Tammy Hwang announces re-election campaign for Ward 4 city councillor to “finish what we started”
Hamilton, ON – May 11, 2026: Community leader, small business advocate and Ward 4 City Councillor Tammy Hwang is seeking re-election to continue the work she started for residents across East Hamilton.
First elected in 2022, Hwang says her campaign is focused on delivering practical results for neighbourhoods while continuing to tackle the long-term challenges facing the city.
“Ward 4 is home. It’s where my family built a life after immigrating from Taiwan, where I grew up helping my family’s corner store at King and Province Streets, and where I still spend my time, energy and money today,” says Hwang.
“I ran four years ago because I believed Ward 4 deserved strong advocacy, responsive leadership and a councillor willing to do the work for our residents, our ward and our city. We’ve made real progress together, and I want to finish what we started.”
Hwang’s leadership has led to several wins for Ward 4:
- Safer streets and school zones through traffic calming reviews, upgraded crossings and signal improvements, new pedestrian infrastructure and advocacy for safer routes around local schools, including a new speed cushion on Wexford Ave. S. near A.M. Cunningham elementary school
- Repaved streets, including Barton St. E between Ottawa St. N. and Kenilworth Ave. N. and in summer 2026, Cannon St. E between Ottawa St. N. and Kenilworth Ave. N.
- Infrastructure upgrades and complete street redesign work along Main St. E. while expanding cycling connections across Ward 4 neighbourhoods
- Advocacy related to black soot and particulate pollution affecting Ward 4, advancing testing, monitoring and accountability measures
- Assisted dozens of small businesses to successfully navigate city hall and obtain approvals, along with advocacy for improved processes for entrepreneurs to start businesses
“At city hall, progress takes persistence,” says Hwang. “Whether it’s safer streets, affordable housing, small business support or environmental accountability, these things don’t happen overnight. Ward 4 needs skilled leadership that understands how to advocate and how to get things done. ”Serving constituents remains central to Hwang’s work. In 2025 alone, she held more than 130 meetings with residents and local businesses. During her term, she attended more than 500 community events, neighbourhood meetings, town halls and local gatherings.
Since 2023, Hwang has been Hamilton‘s representative on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors and in this role, she advocates for Hamilton and municipalities across the province on issues including funding, housing, infrastructure and community well-being.
A proud Delta Secondary School graduate, Hwang spent years championing Hamilton before entering elected office. She worked in the City of Hamilton’s Economic Development division helping immigrants, newcomers and international entrepreneurs establish businesses and investments locally. She also co-founded CoMotion, one of Hamilton’s first coworking spaces, supporting hundreds of small businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups.
Hwang says the next four years are about continuing the momentum while ensuring Ward 4 residents remain heard at City Hall.
“We got a lot done together, and there’s still work ahead of us. But I believe in this community deeply,” says Hwang. “I’m ready to keep moving Ward 4 onward.”
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