“My first term experience has shown me that being a Councillor isn’t simply about having options it’s about balancing competing priorities, listening to residents and making difficult decisions that I know may not always be the popular decision. I will always make what I believe is the best decision not only for the residents of Ward 3 but for the City of Guelph.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Michele Richardson for Ward 3 City Councillor”
“I am running for re-election this term, in large part, to finish the work I’ve have started over the past 10+ years. […] I’m running to continue being a strong East End voice for affordability at City Hall. I’m proud of my reputation for being a “voice of reason” around the Council horseshoe when it comes to financial accountability and spending restraint. I believe this voice is needed now more than ever.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Dan Gibson for Ward 1 City Councillor”
“Serving Ward 6 over the past year has been a privilege. I have asked questions, listened, learned and committed myself every day to being worthy of the responsibility I was given. I am grateful for the opportunity, proud of what I have done and excited about what comes next. I know I have more to contribute, and I would be honoured to continue serving as your City Councillor.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Katherine Hauser for Ward 6 City Councillor”
“I am a whole picture thinker and collaborator with those supporting thoughtful collaborative decision making. I am a Guelph City Councillor. That I represent Ward 3 does not mean I only think of this Ward. […] There is no way to escape the responsibility of caring for all people living in Guelph. A park in the South End, a Recreation facility in the East is a Guelph facility – we cannot balkanize the city and fragment our population.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Phil Allt for Ward 3 City Councillor”
“My request is straightforward. I was born here, raised here, and now I am running here. The decisions that council makes today will impact the rest of my life, and I will be living with them for decades to come. If you want a councillor with a vested interest and a real stake in Guelph’s future, I would be honoured to earn your vote on October 26.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Owen Martens for Ward 1 City Councillor”
“I don’t expect everyone to agree with every decision I make, but I’ll be making decisions based on what’s best for Guelph as a whole. […] I’m an extremely hard worker, and naturally curious, willing to outwork anyone to get better. I’m a big believer in surrounding yourself with people who make you better, have high standards and are quality people and have very little patience for laziness or excuses.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Greg Cox for Ward 2 City Councillor”
“I don’t accept “because that’s the way we’ve always done it” as an answer. I happily challenge the status quo when it isn’t working. And frankly, what we’re doing now isn’t working. […] I love Guelph. I have always loved Guelph. I love Guelph so much that I believe it deserves four years of my time. Four years of showing up, asking questions, listening to residents and working to get things done.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Rebecca Adam for Ward 6 City Councillor”
“I am not a typical politician. I am a doer. Throughout my career, I have brought people together around difficult challenges, found resources, built partnerships and turned good ideas into real projects and results. […] I am not running because I want to be a politician. I am running because I believe Guelph has enormous potential, and I want to help bring people together to make good things happen on your behalf.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: James Doran for Ward 5 City Councillor”
“At the end of the day it doesn’t matter if you voted for the person that got elected or not. As long as you are participating in the democratic process, you can continue to have your voice heard and your opinions counted. Your letters, emails, voice messages and conversations with candidates and elected officials make an impact and contribute to the type of city Guelph becomes.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Rodrigo Goller for Ward 2 City Councillor”
“My main objective is to represent the bloc of young people who want and deserve to own homes, start families, and live happy lives. It is very difficult to make an impact with these issues on the municipal level, but I will do what I can. This includes lowering residential property taxes, proposing a property tax deferral for owner occupied homes with children, and supporting social programs that make starting a family easier.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Evan Silva for Ward 1 City Councillor”
