Tag: City Council

QUESTIONNAIRE: Morgan Dandie for Ward 2 City Councillor

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“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” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #549 – Incumbentocracy! (feat. Michele Richardson and Linda Busuttil)

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This is a change election. Can we all agree on that? With the mayor’s office changing over, and five vacant council seats waiting for new people to fill them, the pressure of this campaign might be most keenly felt by the people already around the horseshoe. Today, we have the last two incumbents we haven’t interviewed yet, so are they the change you’re seeking? Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #549 – Incumbentocracy! (feat. Michele Richardson and Linda Busuttil)” →

QUESTIONNAIRE: Shane Coulis for Ward 6 City Councillor

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“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” →

QUESTIONNAIRE: Luke Devos for Ward 6 City Councillor

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“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” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #548 – Finally, the Quatro! (feat. Jesse Guite and Derek McCaughan)

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If you’ve been following this project for the last month or so, you might have noticed a big whole in the coverage: Where is Ward 4? The west end has one of the races with the smallest number of candidates, especially compared to Wards 2 and 5. In 2022, one Ward 4 candidate ran on the slogan “Ignored no more” so in that spirit, we finally head to The Quatro! Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #548 – Finally, the Quatro! (feat. Jesse Guite and Derek McCaughan)” →

QUESTIONNAIRE: Jon Christennsen for Ward 5 City Councillor

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“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” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #547 – The Other Daniel and The Sidewalk Guy (feat. Daniel Kaufmann and Jon Christensen)

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One thing’s for sure this coming election day, there will be at least one new city councillor in Ward 1 and at least one new councillor in Ward 5. Both wards have solid and well-liked incumbents, but what about those open seats? Why have one Daniel in Ward 1 when you can have two? And perhaps what Ward 5 needs is someone minding the details, like sidewalks? Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #547 – The Other Daniel and The Sidewalk Guy (feat. Daniel Kaufmann and Jon Christensen)” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #546 – Still Dan and the Mysteries of Laura (feat. Dan Gibson and Laura McQuillen)

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It’s getting close to crunch time for the candidates in this election! This Saturday will mark one-month till Election Day, and there’s still a lot of ground to cover for candidates and voters alike. For this podcast, it’s going to be another north and south situation, and it’s another incumbent and new candidate situation too. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #546 – Still Dan and the Mysteries of Laura (feat. Dan Gibson and Laura McQuillen)” →

This Week at Council: Homes or Hamburgers at Last Council Meeting Before Election

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At the last council meeting before the election, the second-to-last for the term, there was still some controversy left to squeeze out of the proverbial apple. A question about whether or not the first two blocks of the Guelph Innovation District were clear to proceed came down to a question about the surrounding industrial uses. Additionally, there were some concerns about comes next for winter maintenance with that season just three months away. Here’s the recap… Continue reading “This Week at Council: Homes or Hamburgers at Last Council Meeting Before Election” →

QUESTIONNAIRE: Jesse Guite for Ward 4 City Councillor

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“My biggest hope is simply that everyone in our community gets out to vote. Our democracy only works when your voice is heard, so please make the best decision for you, your family, and the future of our city. If you choose to place your trust in me this fall, I promise to give you everything I have. Every vote I cast, every question I ask, and every decision I make will come from a place of deep integrity.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Jesse Guite for Ward 4 City Councillor” →