About
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 Mayor meets with residents, community organizations and businesses on a variety of issues as often as his schedule permits. Due to the volume of requests received, meetings are generally 30 minutes to accommodate as many requests as possible.
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.
The Mayor's Office provides congratulatory certificates to individuals and groups for special occasions including anniversaries, birthdays and milestone occasions. The Mayor provides certificates for residents in St. Catharines celebrating their 75th, 80th, 85th, 90th, 95th, 100th and over 100 birthdays, and 25th, 50th, 60th, 65th, 70th, 75th and over anniversaries. To get a certificate, submit your Certificate Request Form six weeks ahead of the event. Please note, these certificates are not civic endorsements.
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 OneRead, OneSTC, a community-wide reading experience that brings residents together through one shared story.
This year, we’re inviting everyone to read The Marionette and take part in a citywide conversation. Whether you’re reading on your own or discussing with others, OneRead, OneSTC is an opportunity to connect through a shared experience.
The program will culminate in a special event on June 11 at the Lockview Lounge at the St. Catharines Museum, featuring a discussion and an author talk with Terry Fallis.
Register to take part and be part of the conversation.
Get ready to #readstc and join the fun!
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.
You can reach Mayor Siscoe's team at 905-688-5600, extension 1540. If you are unable to connect with us directly, please leave your name, phone number, and the reason for your call, and we will return your call as soon as possible.
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Media requests for Mayor Siscoe should be directed to the Mayor's Office general inbox at mayor@stcatharines.ca, as well as to Chief of Staff Brianne Whitty at bwhitty@stcatharines.ca.