Rob Cooper quickly got to work Monday morning, following Friday’s certification of the Ward 8 by-election results.

Cooper took his oath of office this morning, with City Clerk Matthew Trennum officiating the swearing-in. City Manager Marnie Cluckie and Ward 8 Executive Assistant Nikola Wojewoda were witnesses.

Cooper has hired Wojewoda to continue as the Ward 8 EA, a role she held with former Councillor John-Paul Danko.

Cooper requested to take the oath of office at the earliest opportunity in order to get to work and participate in City Council meetings.

A ceremonial swearing-in will occur at the beginning of the October 8 City Council meeting.

Ward 8 City Councillor Rob Cooper (centre) stands alongside City Manager Marnie Cluckie (left) and City Clerk Matthew Trennum (right) after taking the oath of office on September 29, 2025. Credit: Joey Coleman

Cooper will be attending today’s Public Works Committee meeting. He’ll formally be added to Council committees on October 8.

Cooper was elected to the Ward 8 seat in the Sept. 22 by-election, which was called after Danko was elected as the MP for Hamilton West—**[Should be em dash, not hyphen]**Ancaster—Dundas in the April federal election.

There wasn’t much time for pleasantries this morning. Immediately after taking the oath, Cooper was called away to get his laptop and other equipment set up before his first meetings of the day.

Video of the oath-taking is available below or on YouTube:

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Published: September 29, 2025
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  1. Congratulations Councillor Cooper and thank you so much for retaining Nikola. She has been a godsend for the Ward and our Association.

    Cheers,
    Randy Chapple
    Gourley Park President & Youth Baseball Convenor.

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