Response to Mayor's Claim of Misleading Reporting – TPR Hamilton | Hamilton's Civic Affairs News Site

April 29, 2015
Mayor Fred Eisenberger made a claim that I engaged in false, incomplete reporting today when I stated on Twitter that he was unable to attend a meeting.
@JoeyColeman Thank you for sharing Joey. You might also add ,as a " fair and balanced"  reporter that I am on staycation. #hamOnt
— Fred Eisenberger (@FredEisenberger) April 29, 2015
“Mayor @FredEisenberger not able to attend Physician Sub-Cmte mtg. Chris Cutler from his office observing for Mayor’s Office. #YHMgov”
The Mayor responded by stating:
“@JoeyColeman Thank you for sharing Joey. You might also add ,as a ” fair and balanced”  reporter that I am on staycation. #hamOnt”
I’m not sure if the Mayor’s complaint is that I stated he was “not able” to attend the meeting or that I failed to include that he was on vacation.
The statement reported is true. Mayor Eisenberger was not present, his staff stated he was “not available” and by sitting in the Mayor’s seat, his staff were representing him.
That the Mayor is at home on staycation is not relevant to the facts of the statement. If the Mayor were not able to attend due to circumstances outside of his control – such as an Act of God, unexpected event, or injury – a follow up story or statement would be required.
The report, published on Twitter, is accurate and does not require retraction, correction, or clarification.
The report was in keeping with standard practice of The Public Record to provide information on which members of Council attend meetings and to include when the Mayor sends a representative in their place.