“I want to make changes that will make Guelph a more affordable place to live. […] I have over 20 years of experience on various Boards of Directors. I worked in Human Resources Management at Grand River Hospital for several years during COVID. I believe this combination experience with collaboration and legislative compliance makes me particularly qualified to fulfill the role and responsibilities of Councillor.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Kevin Bowman for Ward 3 City Councillor”
“I am not asking residents to agree with me on every issue. In fact, if I serve four years on Council and someone agrees with every vote I cast, I would probably be surprised. What I am asking people to expect is that I will listen, do my homework, ask questions and make the decision I genuinely believe is best based on the information in front of me.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Brendan Clark for Ward 4 City Councillor”
“As a parent and community member I want to see my son receive the best education possible to help set him up for success. I am driven to work with system partners to improve education and to create a board that is responsive to student needs while working within the nature of the trustee role.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Kyle Reaburn for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 6 and Township of Puslinch”
“Representatives on the left and right of the growing political divide can reach consensus. I recognize building consensus will not be easy or sometimes possible, but it happened on council this term and among candidates in this election. Reversing the widening us-versus-them trajectory is worth the effort – Diversity and consensus result in better solutions.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Michelle Bowman for Ward 2 City Councillor”
“I have spent the last seven years preparing to be a full time city councillor. Over this past term, in addition to attending most city council meetings in person, I attended many advisory committee meetings, with special interest in the Joint Committee for Land Ambulance and Social Services. I am deeply connected and involved in the community. Providing service to the people at the level of government closest to their day-to-day life is something I know I will do well.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Morgan Dandie for Ward 2 City Councillor”
“I am passionate about public education, learning, student well-being, and a school system where everyone belongs and can find their own passion and pathway. I am deeply committed to the role and look forward to continuing the work striving towards our goals. I am approachable and truly care about the people who make up our educational community. I encourage folks to reach out to me to ask any questions and learn more about who I am and what is important to me.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Martha MacNeil for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 1, 5”
“I have extensive experience in analyzing budgets and creating cost savings through continuous improvement activities. Within my role, I ensure governance, transparency, and ethical practices are followed for every decision made, all of which are available for transparency purposes by business owners and external auditors. I intend to use these same skills that I have learned over the last 25 years for effective leadership and building public trust.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Shane Coulis for Ward 6 City Councillor”
“My commitment to residents at the door has been to be a responsive voice. When constituents email me with a question or concern, I will respond, and I do my best to help in any way I can. I want to focus on the basics, get them right, and earn people’s trust by following through. Ward 6 deserves a councillor who treats every taxpayer dollar the way they’d treat their own household budget, and that’s exactly the kind of representative I intend to be.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Luke Devos for Ward 6 City Councillor”
“I’d rather lose a vote telling you what something costs than win it by pretending it’s free. I’ll stick to what council actually controls. I won’t promise a zero tax increase, and instead of saying “efficiencies” I’ve shown you exactly where I’d start looking. […] Ward 5 is where I grew up. Every school I went to is in this ward, and so was my first job. I’m out knocking on doors most evenings. If you want to argue about any of this, leave the porch light on.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Jon Christennsen for Ward 5 City Councillor”
“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 am still raising them in Guelph. Guelph has grown tremendously and lots of things have been happening in a good way and making the city better. I see Guelph as leading city in the world in terms of affordability, safety, great services.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Rajee Sinha for Guelph Mayor”
