin McPherson. "It is a great opportunity for us to hear what’s on everyone’s mind and work together to keep making our community even better."
"I’m excited to have a great conversation with the residents of St. Patrick’s Ward," said Councillor Caleb Ratzlaff. "It is always helpful to hear people’s thoughts and ideas so we can keep building a strong, engaged community that works for everyone."
The Mayor’s Office appreciates the understanding of the community during this time and encourages residents to stay tuned for updates regarding the rescheduled Port Dalhousie Townhall event.