Tag: Ralf Mesenbrink

QUESTIONNAIRE: Ralf Mesenbrink for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 2, 3, 4

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“I see my role as a member of a board of directors for a large non-profit with an annual operating budget of over $500M.  Trustees are expected to make decisions in the best interests of the Board, and not necessarily just for their local electors. The responsibilities are clearly outlined in the Education Act, both for individual trustees, as well as for boards as a whole.  Individual trustees have no power or authority.  Only the board, through board decisions, can take action.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Ralf Mesenbrink for Upper Grand District School Board Trustee in Ward 2, 3, 4” →

Mostly Familiar Faces Sign Up on First Day of Election Nominations

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The 2026 election got underway today at city hall as prospective candidates arrived throughout the day to file their papers for mayor, city councillor and school board trustee. By the end of the day, there were seven candidates on the ballot and while only one of them were an incumbent, it doesn’t mean that they’re new faces to the Guelph political scene. Let’s look at the keeners that couldn’t wait for the campaign to begin (for real). Continue reading “Mostly Familiar Faces Sign Up on First Day of Election Nominations” →

CITY PAGES: Rec Programs, Library Robots and Open Houses

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The City of Guelph, and it’s various partners and agencies, put out a lot of information on a weekly basis, and while it all ends up on the City’s website somewhere, wouldn’t it be easier to just scroll through it all on one easy-to-read article on Guelph Politico here…? Continue reading “CITY PAGES: Rec Programs, Library Robots and Open Houses” →

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Ralf Mesenbrink for Ward 2/3/4 Upper Grand District School Board Trustee

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“I have witnessed my daughter and her friends struggle with on-line learning and the effect of greatly reduced opportunities for our youth to engage in social interaction during COVID. This highlighted the value of in-person learning and the role caring adults in the school that supports the learning, well-being and mental health of our youth.” Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Ralf Mesenbrink for Ward 2/3/4 Upper Grand District School Board Trustee” →