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American Sign Language (ASL) Class with Archangel Barbie & Hope Winkworth – June 20, 2026

To watch the full video, please click here. It was really lovely to spend two hours with @archangelbarble and @hope.winkworth to attend their American Sign Language (ASL) conversation class held on the 2nd Floor of the Central @hamiltonlibrary@cityofhamilton. Thank you both for welcoming me to the amazing club meeting. It was really enjoyable to learn how to Sign letters and…
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A Word of Endorsement from Reverend Dr. Cheri DiNovo – June 20, 2026

From Reverend Dr. @Cheri.DiNovo, C.M: “Scarlett Gillespie represents the kind of leadership Hamilton needs right now. Throughout her advocacy and community work, Scarlett has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to housing justice, public health, human rights, and economic fairness. She understands that a strong city is one where working-class people, seniors, youth, disabled residents, small businesses, and…
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Use of Force Community Information Session – June 19, 2026

I attended the @hamiltonpoliceontario Use of Force Community Information Session at the @HamiltonLibrary. I learned a lot about local @cityofhamilton use of force trends, especially as it relates to the disproportionate impacts on Black, Muslim, and racialized residents living in Hamilton. Excellent questions were posed by audience members to the presenters including by @h.a.r.r.c @lyndon26 There was also critical discussion about the…
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Feature on Uncloseted Comedy with Rae Lockdust – June 19, 2026

To watch the full video, please click here. Thank you to @raelockdust of @unclosetedcomedy for having me as a special guest at @thestaircase theatre to elaborate about and discuss my reasons for campaigning to be the next mayor of the @cityofhamilton #HamOnt #ONPoli #CDNPoli #YHMVote #YHMCC @andreahorwath @keaninloomis @voterobcooper @voteloomis @robcooperward8 @saviourfirstaid @sasha.austin.79 Also featured…
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Sending Love to and Standing with Binbrook Pride – June 19, 2026

Much love to Binbrook Pride after their flag was stolen. Everyone deserves to feel safe in our community. #HamOnt #CDNPoli #YHMVote #YHMCC #ONPoli Photos by @by.geoasf Also featured on Instagram: @scarlett4mayor and Facebook: Scarlett4Mayor
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Hamilton Community Members Come Together to Resist the Proposed AI Data Center – June 17, 2026

Hamilton says NO DATA CENTERS I’m so proud of the people of this city who organized and fought hard to make their voices heard! It was an honour to be able be part of this movement by showing up to the protests and speaking at the council meeting on June 4th. Our community deserves to…
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Hamilton Art Crawl 2026 – June 17, 2026

To watch the full video, please click here. Scarlett for ARTISTS! The team had an incredible time speaking and connecting with neighbours and local artists and creatives. Video by @jadekosub @cityofhamilton #HamOnt #CDNPoli #ONPoli #YHMCC #YHMVote Also featured on Instagram: @scarlett4mayor and Facebook: Scarlett4Mayor
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Celebration of Pride Month with Friends at Queer Coffee Hamilton & Happy Hikers Hamilton – June 16, 2026

To watch the full video please click here. What a beautiful way to celebrate pride in nature!In honour of Pride Month, we co-hosted a rainbow themed photo walk with our pals Queer Coffee Hamilton 🏳️🌈 We were also treated to a special guest appearance from local advocate and mayoral candidate Scarlett Gillespie. We are all…
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Happy Pride with Binbrook Pride! – June 16, 2026

Happy Pride! Thank you to @binbrookpride @keaninloomis @voteloomis @marktadeson_ward11 @queercoffeehamilton @zero_cocktailbar @sassyrayburlesque @hamiltonheino @troyboy_entertainment @troyboyparks @mrwatts @vagabondsaints Photos by @by.geoasf and @jadekosub #HamOnt #ONPoli #CDNPoli #YHMCC #YHMVote Also featured on Instagram: @scarlett4mayor and Facebook: Scarlett4Mayor
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Binbrook Pride, City Challenges, and the Leader Hamilton Needs – June 15, 2026

There was a moment when I knew I had to run. It was standing at Bayfront Park one evening after a conversation with a local family who had done everything right – worked hard, contributed to their community, and still felt like they were being left behind. They spoke about rising costs, long waits for…

