Tag: City of Guelph

RECAP: The Knives Came Out at Chamber of Commerce Mayoral Debate

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In one of the last big events for Guelph’s mayoral candidates before voting begins this weekend, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce hosted their usual election debate. This one got spicy with one of the candidates taking up the attack on the other, only to get blocked by a third, but for the most part, the potential future mayors were tested on their ideas for supporting local businesses and tackling the housing and affordability crises. Let’s get into the recap or you can watch the video! Continue reading “RECAP: The Knives Came Out at Chamber of Commerce Mayoral Debate” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #550 – Ward 1 Not Done (feat. Marcel Dion Lambert and Mustafa Zuberi)

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In the east end, change is in the air. Well, change has always been in the air because the east end is always changing. Ward 1 isn’t the busiest race in this year’s municipal election, but it is *one* of the busiest and has attracted candidates with a diversity of thought, backgrounds and experiences who are all eager to tackle the challenges facing the east end, and the whole city. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #550 – Ward 1 Not Done (feat. Marcel Dion Lambert and Mustafa Zuberi)” →

QUESTIONNAIRE: Michelle Bowman for Ward 2 City Councillor

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“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” →

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)” →

RECAP: Mayoral Candidates Clash Over Housing and Affordability at Realtors’ Debate

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It was beautiful fall morning outside the Italian Canadian Club, but inside everyone had their serious faces on as Guelph’s mayoral candidates faced off for the third time this election. Because this debate was hosted by the OnePoint Association of Realtors, the focus was on housing, housing costs, and affordability, and the five mayoral candidates in attendance had some different ideas about what they can do, and they even sometimes agreed. Check out the recap below… Continue reading “RECAP: Mayoral Candidates Clash Over Housing and Affordability at Realtors’ Debate” →

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” →