Mayor’s Office
2022-2026About
Mayor Mat Siscoe has served as the Mayor of St. Catharines since November 2022, following a tenure on Council for St. Patrick’s Ward from 2010 to January 2022. He was appointed to Regional Council after the passing of Sandie Bellows and has 15 years of experience as a high school physics teacher.
Active in the community, Mayor Siscoe has coached youth sports and volunteered with Out of the Cold. One of his key achievements as Mayor is establishing the St. Catharines OutReach and Engagement Fund (SCORE), which supports local non-profits.
He and his wife Chrissy have four children—Xavier, Canaan, Darius, and Sophia—along with two dogs and four cats. Inspired by his family and students, Mayor Siscoe is committed to creating a vibrant community for future generations.
Currently, he serves as Co-Chair for the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, is part of the Municipal Finance Sub-Committee for Ontario Big City Mayors, and chairs both the Niagara Transit Commission and Niagara Regional Housing Board of Directors. Mayor Siscoe is dedicated to working collaboratively with Council and city staff to foster a thriving community.
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The expense reports below are general in nature, however, more detailed breakdowns are forthcoming.
Flag raising requests can be made through our Flag Raising Request Form. Please deliver your flag to the Mayor's Office the week prior to your flag raising. A staff member from the Mayor's Office will contact you to confirm the date and time. It is the responsibility of the individuals and/or organizations requesting a flag raising ceremony to invite the media and provide an agenda and list of speakers to the Mayor's Office prior to the event.
Invitations for the Mayor to special events can be made through our Invitation Request Form. Requests should be submitted at least six weeks in advance and must include the required information. A staff member from the Mayor's Office will contact you to confirm attendance or decline.
Join Mayor Mat Siscoe and the St. Catharines Public Library for an exciting annual reading challenge. Read one book from each category throughout the year and share your progress on Instagram with #ReadSTC, tagging @matsiscoe and @stcatharineslibrary.
Submit your reading lists to readstc@stcatharines.ca by December 31, for a chance to win a grand prize package. Each monthly entry increases your chances, and social media posts can earn extra entries!
Brochures with details are available at library branches and on the third floor of City Hall.
Get ready to #readstc and join the fun!
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For inquiries related to city services or to report an issue, please contact Citizen's First at 905-688-5600 or via email at citizensfirst@stcatharines.ca. They will ensure your request is directed to the appropriate department for assistance. Alternatively, you may use the form below to report an issue.
To reach the Mayor's Office, please call or email us using the contact information provided. Kindly note that our email and phone are monitored Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. We strive to respond as promptly as possible and appreciate your patience.