Cameron Kroetsch – he / him
Ward 2 City Councillor
Cameron.Kroetsch@hamilton.ca
Cameron Kroetsch [KAM-ren KRETCH] and his partner Derek moved to Hamilton in 2014 and have been huge fans of the city ever since. Cameron comes to this work with a rich education in the arts and humanities (BA, BEd, MA). Before he came to Hamilton, Cameron was President of Guelph’s largest labour union and continues to be a passionate advocate for workers. He has spent nearly a decade living in Ward 2 building trusting relationships with members of the downtown community. He likes riding bikes, watching birds, and writing poetry. He ran in the 2018 municipal election (finishing second) and was elected to City Council for the first time in 2022.
To schedule a meeting with Councillor Kroetsch, please contact him directly.
Liesl Thomas – she / her
Constituency Coordinator
Liesl.Thomas@hamilton.ca
Liesl Thomas [Lee-zull TOM-US] studied Peace Studies & History at McMaster University and Alternative Dispute Resolution at Humber College, and is currently working on a Master of Theological Studies in Community Development at the University of Toronto. She loves this city and has lived in Wards 2, 3, 12, and 13. Before joining the Ward 2 Team, Liesl worked at 541 Eatery & Exchange, running the kitchen and supporting volunteers. Liesl likes hiking with her dog in the Dundas Valley and Royal Botanical Gardens, watching birds, reading books, going to movies at the Playhouse Cinema, and fighting for safer, healthier, stronger, and more vibrant communities. Liesl joined the Ward 2 Team in November 2022.
Hasnain Khan – he / him
Constituency Coordinator
Hasnain.Khan@hamilton.ca
Hasnain Khan [Hus-nan KON] is a proud Muslim who has spent most of his life living on Hamilton Mountain in Wards 6 and 7, but also spent a few years in his country of heritage, Pakistan. He studied Political Science before completing a Master of Arts in Labour Studies (both at McMaster University). Hasnain loves this city and he wants to make it more inclusive and community oriented – a place where people can live comfortably and grow together. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching sports, and finding new halal spots to eat at. Hasnain joined the Ward 2 Team in November 2022.
Joey McCullough – he / him
Constituency Coordinator
Joey.McCullough@hamilton.ca
Joey McCullough [Jo-ee MUH-CULL-UH] has proudly called downtown Hamilton home for the past 2 years. Before this, he studied history in Kingston and ran a bed and breakfast in the Maritimes. Joey is now keen on raising a family in a safe, accessible, and exciting Hamilton. In his spare time he enjoys watching birds, extensive travelling, and tending to his garden. Joey joined the Ward 2 Team in June 2023.
Ward 2 Team logo and colours
The Ward 2 Team chose a logo that represents not only imagery that we associate with the City’s downtown community, but also iconography and colours that tell a story about the work we’re committed to doing.
COLOURS
We chose blue and dark orange because they represent important parts of Ward 2.
The blue colour was taken directly from the iconic Hamilton Bike Share bikes that can be spotted in the City’s core. Blue also represents the Hamilton Harbour, our local waterways, and our commitment to the big blue dot (the earth) we’re all responsible to care for.
The orange colour was taken directly from the exterior brick walls of the Mulberry Coffeehouse. It not only symbolizes our rich built heritage, but our working class steel town history. It’s a rusty hue that very closely resembles the corten steel featured along the City’s waterfront.
ICONOGRAPHY
We chose a feather and a leaf not only because they represent the natural world around us but because they hold significant symbolic meaning for the work we hope to do in this term of Council.
The feather represents the rich biodiversity of bird life that we’re so lucky to have in Hamilton, whether it’s the ubiquitous downtown sparrows or North End geese, or the treasured sightings of our famous family of peregrine falcons, our feathered friends are an important part of our community. It also represents what we hope to bring to the decisions made at City Council – wisdom, truth, and reflection. The feather is also associated with ceremony in Indigenous communities. The presence of the feather is a constant reminder of our need to be thoughtful and inclusive in all we do.
The leaf represents the sumac tree, a local species that can be seen in many places around the city. We chose something native to the area and a tree species that has a long history in Hamilton as well as a history of use as a medicine by Indigenous communities. It also signifies our rich native plant biodiversity and our commitment to preserving the urban tree canopy in our city. The leaf also represents change. Every fall in Ontario, we’re treated to a colourful transformation as sumac and other leaves change colours to signal the end of one season and the beginning of another. In the same spirit, we hope to help usher in a change and turn over a new leaf for our city.