LIVE BLOG: State of the City Address 2017

Published on by Adam A. Donaldson

State of the City 2017Mayor Cam Guthrie delivers the annual State of the City address this morning at the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre on Stone Rd. The annual event hosted by the Guelph Chamber of Commerce is a chance to talk broadly about the City of Guelph commitments and priorities for the year ahead. So what will Guthrie commit to or share for 2017? Follow along on Twitter and Storify too.

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Mon, Jan 30 2017 23:59:58

State of the City 2017

Mayor Cam Guthrie delivers his speech at or around 8 am.

  1. Guelph State of the City Address 2016
    Adam A. Donaldson
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    Tue, Jan 24 2017 15:56:30

  2. Looking forward to delivering my State of the City this morning! We have much to be proud of in #Guelph! @GuelphChamber #GuelphProud https://t.co/gDAEQ60Kau

    Looking forward to delivering my State of the City this morning! We have much to be proud of in #Guelph! @GuelphChamber #GuelphProud pic.twitter.com/gDAEQ60Kau
    Cam Guthrie@CamGuthrie

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    Fri, Jan 27 2017 11:12:56

  3. So why am I up this early? The annual state of the city address with @mayorcamguthrie at the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre. Live blog starts soon on Guelph Politico. http://guelphpolitico.blogspot.ca/2017/01/live-blog-state-of-city-address-2017.html?m=1

    So why am I up this early? The annual state of the city address with @mayorcamguthrie at the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre. Live blog starts soon on Guelph Politico. http://guelphpolitico.blogspot.ca/2017/01/live-blog-state-of-city-address-2017.html?m=1
    Adam A. Donaldson
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    Fri, Jan 27 2017 12:45:01

  4. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Looking at advanced copy of Guthrie’s speech, there’s a territorial acknowledgement on page one for local #FirstNations.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 12:52:45

  5. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    The mayor told me to do this: #GuelphProud. 🤣

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:03:46

  6. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Two minute warning!!!!

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:10:31

  7. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bishop Mac student just sang “O, Canada”, the morning’s program is officially underway with opening remarks from @chamberadvocacy.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:14:10

  8. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Kithio Mwanzia estimates maybe 2 million people in the crowd. I wonder to what he’s referring…

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:14:48

  9. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Eric Walsh, Canada’s ambassador to S. Korea is in da house!!!

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:15:39

  10. The layout: https://t.co/K6HDvO6Eaz

    The layout: pic.twitter.com/K6HDvO6Eaz
    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
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    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:17:26

  11. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Mwanzia doing intros and thank you right now.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:17:54

  12. GuelphChamber

    Guelph Chamber@GuelphChamber
    A portion of today’s proceeds will go to @KidsAbility Thank you to all who are in attendance. #Guelph

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    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:22:10

  13. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    .@CamGuthrie is beginning his speech. NOW!

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:22:11

  14. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie notes that we’re at the halfway point of the term. He’s been to 500 community events, he says.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:25:42

  15. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “We have a lot to be proud of in this city,” he says. Hence the #GuelphProud hashtag.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:26:08

  16. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie encourages everyone to share Guelph Good News.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:26:54

  17. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie is proud to say that “front porch” issues have been made the priority at City Hall.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:27:25

  18. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Notes the face that Guelph has amended relationship with Wellington County, and is back on social services comm.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:28:14

  19. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie notes the importance of promoting from within when it comes to appointing @CogDerrick as CAO.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:29:18

  20. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “After one meeting I felt that changes were needed immediately” Guthrie on GMHI.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:30:29

  21. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Reminder: At Oct meeting, Guelph Hydro now reports direct to council, and GMHI shelved.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:31:22

  22. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “Guelph is clearly now a city open for business,” Guthrie says.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:31:41

  23. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “The most striking thing is the change in tone, and I’m not the only one saying it,” says Guthrie.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:32:10

  24. GuelphChamber

    Guelph Chamber@GuelphChamber
    “One of the biggest changes of the past two years is a new, positive tone with the business community” @CamGuthrie #GuelphProud

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    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:33:08

  25. HabitatWDG

    Habitat WDG@HabitatWDG
    “We’re finally seeing movement on the Imico property.” @CamGuthrie #GuelphProud #buildinghomesbuildingfutures

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    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:33:52

  26. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “We are going to continue to stay on this path” of excellent customer service and development, says Guthrie.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:34:03

  27. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie says he advocated for skate park in 1997, posted proof from the newspaper photo at the time.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:35:28

  28. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “I would not be surprised if this infrastructure problem is double the estimates,” says Guthrie.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:36:12

  29. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Hence council approval of the levy, and unanimous approval of this year’s operating budget.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:36:42

  30. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    These funds “are 100 per cent dedicated to infrastructure. Period.” says Guthrie.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:37:22

  31. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Expect to see a lot more construction in Guelph this year, says Guthrie. Don’t tweet him about it.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:38:48

  32. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Council has put in safeguards to “make sure every single penny is spent wisely,” says Guthrie.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:39:33

  33. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    6K to free events in Market Square
    3K for last Hip show
    Hundreds for Aboriginal Day, protests and other gatherings.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:40:33

  34. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Special round of applause for @gpsmedia for Special Olympics.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:41:05

  35. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie likes the new waste management app b/c it reminds him to remind his son to take out the garbage. [Laughs]

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:42:34

  36. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    More ways to make life easier coming in the next couple of years, says Guthrie.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:42:48

  37. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “Looking within will generate results,” Guthrie declares.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:43:26

  38. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gov’t should run more like business? “[The Civic Accelerator] is doing just that,” says Guthrie.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:45:50

  39. #GuelphProud is trending #1 right now in Canada. @CamGuthrie @cityofguelph https://t.co/A0N6y8K1bw

    #GuelphProud is trending #1 right now in Canada. @CamGuthrie @cityofguelph pic.twitter.com/A0N6y8K1bw
    Dan Lauckner@vidman

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    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:46:36

  40. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Another to watch out for is the expansion of the Innovation corridor. #Guelph at forefront of civic tech.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:47:42

  41. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “2017 is going to be a very special year,” promises Guthrie. #Guelph will be part of 3 Things Canada. Every Guelphite = 3 service acts

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:49:08

  42. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie says reach out to Guelph Volunteer Centre for idea.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:49:47

  43. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “Guelph is not about roads and brick and mortar… It’s about people,” says Guthrie.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:50:10

  44. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie acknowledges special guests who collected provisions for victims of the Fort Mac fires and drove them there.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:51:22

  45. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie offers a New Year’s Resolution: Never take #Guelph for granted.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:52:26

  46. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “Let’s always resolve to be #GuelphPround,” says Guthrie to wrap speech.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:52:58

  47. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Now time for a Q&A.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:53:23

  48. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Apparently no one here has any questions, but the Mayor will be available for one-on-one questions…

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:54:48

  49. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie is given an artisan mug that’s got a map of a city neighbourhood painted on it (missed the name of the artist).

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:55:52

  50. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “Some of the things he mentioned we advocated for, and some we advocated against,” notes Mwanzia.

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:56:19

  51. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    And that’s a wrap from the #StateoftheCity. Remember #GuelphProud

    Fri, Jan 27 2017 13:57:00

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