Larry Pattison

From Snowbanks to Ballot Boxes | In 2014, they played in snowbanks and “helped” deliver my campaign literature. This year, they cast their first ballots. A proud dad’s reflection on growing up together, community service, and learning that their voices matter. #HamOnt #HWDSB #OnPoli #OntEd #MunicipalElections pattison43.com/from-snowbank…

Thank you, Ward 3! While it wasn't the result I had hoped for, these conversations along the way are always very meaningful to me. Congrats to all those who were successful last evening, and to those not re-elected or who chose not to run again, thank you for your service to our community. #HamOnt #HWDSB #OnPoli #OntEd

Thank you, St. Louis.

What We Accomplished Together On this Election Day, I’m looking back at what we accomplished together in Ward 3, and ahead to the work still to do. These videos share stories from my time as trustee, lessons learned, and hopes for our schools and neighbourhoods. pattison43.com/what-we-accom… #HamOnt #HWDSB #OntEd #OnPoli

What we learned together | Parkview Secondary youtu.be/gBG4f8vC6pU?si=rQ78… via @YouTube While we weren't able to save the bricks and mortar of Parkview Secondary — a school for special needs kids — and we weren't able to save the programming, these kids' voices, that of their family, their teachers, and the principal, carried with me through every board meeting, committee meeting, SAL, and expulsion hearing, and even at special education conferences. They are still with me today, as are the stories that I have heard and read since leaving the board 8 years ago. These kids need our advocacy more than ever. It's time to talk about the 'Cadillac' of special needs supports again. #HamOnt #HWDSB #OnPoli #OntEd

Overwhelimingly I have heard at the doors that Ward 3 wants chsnge and zi have told them the many reasons why Andrew is that change. Thank you for calling this out, Andrew.

I had the honour of attending that first one. Lasting friendships were formed, and it remains one of my favorite events of my elected term. #onpoli #onted #researched

AI Slop: Education and the Future of Creativity When my AI-assisted campaign artwork drew criticism, I listened. What began as a conversation about “AI slop” led me to explore artistic creativity, copyright, the future of creative work and the opportunities we create for young people. Along the way, I rediscovered something about my own love of art, technology and learning. pattison43.com/ai-slop-educa… #HWDSB #HamONT #OnPoli #OntEd #GenerativeAI #AIintheclassroom #ArtificialIntelligence

Why Trustee? Education helped shape who I became. In some ways, the system failed me. In others, individual teachers and coaches saw something in me that I couldn't yet see in myself. Their encouragement helped change the direction of my life. Visit pattison43.com/education-mat… to read the full story. #hamont #hwdsb #onted #onpoli #moralcourage

A transformative afternoon with more to come. So humbled to finally meet a long-time mentor, @realirshadmanji @moral_courage #HamOnt I have much hope for our city with these voices at the table. @Lohifa

24,000 Reasons Why | My committment to reduce child and youth poverty in Hamilton. "I would work to strengthen communication and partnerships between schools and local community organizations, including places of worship, sports groups and youth clubs. Schools can help connect families with affordable activities, food programs and other supports, while opening pathways to employment, volunteer hours and mentorship. Through my involvement at Scott Park Baseball, I have seen what accessible community programming means to families. These connections can surround children with caring adults, build meaningful relationships and support their physical and mental health. This is one practical contribution school boards can make to reducing poverty’s impact and expanding opportunities for children." #HamOnt #HWDSB #OntEd #OnPoli #ChildPoverty #SPRC

I've been waiting 'Don't Label Me' years for this moment. Looks to be a great evening. instagram.com/p/Dd_5DCeFkj5/… #hamont #morcourage #mohawkcollege #irshadmanji

Bernie Custis Secondary opened in 2019 and they are still without their own playing field while local schools like Winston Churchill, Glendale, Sherwood and many others, have all opened new fields with score clocks, bleachers, and beautiful new outdoor athletic spaces. It's time for Brightside Park to break ground, so that the Bernie Custis kids can have the amenities every high school deserves. #HamOnt #HWDSB #OnPoli #OntEd youtu.be/bNi-5qO5FxI?si=Mh3q…