Matt Francis

In The Media

Hamilton’s vacant-unit tax forecast to provide $8.35M for affordable housing

Hamilton modular cabin suppliers broke lobbying rules, says city ethics watchdog

Hamilton Council votes to address influx of non-residents seeking social supports

‘Explosion of filth’: City scrambling to clean up illegal dumping, encampment trash

The Olympic Games at Confederation Park? You’ve never heard this wild Hamilton story

AGCO extends Hamilton’s liquor sale hours for Olympics

'Shocked' and 'disappointed:' Councillors grill staff on how Hamilton outdoor shelter debacle played out

‘Sorry is not going to cut it’: City staff on hot seat over Hamilton cabin project missteps

Hamilton bars and restaurants could serve booze at 6 a.m. for Olympics

Clr. Francis wants city to look at taking over notorious Red Rose Motel for housing

Stoney Creek residents celebrate arena reprieve with a full house at Tigers game

Community & Tigers Rally Together For A Memorable Night In The Creek

How was Stoney Creek arena closure mistakenly added to mayor’s budget?

Mayor revokes decision to remove ice at Stoney Creek Arena

Hamilton councillors fume over latest budget pitched by Mayor Andrea Horwath. Here are some proposed cuts

Hamilton councillor urges city to turn motel into housing amid crime concerns

Councillor wants city to explore buying ‘crime-ridden’ east Hamilton motel

Auditor slams lack of due diligence in Hamilton’s $7.9M modular shelter project

Firing of 17 city managers, reveals unintended consequences of Strong Mayor

‘Hindsight’s 20/20’: Mayor Andrea Horwath defends Hamilton’s mini-cabin project after local builder lands London contract

Hamilton’s vacant unit tax survives close vote

Hamilton’s mayor directs city staff to hold property tax hikes at 4.25%

‘It’s only fair’: Premier Doug Ford says he’ll consider takeover of Hamilton’s parkways

City to review ‘fortification’ bylaw, clarify security camera rules

Hamilton poised to double photo-radar cameras but still trails other Ontario cities

Another big increase looming for Hamilton taxpayers

The city wants his security cameras down. Is that fair?

How will Hamilton find $365 million to renovate Juravinski Hospital?

Ontario tribunal halts dense housing plan for former Glen Echo school site

Hamilton police charge two men with 2nd-degree murder of Zachary Shuman

Sixteen months later, Stoney Creek lots look untouched — but housing plan is still alive

Riverdale residents worry about vigilantism after family attacked with fireworks and bear spray by group of teens

Council boosts Art Gallery of Hamilton budget

Wooden road signs don’t fit a steel city, Hamilton councillor says

‘A bad situation’: City may be forced to close east Hamilton community centre due to teen violence, vandalism, harassment

Hamilton is looking at an 8.7% tax hike next year

‘A time machine’: Battle of Stoney Creek re-enactment a reminder of Canadian sovereignty past and present

Divide over municipal alcohol policy leaves some councillors second-guessing public health reform

Is tailgating a ‘cultural right’ or a party breaking all the rules?

Proposed tailgating ban shot down at city hall

‘Fundamental breakdown’: Hamilton staff on hot seat over $5M cabin project overrun

Is Hamilton heading back to the polls? Councillors talk byelection to fill Danko’s seat

Hamilton’s mini-cabin shelter project is millions of dollars over budget

Stoney Creek’s battle, affordable housing vs. parking as 50 spots face elimination

City seeks affordable-housing pitches for Stoney Creek parking lot

Plan for east Hamilton rental buildings clears tribunal after council rejection sparks accusations of NIMBYism

Free Hamilton of ‘strong-mayor’ obligations: Council to Premier Doug Ford

City of Hamilton Staff Remove American Flags – Without Telling City Council

Heard a loud bang in Hamilton Beach Monday night? So did others

Hamilton councillors protest ‘rushed’ and ‘undemocratic’ budget talks

Hamilton residents will see 5.6% tax increase after councillors' last-ditch efforts to trim budget

It’s time to cap city spending and tax hikes, councillor says

Mayor Horwath highlights key issues in Hamilton’s 2025 budget

City poet survives council search for budget savings

Hamilton council targets big and small to shave about $500K off proposed 2025 city budget

"Every dollar counts" - Matt Francis in Hamilton budget talks

Hamilton proposed budget hike lowered to 5.7 per cent as councillors look for more cuts

Hamilton property taxes rise, council pushes back on hike

Hamilton residents considering legal action against tiny home plan

Mayor ‘hopeful’ Hamilton’s micro-shelter site ready in January amid contractor questions

‘Large gamble’: Councillor critical of China-sourced shelters for Hamilton project

Ontario judge rules City of Hamilton can enforce park bylaw

Beach Strip parks honour beloved neighbourhood characters including legendary Santa Claus, Jimmy Lomax

Cllr Francis says he “won’t stop fighting to keep that a parking lot for Ward 5”

Evolving Eastgate Square: 4,000-plus-unit development reaches milestone

Powerhouse, Elfrida church and mill complex set for heritage status

Integrity commissioner warns against “muzzling debate” at Hamilton Council - The complainant charged the Mayor Horwath used a double standard in dealing with the remarks by Francis compared to subsequent remarks made by Councillors Kroetsch and Nann

Hamilton council denies call for 'notwithstanding clause' to deal with encampments

Hamilton city council to vote on asking Ontario to use not-withstanding clause to address encampments

Stoney Creek crosswalk honours fallen soldiers

Encampment debate intensifies after firearm pieces found in Delta Park tent fire

Reopening of Burlington canal piers eyed for spring 2025

Local City council approves online voting for 2024 by-election in Hamilton

Hamilton councillors resign from Red Hill board amid rising tensions

Hamilton fast-tracking repairs to avoid ‘catastrophic failure’ in city’s biggest water pipe

Councillor withdraws call for probe but sticks to guns on Stoney Creek parking lot issue

Hamilton city council passes vote to make Tiffany Street lot temporary shelter site

Hamilton pivots to small cabins at brownfield site to address homelessness crisis

Sparks fly at Hamilton council over lobbying report

Hamilton council meeting on Stoney Creek parking lot housing project ‘horrendous’

Lobbying report sparks angry exchange between Mayor and Councillor: Stoney Creek Parking lot issue again raised

No one injured in tent fire at Hamilton’s Gage Park

Horwath flexes ‘strong mayor’ powers, calls for sanctioned sites for Hamilton’s homeless

‘A humane approach’: Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters sticks with plan

Hamilton’s tax burden ‘high’ compared with similar-sized cities across Ontario: report

Hamilton councillors poised to clash over calls to ban encampments in some parks

City and Hamilton’s Public School Board Exploring Land “License” for Affordable Housing in Riverdale

A city sales tax on alcohol and tobacco? Hamilton to look at 'all options' to boost revenue

Hamilton exploring tobacco, booze, parking, land-transfer taxes

Ontario Land Tribunal rejects ‘massive’ towers by Stoney Creek’s Battlefield Park

Ontario rejects plan for housing towers across from Stoney Creek’s Battlefield Park

‘It’s going to take us all’: Mayor’s veto advances affordable housing plan in Stoney Creek

Housing pitch for former Glen Echo school site rejected

Mayor’s Veto has has united Stoney Creek councillors in common cause

Horwath to veto council’s decision not to build affordable housing on Stoney Creek parking lots

Opinion: battle lines are drawing for the remainder of Hamilton Council term

Horwath aims to use 'strong mayor' powers to push through Stoney Creek affordable housing plan

Tensions high ahead of council's vote to build affordable housing or save Stoney Creek parking

Ancaster Councillor’s “compromise” on Stoney Creek parking lots angers the ward councillor

Cyber security breach discussed at Hamilton’s city council meeting

Councillor Francis continues to stand up for downtown Stoney Creek businesses and those in need of the Medical Building

Hamilton public school trustees are renewing discussions with the city and Ministry of Education on a dormant 2018 plan for a community hub at Lake Avenue Elementary School that included affordable seniors housing.

Builder readying to demolish downtown Stoney Creek buildings

Parking fuels backlash against Stoney Creek affordable-housing pitch. Councillor says he hopes to revive Riverdale initiative as alternative.

Hamilton city budget passes with a ten to six vote

Baby born in Hamilton encampment shows extent of 'desperate' housing crisis, councillor says

Councillors Mark Tadeson and Matt Francis joined Clark in opposing the enhanced ward staffing in a 13-3 vote.

Hamilton pitches new affordable housing on city parking lots, vacant land

Hamilton staff to study a public-private partnership to keep Wild Waterworks operating

Vacant home tax unexpectedly voted down by Hamilton council

Council backs creation of $58K Beach Boulevard parkette

Former Britannia Cleaners lot gets city cleanup grant

Stoney Creek seniors petition for eliminated HSR route to be reinstated

Hamilton city council debates future of Wild Waterworks

City staff suggest study on future of Hamilton’s Wild Waterworks

Hamilton beach strip residents blanketed with shiny, mystery fallout

Stoney Creek Coun. Matt Francis wants staff to reverse decision on cancelling bus route

City of Hamilton staff report estimates tax increase of 14%

Hamilton councillors give early support for revised encampment protocol

Hamilton city councillors present recommendations for homelessness crisis

Councillors reject encampment plan, remain divided on how to help people living in tents

Proposed towers by Stoney Creek’s Battlefield park headed to Ontario Land Tribunal

Hamilton councillor Francis says taxpayers will pay when Ford government reduces development charges

Ward 5 councillor Matt Francis raring to go after big win