Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
705-759-5344
mayor.shoemaker@cityssm.on.ca

MEET YOUR MAYOR

Always passionate about his hometown, Matthew was elected Mayor of Sault Ste. Marie in 2022 after serving as a City Councillor for two terms. His time as an elected official has been focused on aggressively pursuing new ideas at City Hall.

SIX MONTH REPORTS

To help keep our community informed, Mayor Shoemaker releases reports every six months that outline municipal initiatives and Council discussions, along with important local projects.

SCHEDULE

Mayor Shoemaker is committed to releasing his schedule on a weekly basis as a means to ensure greater transparency and further the public’s awareness of his work and activities. 

SOCIAL MEDIA

Social media provides a direct and immediate platform for Mayor Shoemaker to share updates about what is going on at the City Hall and in the community at-large.

ROOTED IN THE SAULT

A quick study of Sault Ste. Marie’s history reveals this area has been a gathering place for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Not surprisingly,  Mayor Shoemaker’s story is similar to that of many people in Sault Ste. Marie. Despite being from different continents, and different cultures, his were both hard workers who came to Sault Ste. Marie in search of opportunities to better themselves and establish roots. Within one generation of their arrival, he has been chosen by our community with the responsibility to guide it over the course of the next Council term. 

WORKING HARD EVERY DAY FOR YOU

Sault Ste. Marie is facing its fair share of challenges. While our situation is not unique, what makes us unique is our impressive collective capacity to continue rising to meet the obstacles in front of us. Mayor Shoemaker is fully aware of our challenges and works hard every day to drive solutions. We can – and we will – fix the problems we face and unlock our promise.

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KEEP UP WITH CITY COUNCIL

On Fridays ahead of City Council meetings, Mayor Shoemaker runs through the agenda with you. learn more