Mark MacKinnon is the only Ward 6 councillor running for re-election, and he’s hoping that his constituents in Guelph’s Far South aren’t looking to run a clean slate. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Mark MacKinnon for Ward 6 Councillor”
Two Neighbourhood Groups Worried About Bylaw Suspensions
The issues around bylaw (over) enforcement of driveway width have a number of people all over Guelph backing a notice of motion by Ward 1 Councillor Dan Gibson to suspend certain provisions of the zoning bylaw until a review is complete. In some Guelph neighbourhoods though, this idea is going to be a tough sell. Continue reading “Two Neighbourhood Groups Worried About Bylaw Suspensions”
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Marty Fairbairn for Ward 6/Puslinch Upper Grand District School Board Trustee
Marty Fairburn is presently the one and only representative for Ward 6 and Puslinch on the Upper Grand District School Board, and he’s aiming to keep his job another term. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Marty Fairbairn for Ward 6/Puslinch Upper Grand District School Board Trustee”
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Mark Bailey for Ward 1/5 Upper Grand District School Board Trustee
For three terms, Mark Bailey has been a representative of the Upper Grand District School Board, and a past Chair of the Board. He’s now asking his constituents for a fourth.
Mayoral Candidates Announce Platforms in First Unofficial Day of Campaigning
It’s hot outside, but the first strikes in the 2018 mayoral campaign have been almost as hot. It begins. Continue reading “Mayoral Candidates Announce Platforms in First Unofficial Day of Campaigning”
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Vikki Dupuis for Wellington Catholic District School Board Trustee
Vikki Dupuis is another of the four incumbents running to return to the Wellington Catholic District School Board. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Vikki Dupuis for Wellington Catholic District School Board Trustee”
City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for the September 10 Meeting?
The last city council meeting before the October 22 election will feature the debate over the driveway bylaw suspension, a handful of heritage designations, and a return appearance by a whole host of your favourite high density developments from the last year! Continue reading “City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for the September 10 Meeting?”
Juanita Burnett Not Running For Trustee (Even Though She Is)
The deadline for adding or withdrawing your name for candidacy in this fall’s election was July 27, but there’s still one person who’s saying that she’s not in the running anymore. At least unofficially. In other words, Juanita Burnett doesn’t want to be your choice for school board trustee in Ward 1 and 5 of the Upper Grand District School Board. Continue reading “Juanita Burnett Not Running For Trustee (Even Though She Is)”
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Matt Saunders for Ward 4 Councillor
Matt Sanders is a new player on the political scene in Guelph, and he’s playing in the very competitive field of Ward 4. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Matt Saunders for Ward 4 Councillor”
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Jason Dodge for Ward 3 Councillor
Jason Dodge has been a community advocate for a while, and he’s trying again to take his advocacy to the next level as the city councillor for his Ward, Ward 3. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Jason Dodge for Ward 3 Councillor”
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