Hello! I'm Mat Siscoe, and I want to be our Mayor.
On Monday, October 26, 2026, St. Catharines will make an important choice about our city's future. Four years ago, we laid out an ambitious plan and delivered on it. Now, with your vote, we can build on that momentum, together.
About me
Hi! I'm Mat Siscoe.
Serving as your Mayor these past four years has been the honour of my life. It followed more than a decade on City and Regional Council, and across all of it one thing hasn't changed: the best part of this job is the people. I've met thousands of residents, business owners and families, and I've learned that understanding our differences is what lets us appreciate everything we each bring to St. Catharines. There's more good work ahead, and I'm asking for the chance to keep doing it. Take a minute to learn about me, and I hope to learn about you as I bring this conversation to every door across our city.
I'm a father.
When I met my wife Chrissy Sadowski (who many of you know from her tireless work in the community) while teaching in Korea, I never could have imagined the joy and love I would experience raising our four incredible children together. Their support is the driving force that keeps me going.
I'm a teacher.
Teaching has been both my career and my passion for 15 years. I have had the opportunity to teach (and learn from) thousands of exceptional students over that time. My goal is to build a community where those students can continue to live, work, and raise their own families.
I'm a coach.
Coaching youth sports has always been a natural extension of my joy of teaching. I have spent many hours at football fields, hockey arenas, and sports centres, working hard to be a positive leader for our youth. Whether coaching high school students or local young athletes (including my kids), I have always enjoyed giving back to the community through sport.
I'm a volunteer.
Over the years, I have tried to give back to our community by giving what time I can to causes that improve people's lives who call St. Catharines home. From helping comfort our most vulnerable citizens overnight at Out of the Cold to being a board member for the Niagara Children's Centre, I am often humbled by the incredible work done by dedicated people across our city.
I was a Councillor.
Representing our community at City Council and the Region for 12 years before becoming Mayor was an honour, and one that I never took for granted. It gave me a chance to gain the experience necessary to understand how to do the job on Day One. That experience is even more important now, as we undergo rapid change in Niagara.
I'm your Mayor.
While this isn't the first time I have asked for your support during an election, it is possibly the most important. Our city has come a long way, and I want to make sure we take advantage of the opportunities before us and address our challenges. I am asking for your support on October 26 to continue as our Mayor.
Let's have a conversation about the future of our city.
Being your Mayor means being accountable to you, and that starts with listening. I want to hear your ideas, your concerns, and your hopes for St. Catharines as we build on the momentum we've created together.
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Platform
A plan to finish the job.
As a community, we must adapt to a rapidly changing economic and environmental climate. The next four years of growth will rely on proven leadership. As Mayor, I'll lead our city forward by focusing on six key priorities.
Build the kind of housing our community needs, responsibly.
We'll direct growth to the right places, enforce strict standards, and hold developers accountable.
Continue to invest in stronger, more resilient infrastructure.
We'll prioritize stormwater mitigation and fight for our fair share of provincial and federal funding.
Make public spaces safer for everyone.
We'll advance local safety measures while pressing the Region and Province to close critical gaps in mental health, addiction and homelessness services.
Keep downward pressure on property taxes.
The Core Services Reviews and Value for Money Audits we've started will identify savings to fund infrastructure at the city, and we'll bring these financial principles to the Region.
Attract new businesses and create more jobs.
Building on recent growth, we will help the next generation find meaningful work right here in St. Catharines.
Provide experienced, accountable leadership.
As Niagara's governance changes, we'll work with residents, protect St. Catharines' interests and ensure the community's voice is heard.
Support
Please consider donating to support my campaign.
Every contribution gets us closer to our goal of making St. Catharines more affordable, accessible and accountable. I know how hard you work, and I promise to respect every dollar you contribute. If you have any questions or wish to speak to someone on our team about donating, contact us at info@matsiscoe.com.
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Let's have a conversation.
Let's keep the conversation going. Whether it's a question, an idea, or a concern about where we take St. Catharines next, I want to hear it. Use this form to send me your thoughts, volunteer with the campaign, make a donation, or request a lawn sign.
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