Mayor Andrea Horwath is an accomplished Canadian political leader renowned for her unwavering commitment to public service and her deep-rooted love for her hometown, the City of Hamilton. With a career spanning over two decades, Mayor Horwath has served at multiple levels of government—beginning with her tenure in 1997 as a Hamilton City Councillor, followed by her service as a Member of Provincial Parliament for Hamilton Centre beginning in 2004, and notably as the leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party from 2009 to 2022. Since assuming office as Hamilton’s 58th mayor on November 15, 2022—the first woman to hold the position—she has consistently applied a balanced approach to forward-thinking policies, fiscal responsibility, and innovative urban solutions that have strengthened the city’s infrastructure, promoted affordable housing, and enhanced community engagement. Her leadership is characterized by a dynamic blend of local advocacy and strategic vision, positioning her as a key voice on issues of economic development, environmental sustainability, and cross-border trade.