With only incumbent running in Ward 2, there’s opportunity for someone new running their to join city council, and Mary Thring hopes that voters will choose her. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Mary Thring for Ward 2 Councillor”
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Alex Green for Ward 5 Councillor
After running in 2014, Alex Green finds himself in the unique position of being the only challenger in Ward 5. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Alex Green for Ward 5 Councillor”
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Dominique O’Rourke for Ward 6 Councillor
Dominique O’Rourke has been a familiar face around Guelph for years, but now she aims to join the ranks of city council. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Dominique O’Rourke for Ward 6 Councillor”
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Mike Salisbury for Ward 4 Councillor
Mike Salisbury is in a tight race in Ward 4, so he’s hoping that his experience will make the difference in this year’s election. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Mike Salisbury for Ward 4 Councillor”
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Cathy Downer for Ward 5 Councillor
Cathy Downer successfully returned to city council in 2014 after a break in her long tenure as a counillor. And she’s not done yet… Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Cathy Downer for Ward 5 Councillor”
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Linda Busuttil for Ward 2/3/4 Upper Grand District School Board Trustee
Linda Busuttil currently sits on the Upper Grand District School Board, and she’s asked voters to re-up for four more years. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Linda Busuttil for Ward 2/3/4 Upper Grand District School Board Trustee”
City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for the September 10 Afternoon Meeting?
This is the first of two full meetings as city council will work overtime to complete all the business it needs to do before hitting the campaign trail. In this meeting, much of the business is there for council’s consent, but there’s still a lot of interesting stuff in the agenda to look at. Continue reading “City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for the September 10 Afternoon Meeting?”
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Mark MacKinnon for Ward 6 Councillor
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”
