“When I moved to Guelph in 2003, I fell in love immediately. The city, the people and atmosphere was amazing, I am lots of friends here. Both my children were born in Guelph and I… More
QUESTIONNAIRE: Ralf Mesenbrink for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 2, 3, 4
“I see my role as a member of a board of directors for a large non-profit with an annual operating budget of over $500M. Trustees are expected to make decisions in the best interests of the Board, and not necessarily just for their local electors. The responsibilities are clearly outlined in the Education Act, both for individual trustees, as well as for boards as a whole. Individual trustees have no power or authority. Only the board, through board decisions, can take action.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Ralf Mesenbrink for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 2, 3, 4”
QUESTIONNAIRE: Natalia Crewson for Wellington Catholic District School Board Trustee
“My background in data analysis also meant I wanted to understand the enrollment projections—not simply accept them. I questioned the assumptions behind the numbers and whether they accurately reflected what we were seeing in our community. That experience reflects the kind of trustee I want to be: present, prepared, willing to ask questions, and committed to making sure students and families are heard.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Natalia Crewson for Wellington Catholic District School Board Trustee”
POLICE NOTES: Air Gun Concerns, Luring Bust, and a Ruckus Downtown
There are 145,000 stories in the Royal City, and this is some of them. Looking at a week’s worth of media releases from the Guelph Police Service, there’s a lot going on in our little city crime-wise speaking, so let’s run down some of the charges, issues, and requests for information from the Guelph Police Service over the last seven days. Continue reading “POLICE NOTES: Air Gun Concerns, Luring Bust, and a Ruckus Downtown”
GUELPH POLITICAST #547 – The Other Daniel and The Sidewalk Guy (feat. Daniel Kaufmann and Jon Christensen)
One thing’s for sure this coming election day, there will be at least one new city councillor in Ward 1 and at least one new councillor in Ward 5. Both wards have solid and well-liked incumbents, but what about those open seats? Why have one Daniel in Ward 1 when you can have two? And perhaps what Ward 5 needs is someone minding the details, like sidewalks? Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #547 – The Other Daniel and The Sidewalk Guy (feat. Daniel Kaufmann and Jon Christensen)”
QUESTIONNAIRE: Marino Gazzola for Wellington Catholic District School Board Trustee
“I have the experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to be a valuable asset to The Catholic Education in this community. I am passionate about Catholic Education and I am committed and dedicated to ensuring it remains a viable option in this province.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Marino Gazzola for Wellington Catholic District School Board Trustee”
QUESTIONNAIRE: Aaron Blair for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 1, 5
“I’ve spend 21 years pursuing my post secondary education while working full time. From bachelors, to masters to doctorate, education has shaped my life and contributed to improving earnings and employment. I hope to bring this passion to the role. Finally, at the core, I believe value is created in classroom. To me this means that’s where the board should be investing: creating student experiences through supporting teachers, parents, students, support staff and educational assistants.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Aaron Blair for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 1, 5”
QUESTIONNAIRE: Randy Freese for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 2, 3, 4
“Much like anyone that get into politics, I believe we all want to make a difference and do the right thing. In this case, I have a son in the school system so I have some added skin in the game, and I want to see if I can make a difference for his future as well.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Randy Freese for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 2, 3, 4”
QUESTIONNAIRE: Lange Frosst for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 2, 3, 4
“The government has put a lot of restrictions in place for trustees. I can tell you that it is my intention to sit in on school council meetings (assuming the principal will allow me to attend) I want to know what parents are worried about what they believe is working and what isn’t working.I know some of what happens on the inside of the board because I worked in the administration building for 27 years.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Lange Frosst for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 2, 3, 4”
GUELPH POLITICAST #546 – Still Dan and the Mysteries of Laura (feat. Dan Gibson and Laura McQuillen)
It’s getting close to crunch time for the candidates in this election! This Saturday will mark one-month till Election Day, and there’s still a lot of ground to cover for candidates and voters alike. For this podcast, it’s going to be another north and south situation, and it’s another incumbent and new candidate situation too. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #546 – Still Dan and the Mysteries of Laura (feat. Dan Gibson and Laura McQuillen)”
QUESTIONNAIRE: Jesse Guite for Ward 4 City Councillor
“My biggest hope is simply that everyone in our community gets out to vote. Our democracy only works when your voice is heard, so please make the best decision for you, your family, and the future of our city. If you choose to place your trust in me this fall, I promise to give you everything I have. Every vote I cast, every question I ask, and every decision I make will come from a place of deep integrity.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Jesse Guite for Ward 4 City Councillor”
